Emma

Emma as a name

Emma is a popular female given name that has origins in Germanic and Old English languages. It is derived from the Germanic word “ermen,” which means “whole” or “universal,” and was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century.

The name has been in use for many centuries and has been borne by many notable women throughout history, including Emma of Normandy, who was queen consort of England in the 11th century, and Emma Lazarus, an American poet who wrote the sonnet “The New Colossus,” which is inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.

In recent times, the name Emma has remained popular around the world, and has been consistently ranked among the top names for baby girls in many countries.