Emily
The English name Emily is written as Emily in Irish.
Emily is used as a given name.
Meaning: given name (name)
Did you know?
- If you were to look for a name with a similar sound in ancient Irish legends, you might find Eimhir, a queen from the Ulster Cycle. However, her name carries a heavy mythological weight that the modern name Emily does not.
- While 'Emily' is a single name, in an Irish sentence, its grammatical gender would typically be treated as feminine, following the gender of the person.
- In the Irish language, there is no specific 'Irish version' of the name Emily that is widely recognized, unlike names such as 'Mary' which becomes Máire.
Examples in context
- An bhfuil Emily anseo?Is Emily here?
- Sin é Emily.That is Emily.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking for their classmate at a cafe.
- SaoirseAn fhaca tú Emily?Did you see Emily?
- CianNí fhaca mé i.I didn't see her.
- SaoirseTá Emily anseo, creidim.Emily is here, I believe.
- CianTá sí ansin!She is over there!
