Emmy / Emmie ?

[Frenchiemamax]

What do you think (as a full name, not a nn or short for anything else)?

[17caterpillars1mouse]

I know an Emme (3) and an Emmy (1) but i prefer it as a nickname for Emmeline which i love

[Whitesea]

The child I know named Emilia is not pronounced Amelia.

[LoveInTokyo]

Yes, Emilia is nice. My main issue with Emilia is that it’s pronounced the same as Amelia, but if you’re shortening it to Emmy it’s less of a problem.

[Whitesea]

Emilia is another alternative and is imo prettier than Emily or Emma.

[LoveInTokyo]

Don’t like it as a stand-alone name. Fine if short for Emma, Emily or Emmeline.

[Whitesea]

You could use Imogen too but may need to spell the nb Immy. I agree Emmy as a stand alone name is a bit weak. I wouldn’t like to be named it myself.

[holasoydora]

Just to clarify, when I say I don't like it, I mean as a full name! It's a lovely nickname. (And it's your baby!)

[holasoydora]

I don't like it, sorry. I would use Emma or Emily then Emmie as a nickname.

I think though, if you like the name Emily, use Emily!! The connotations you have will vanish, it will just become your baby's name to you.

[SmokyRobinson]

I’ve heard of Emme - pronounced the same as Emmie, but spelled less infantile imo, I love it

[ellalouise90]

I like the spelling Emmie 😃😃

[buttercup54321]

They sound like nick names for Emma, Emily or Emeline.

[happytobemrsg]

When I met an Emmie I remember wondering why it wasn't short for anything. But I got used to it and ended up LOVING it

[Stressmess]

I know an Emmeline too of around 5 and her Mum says that they always have to correct people as everyone thinks that she is called Emily.

[catalinablue]

One of my best friends growing up was named Emmie, not short for anything. I quite like it, and no one ever mistook the name for/as being short for Emily/Emma/Emmeline for the record.

[trueblueari]

XH and I considered Esmeralda with nn Emmy.
I'm not too sure about it as a standalone name though.

[AskAuntLydia]

Love it as a shortening, but as a proper name, horrible. I hate nearly all shortenings as proper names though.

[WaitrosePigeon]

I like it and think it’s fine as a name on its own.

[daisypond]

I don't like Emmie/Emmy as a standalone name. It's too weak and bland. Emmeline is nice. I know two, both in their mid-20s now.

[Frenchiemamax]

I think Effy is beautiful, it’s DH’s grandmas middle name.

[Frenchiemamax]

Oh we’ve had the Emmeline argument many times, he knows about Emmeline Pankhurst but I do get his point. I feel most people would think you said Emily if your name was emmeline anyway.

[mookinsx]

I love Emilia or Elizabeth can be Effy as a nn (personally love this one as I'm a sucker for the classic names)

[RavenWings]

It's a bit infantilising imo. I like it as a toddler nickname but not as a full name for a grown woman.

Emilia, Gemma, Noemi - I think any of those would work with Emmy as a nickname, if they appeal.

[LetsGoBitches]

Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst would beg to differ with your DH.... Maybe on more issues than a name!!

[Dermymc]

I love Emmeline with a nn Emmy. Boo to your DH!

[Frenchiemamax]

Love Emmeline but DH not keen, he says it sounds made up