Amery

Amery is a unisex name that has its origins in the English-speaking world. It represents an English variant of the historical German name Emmerich, which means 'the diligent ruler' or 'the great ruler.'

What does the name Amery mean?

The first name Amery is gender-neutral and originates from the English-speaking world. It is an English derivative of the old German name Emmerich, which means 'the diligent ruler' or 'the great ruler.' Variants of Amery include Emery, Emmery, and Emory. Additionally, there are other variants such as Aymeric and Emeric (French), Amerigo (Italian), Americo (Spanish, Portuguese), and Imre (Hungarian).

Where does the name Amery come from?

The name Amery, as the English form of Emmerich, has its origins either in the Gothic name Amalrich or the Germanic name Ermenrich. The Old High German and Gothic expression combines amals = brave, diligent (Gothic) or erman = great, all-encompassing (Old High German) and rihhi = powerful, rich, ruler (Old High German). The language is English.

How do you pronounce Amery?

The pronunciation of Amery: The name is three syllables and has a dynamic sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'A-me-ry' [ˈeɪ.mə.ɹi] or 'A-me-ri.' The combination of open vowels and a gentle ending gives it a lively, stylish, and slightly playful note. The mix of flowing and clear sounds creates a flexible, modern sound structure that overall feels vibrant, accessible, and elegant.

When is the name day of Amery?

The name day for Amery is celebrated on November 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Amery is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 3,918th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2014, at rank 3,829. In the last ten years, Amery has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,037th.