What names are similar to Emma?
If you like Emma, consider Erma, Velma and Elma. Like Emma, their spellings end in -ma.
The same sound
Two syllables, ending the same way as Emma.
Erma Germanic · variant of Irma, traditionally 'whole, universal'
Velma Germanic · probably a variant of Wilma, the e-spelling perhaps influenced by Selma; in use since the 19th century
Elma English · shortened form of names like Wilhelmina or Anselma; sometimes linked to the elm tree
Zelma Germanic · variant of Selma, shortened from Anselma, traditionally 'divine protection'
The same roots
Also Germanic names, from the tradition Emma comes from.
Amelia Germanic · variant of Germanic Amalia; amal may mean unceasing, vigorous, brave or refer to the Amali dynasty; unrelated to Emilia
Erna Germanic · Feminine form of Ernest, from Old High German ernust, meaning serious, earnest, resolute.
Adele Germanic · means 'noble', from the Germanic element 'adal'
Bertha Germanic · traditionally 'bright, famous'
The same feel
Also classic and vintage revival names.
Nora Irish · "honor," by way of Honora, the form Ireland made its own; also the pet form of Eleanora in Scandinavia and beyond. Long after its Ibsen heroine slammed the door, it returned as a sleek vintage favorite
Charlotte French · French feminine diminutive of Charles (Germanic karl, "man"); queenly from George III's consort to today's young British princess, and friendly in its short forms Lottie and Charlie. The rare classic that reads regal and warm at once
Clara Latin · clear, bright or famous, from Latin clarus
Greta German · pearl (German short form of Margarete)
Names of the same moment
Each of these is at its highest in the 2010s, the same decade as Emma, on a similar curve.
Emmy Germanic · diminutive of Emma or Emily, from Germanic root meaning 'whole, universal'
Charley Germanic · diminutive or feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic Karl, 'man'
Eva Hebrew · a form of Eve, from Hebrew Ḥawwa, linked either to "breathe" or to "live"
Veda Sanskrit · means 'knowledge', referring to the ancient Hindu scriptures
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