Emma is a feminine given name. It is derived from the Germanic word ''ermen'' meaning "whole" or "universal". Emma is also used as a diminutive of

Emmeline ''Emmeline, The Orphan of the Castle'' is the first novel written by English writer Charlotte Smith; it was published in 1788. A Cinderella story in which the heroine stands outside the traditional economic structures of English society and ...

, Amelia or any other name beginning with "em". It has been among the top names given to baby girls in the United States, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Ireland, France, Sweden, Belgium, Russia, Canada, Australia, Norway, New Zealand, Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain in the past 10 years. It began gaining popularity in the United Kingdom during the 1960s. By 1974 it was the fourth most popular name for girls in England and Wales. It was still in the top 10 as late as 1995, but had fallen out of the top 20 by 2005 and in 2009 it ranked at 41st. It became popular in the United States later in the 20th century, reaching the top 100 names for girls in the late 1990s. It has been among the top five names given to girls since 2002, and was the most popular name for girls in 2008, 2014, and 2015.

Notable people

Emma, Lady Hamilton Dame Emma Hamilton (born Amy Lyon; 26 April 176515 January 1815), generally known as Lady Hamilton, was an English maid, model, dancer and actress. She began her career in London's demi-monde, becoming the mistress of a series of wealthy me ...

(1765–1815), English artist's model and performer * Emma, Lady Radford (died 1937), English antiquarian and public servant *

Queen Emma of Hawaii Emma Kalanikaumakaʻamano Kaleleonālani Naʻea Rooke (January 2, 1836 – April 25, 1885) was queen of Hawaii as the wife of King Kamehameha IV from 1856 to his death in 1863. She was later a candidate for the throne but King Kalākaua was elec ...

(1836–1885), queen to King Kamehameha IV from 1856 to his death in 1863 * Queen Emma of the Netherlands (1858–1934), Queen of the Netherlands and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg *

Emma of Mělník Emma (Hemma) (bef. 950 – 1005/06) was a Bohemian duchess consort as the second wife of Boleslaus II of Bohemia. Her origins are uncertain. Historian Gelasius Dobner (1719–90) thought she was a princess of Burgundy, and this theory has b ...

(b. before 950, d. 1005/1006), wife of Boleslav II of Bohemia and Bohemian duchess *

Emma of Normandy Emma of Normandy (referred to as Ælfgifu in royal documents; c. 984 – 6 March 1052) was a Norman-born noblewoman who became the English, Danish, and Norwegian queen through her marriages to the Anglo-Saxon king Æthelred the Unready and the ...

(c. 985–1052), twice Queen consort of the Kingdom of England *

Emma Adbåge Emma Adbåge (born 1982) is a Swedish illustrator and children's writer. In addition to illustrating her own books, she contributes to works by other authors while also taking on commissions from educational publishers. In 2013, she was awarded th ...

(born 1982), Swedish illustrator and children's writer *

Emma Adler Emma Adler (née, Braun; pen names, Marion Lorm and Helene Erdmann; 20 May 1858 – 23 February 1935) was an Austrian ''fin de siècle'' journalist and writer. Biography Overview She is known for works of fiction, historical novels, translations, ...

(1858–1935), Austrian journalist and writer * Emma Ahuena Taylor (1867–1937), part-Native Hawaiian high chiefess *

Emma Albani Dame Emma Albani, DBE (born Marie-Louise-Emma-Cécile Lajeunesse; 1 November 18473 April 1930) was a Canadian-British operatic soprano of the 19th century and early 20th century, and the first Canadian singer to become an international star. He ...

(1847–1930), Canadian operatic soprano * Emma Anderson (born 1967), English musician *

Emma Anderson (professor) Emma Anderson is a Canadian professor teaching since 2005, in the Faculty of Arts Department of Classics and Religious Studies at the University of Ottawa located in Canada's capital Ottawa, Ontario. She is the author of two books. Her area of exp ...

