Emma
Emma comes from the ancient Germanic word "ermen," meaning whole or universal. It arrived in England with the Norman Conquest of 1066 — Emma of Normandy was queen of England twice over, married first to Æthelred the Unready and then to Cnut the Great. That is a woman who survived two kings and a Viking conquest, which is more than most namesakes can claim. The name has never really gone out of style. Jane Austen published "Emma" in 1815, giving the name a literary gravity that it has carried ever since. In the late 2010s, Emma became the most popular girl name in the United States, displacing Isabella. It held the top spot for five consecutive years. What is striking about Emma is how it sounds: the double M gives it a softness that feels approachable without being precious. It is a name that works on a toddler and a Supreme Court justice equally well. Emma is a female name of Germanic origin that means "Universal, whole". Warm, grounded, and quietly confident. The rounded vowels suggest openness; the double consonant gives stability. People tend to trust Emmas. #1 in the US from 2014-2018. Consistently top 5 since 2000. Well-known people named Emma include Emma Stone (actress), Emma Watson (actress), Emma Thompson (actress), Emma Goldman (activist), Emma Lazarus (poet). Common variations and related forms of Emma include Emmy, Emmaline, Imma (Frisian), Ema (Italian/Portuguese).