Emry
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Industrious"

From Modern American

Emry means brave ruler or immortal — from the Welsh Emrys, a form of Ambrose (immortal). In Arthurian legend, Merlin's Welsh name is Myrddin Emrys. The name carries Merlin's true identity through four letters of Welsh-immortal heritage. The most compact form of Arthurian magic.

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Emry at a glance
MeaningIndustrious
OriginModern American
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#1597
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Why parents love Emry
  • Merlin's Welsh name includes Emrys — maximum Arthurian.
  • The meaning immortal/brave ruler is powerfully aspirational.
  • Four letters with a strong, Welsh sound: EM-ree.
  • The Welsh heritage gives genuine Celtic depth.
  • Em is a warm embedded beginning.
The vibe of Emry
brave rulerimmortalWelshEmrysMerlinArthurianAmbroseCelticmagiccompact
Origin & history of Emry
Greek ambrosia (immortal) Latin Ambrose Welsh Emrys compact Emry
1
Modern American roots
Emry connects to the Welsh Emrys, a form of Ambrose meaning immortal. In Arthurian legend, Merlin's Welsh name is Myrddin Emrys. The name carries the greatest wizard's true identity.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Welsh; Merlin (Myrddin Emrys).
3
Today
Emry remains a beloved choice, ranking #1597 in the US. 3,128 babies have been named Emry since 1881.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Emry?
2017 peak year
Emry reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2017, 169 babies received the name (ranked #1366). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1597), with about 180 babies given the name annually. Emry's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 3,128 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
169 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,366)
180 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,800 Total registrations
last 10 years
3,128 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,597) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Emry
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Emry's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — Merlin-seeking. People named Emry tend to be magical, immortal, and gifted at carrying the greatest wizard's name in four letters.

Greatest wizard's name
Merlin-Emrys
Welsh-immortal
Arthurian-magic
Four-letter powerful
E5
M4
R9
Y7
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
Personality of Emry
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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