, Canadian professor *

Emma Andersson Emma Cornelia Zetterberg ( Andersson; 24 April 1979) is a Swedish television personality and singer. She is married to former Detroit Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg. Career Andersson first claimed to fame in ''Expedition Robinson'' 2001 ...

(born 1979), Swedish television personality and singer * Emma Andijewska (born 1931), modern Ukrainian poet, writer and painter *

Emma Ania Emma Iwebunor Ania is a former track and field sprint athlete who competed internationally for Great Britain.

(born 1980), former track and field sprint athlete * Emma Ankudey (born 1943), Ghanaian former amateur boxer * Emma Anzai, bassist of Australian band

Sick Puppies Sick Puppies is an Australian alternative metal band formed in Sydney, New South Wales in 1997. After releasing their debut album '' Welcome to the Real World'' in 2001, the band rose to prominence in 2006 when their song "All the Same" was up ...

* Emma B. Alrich (1845–1925), American journalist, author, educator * Emma Appleton (born 1991), English actress and model * Emma Asp (born 1987), Swedish footballer defender *

Emma Asson Emma Asson (13 July 1889 – 1 January 1965), was an Estonian politician (Social Democrat). She was the first woman to be elected to the Estonian parliament. Asson participated in the creation of the first constitution of the independent Estonia, ...

(1889–1965), Estonian politician *

Emma Atkins Emma Jayne Atkins (born 31 March 1975) is an English actress, best known for her role as Charity Dingle in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale''. Early life Atkins grew up in the village of Silverdale, Lancashire, and then went to study at the Uni ...

(born 1975), English actress *

Emma Whitcomb Babcock Emma Whitcomb Babcock (, Whitcomb; April 24, 1849 – 1926) was an American litterateur and author. She did considerable work as a book reviewer, and contributed to various leading magazines. She was the author of ''Household Hints'', a domest ...

(1849–1926), American litterateur, author *

Emma Baeri Emma Baeri (born July 11, 1942) is a Sicilian feminist historian and essayist. She has played an active role in organizing feminist political action and literary life in Italy along with her academic career. Biography Emma Baeri was born in Paler ...

(born 1942), Sicilian feminist historian and essayist *

Emma Bailey Emma Bailey ( née Parascandola; March 6, 1910 – September 3, 1999) was an American auctioneer and author, credited with being the first American woman auctioneer. She held her first auction in Brattleboro, Vermont, on May 12, 1950 as a way to s ...

(1910–1999), American auctioneer and author * Emma Baker, television journalist and presenter employed by ITV Channel *

Emma Bale Emma Bale (born Emma Balemans, 2 August 1999) is a Belgian singer, who is most notable for her cover of " All I Want" by Kodaline and her number-one song in Flanders, "Fortune Cookie". In September 2015, Bale, alongside producer Hans Francken re ...

(born 1999), Belgian singer * Emma Bardac (1862–1934), French singer *

Emma Barnett Emma Barnett (born 5 February 1985) is a British broadcaster and journalist. She has been the main presenter of ''Woman's Hour'' on BBC Radio 4 since January 2021. Barnett worked for BBC Radio 5 Live for six years, beginning in 2014, after th ...

(born 1985), British broadcaster and journalist *

Emma Baron Emma Baron (19 October 1904 – 7 March 1986https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0056228/ Imdb ) was an Italian stage and film actress. Life and career Born Emma Bardon in Treviso, after getting an arts degree she began her career on stage in the 1920s, ...

(1904–1986), Italian stage and film actress * Emma Barrandeguy (1914–2006), Argentine writer, journalist, poet, storyteller and playwright * Emma Barrie (born 2002), Scottish netball player *

Emma Barton Emma Louise Barton (born 26 July 1977) is an English actress. She is perhaps best known for the role of Honey Mitchell in ''EastEnders'' which she has portrayed on and off since November 2005. Before her role in ''EastEnders'', Barton appeare ...

