Ema

Ema is the cooler and hipper version of the elegant Emma, but still a very good name choice for a baby girl.

Detailed Meaning

Ema is a variation of the feminine name Emma. The name Emma came about as a short form for Old German names that started ‘ermen’ which means ‘All Encompassing’, such as Ermyntrude. Emma is one of the most popular girls names in Britain and Ema has probably been developed to give a new originality to the name.

Famous People With This Name

Emma Thompson is a well-known British actress, famous for her roles in “Sense and Sensibility” and “Love Actually.” Emma Stone is an American actress who was recently seen in the award-winning musical film, “La La Land.” Emma Watson is a British actress best known for playing Hermione Granger in the “Harry Potter” films.

Possible Nicknames

Nicknames for Ema include: Em or Emie/Emmie/Emmy.

Related Names

Em can also be spelt Emma. Related names include Emie, Emmie, and Emmy, all of which are names within themselves.

Stories Featuring This Name

Emma Woodhouse is the main character of Jane Austen’s novel, “Emma.” Emma Geller-Green is the daughter of Ross and Rachel on “FRIENDS.” Emma Bovary is protagonist of Gustave Flaubert’s novel, “Madam Bovary.”