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Em

Girl Name day: August 24
Em is a short form of Emily: on birth records it is written Emily (867,121 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Emily page. Also a short form of Emma, Emmett, Emerson.
Origin: Latin (feminine of Aemilius). Meaning: Rival; industrious, striving.
From the Latin Aemilia, feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, thought to derive from aemulus ('rival, emulating, striving').

Name day for Em

August 24

Why this day? Em is a short form of Emily, and shares its name day.

Em is celebrated in Spain and Argentina on September 19; France on April 19; the United States on August 24; Italy on May 13; Brazil on February 6.

The story of the name Em

Em is a short form of Emily. It keeps its origin (Latin (feminine of Aemilius)) and meaning — rival; industrious, striving, and shares its name day, August 24.

On birth records, Em is rarely written as such: the Ems are Emilys (867,121 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Emily page. Em is also a short form of Emma, Emmett, Emerson.

Frequently asked questions about Em

What does Em mean?

Em is a short form of Emily, which means rival; industrious, striving.

When is Em's name day?

August 24, together with Emily: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Em a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Emily.

Em's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Em

Top 10

  1. Risa96%
  2. Liane95%
  3. Penni94%
  4. Debbi94%
  5. Raylene93%
  6. Walt92%
  7. Gaynell92%
  8. Alonza92%
  9. Sherilyn92%
  10. Timmie92%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga43%
  3. Rock49%
  4. Len53%
  5. Frederica54%
  6. Theresia54%
  7. Stoney54%
  8. Les56%
  9. Rolf56%
  10. Georgine57%

Love potential for Em

Top 10

  1. Leisha96%
  2. Lanita96%
  3. Lawanna96%
  4. Loreen96%
  5. Sanjuanita96%
  6. Loriann96%
  7. Woody96%
  8. Lannie96%
  9. Tammara96%
  10. Marna96%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint42%
  2. Rand42%
  3. Helga45%
  4. Sid45%
  5. Cleve46%
  6. Rolf46%
  7. Geary47%
  8. Rance48%
  9. Butch49%
  10. Len50%

Professional potential for Em

Top 10

  1. Lindell96%
  2. Jacquelyne96%
  3. Eilene96%
  4. Janise96%
  5. Pamella95%
  6. Pernell94%
  7. Kathyrn93%
  8. Randel93%
  9. Deneen93%
  10. Stafford93%

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard49%
  2. Sid51%
  3. Mikki53%
  4. Fonda54%
  5. Davey56%
  6. Jacki56%
  7. Arnita57%
  8. Drucilla57%
  9. Micky59%
  10. Enola59%

Crush potential for Em

Top 10

  1. Alonza96%
  2. Rollie96%
  3. Kevan96%
  4. Beckie96%
  5. Cinda96%
  6. Risa96%
  7. Raylene96%
  8. Roby96%
  9. Wayde96%
  10. Tari96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga48%
  3. Theresia56%
  4. Georgine58%
  5. Cleophus58%
  6. Rolf60%
  7. Lenwood60%
  8. Rock60%
  9. Faron60%
  10. Les60%
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