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Dictionary of Medieval Names
from European Sources

Emily f. Fem. of Emil.

Often confused with Amelia, of distinct origin.

Italy
Latin
1285 Ymilie (gen) Perugia1285 p. 160
Cite as: S.L. Uckelman. "Emily". In S.L. Uckelman, ed. The Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Edition 2018, no. 1. http://dmnes.org/2018/1/name/Emily.