Emery Name Meaning, Origin, Celebrities, Graphic Designs
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Name: Emery, Emory
Pronunciation: e-me-ry
Origin: German, British
Meaning: Industrious; Powerful; Ruler
Gender: gender-neutral, unisex
Story of Emery ๐
Emery is a gender-neutral name of German and British origins, introduced in the UK by the Normans towards the end of the Middle Ages. It can mean “industrious”, “powerful”, or “ruler”, two strong traits any parent would be proud to see baby embody!
Initially, it was used as a surname, then a boyโs name, before finally growing in popularity as a girlโs name. Emery also has German roots and stems from the last name Emmerich.
Common Nicknames for Emery ๐
- Em
- Emmie
- Merrie
- Ree
Graphic designs for Emery ๐
Emery the given name is written with flowers and roses:

Famous people carrying this given name ๐
- Emery Barnes (1929โ1998), football player and Canadian politician
- Emery G. Barrette (1930-1993), American politician and Methodist minister
- Emery Bonett (1906โ1995), English author and playwright
- Emery Emery (born 1963), American comedian, film editor and producer, and outspoken atheist
- Emery Hawkins (1912โ1989), American animator and director
- Emery Jones (born 2004), American football player
- Emery LeCrone (born 1986), American dancer and choreographer
- Emery Lehman (born 1996), American Olympic speed skater
- Emery Moorehead (born 1954), tight end/wide receiver in the National Football League
- Emery Walker (1851โ1933), English engraver, photographer and printer
- Emery Welshman (born 1991), Guyanese footballer
Similar Names ๐
- Emerson
- Emmerich
- Emmery
- Emory
- Emmie
- Amory
- Emmy
- Emily
- Emrys
- Emilee
- Emilie
- Everly
- Emely
- Jeffery
- Emeri
- Everlie
- Everley
- Elmer
- Murray
- Emmitt
- Emmit
- Ezri