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Emerson

/EM-er-sun/

neutral
English
Common
medium

Meaning

brave, powerful

At a glance

  • Origin: English
  • Gender: neutral
  • Syllables: 3
  • Popularity: Common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Originally a surname derived from the Germanic given name Emery, Emerson gained popularity as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with the American transcendentalist writer Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Vibes

brave
strong
modern

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