Emlyn
Fact sheet
- Name
- Emlyn
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Emlyn is a masculine first name that has its roots in the Welsh variant of Emilian and traces back to the ancient Roman names Aemilius and Aemilianus.
What does the name Emlyn mean?
The name Emlyn is regarded as a Welsh derivative of Emilian and originally comes from the Roman names Aemilius and Aemilianus. Translated, it stands for terms like 'the striving one', 'the imitator', or 'the eager one'. Another meaning may refer to the Aemilii. The Latin roots Æmŭlus and aemulus mean 'eager', 'keen', 'to strive', 'to imitate', 'to compete', and 'to rival'. Additionally, there is a connection to a historical Welsh region, leading to the meaning 'around the valley', derived from the Welsh words am for 'around' and glyn for 'valley'.
Where does the name Emlyn come from?
The first name Emlyn originates from a Latin and Roman word source and simply means 'the striving one'. The Latin composition Æmŭlus or aemulus encompasses terms like eager, keen, to strive, to imitate, to compete, and to rival. The language is Welsh.
How do you pronounce Emlyn?
Emlyn is pronounced like 'Em-lin'.
When is the name day of Emlyn?
Emlyn's name day is celebrated on March 10 and May 22.
Popularity
In Germany, Emlyn is considered a rare first name. In 2013, it ranked 3,619th on the list of the most common male baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, it was given less than 10 times in Germany, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, there has not been a single case of a child receiving this name.
Nicknames & pet names
Emmi
Famous people
- Emlyn Aubrey (American golfer)
- Emlyn Davies (British rugby player)
- Emlyn Gwynne (American rugby player)
- Emlyn Hughes (Former football player for Liverpool, d. 2004)
- Emlyn Jenkins (English rugby player)
- Emlyn Jones (British football player)
- Emlyn Littel (American architect)
- Emlyn Mulligan (Grenadian football player)
- Emlyn Rhoderick (British physicist)
- Emlyn Walters (English rugby player)
- Emlyn Watkins (English rugby player)
- Emlyn Williams (British actor)
- Judith Emlyn Johnson (American poet)
Frequently asked questions about the name Emlyn
What does the name Emlyn mean?
Emlyn is regarded as a Welsh derivative of Emilian and means 'the striving one', 'the imitator', or 'the eager one'.
Where does the name Emlyn come from?
The name Emlyn has its roots in Latin and Roman, derived from the names Aemilius and Aemilianus, and is rooted in the Welsh language.
How popular is the name Emlyn?
Emlyn is enjoying growing popularity, especially in Welsh communities, and is increasingly appreciated internationally.