(born 1977), English actress * Emma Bartoniek (1894–1957), Hungarian historian and bibliographer * Emma Bates (born 1992), runner *

Emma Beckett (footballer) Emma Louise Beckett (born 29 May 1987) is an Irish football midfielder who plays for Watford and the Ireland national team. Club career With her hometown club Northampton Town, Beckett was part of a treble-winning team in 2004–05. Beckett ...

(born 1987), Irish football midfielder *

Emma Bell Emma Jean Bell (born December 17, 1986) is an American actress, best known for her roles in films '' Frozen'' (2010) and ''Final Destination 5'' (2011), and for playing Amy in the first and third season of '' The Walking Dead'' (2010; 2012), and ...

(born 1986), American actress *

Emma Lee Benedict Emma Lee Benedict (, Benedict; after marriage, Transeau; pen names, E. L. Benedict and E. L. B. Transeau; November 16, 1857 – February 3, 1937) was an American magazine editor, educator, and the author of several books of prose and poetry betwe ...

(1857-1937), American editor, educator, author *

Emma Bengtsson Emma Bengtsson is a Swedish chef who holds two Michelin stars at the New York City based restaurant Aquavit. She is the first female Swedish chef to win two stars, and only the second female chef based in the United States to do so. Career Emma B ...

, Swedish chef *

Emma Bonino Emma Bonino (born 9 March 1948) is an Italian politician. A senator for Rome, she served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2013 to 2014. Previously, she was a Member of the European Parliament and a member of the Chamber of Deputies. She serve ...

(born 1948), Italian politician and human rights activist * Emma Scarr Booth (1835–1927), British-born American novelist, poet * Emma Eliza Bower (1852–1937), American physician, club-woman, and newspaper owner, publisher, editor * Emma Southwick Brinton (1834–1922), American Civil War nurse, traveller, correspondent *

Emma Elizabeth Brown Emma Elizabeth Brown (October 18, 1847 – ?), pen names B. E. E. and E. E. Brown, was an American author of prose, biographies, and poetry. She was also an artist. Early life and education Emma Elizabeth Brown was born in Concord, New Hampshire, ...

(1847–?), American writer, artist * Emma Alice Browne (1835-1890), American poet *

Emma Bull Emma Bull (born December 13, 1954) is an American science fiction and fantasy author. Her novels include the Hugo- and Nebula-nominated '' Bone Dance'' and the urban fantasy '' War for the Oaks''. She is also known for a series of anthologies ...

(born 1954), American science fiction and fantasy author *

Emma Bunton Emma Lee Bunton (born 21 January 1976) is an English singer, songwriter, actress, and media personality. She rose to fame in the 1990s as a member of the girl group Spice Girls, in which she was nicknamed Baby Spice. With over 100 million recor ...

(born 1976), English singer, the Spice Girls *

Emma Caulfield Emma Caulfield Ford (born April 8, 1973) is an American actress. She is best known for her starring role as former demon Anya Jenkins on the supernatural drama television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' (1998–2003), which earned her a no ...

(born 1973), American actress *

Emma Chamberlain Emma Frances Chamberlain (born May 22, 2001) is an American internet personality, specifically on YouTube. She won the 2018 Streamy Award for Breakout Creator. In 2019, ''Time'' magazine included her on its ''Time'' 100 Next list, and its list ...

(born 2001), American internet personality * Emma Churchill (1862–1957), founder of

The Salvation Army The Salvation Army (TSA) is a Protestant church and an international charitable organisation headquartered in London, England. The organisation reports a worldwide membership of over 1.7million, comprising soldiers, officers and adherents col ...

in Newfoundland * Emma Shaw Colcleugh (1846–1940), American journalist, lecturer, traveler, collector * Emma Constable (born 1975), English badminton player *

Emma Corrin Emma-Louise Corrin (born 13 December 1995) is an English actor. They portrayed Diana, Princess of Wales in the fourth season of the Netflix historical drama ''The Crown'' (2020), for which they won a Golden Globe, a Critics' Choice Award, ...

(born 1995), English actress *

Emma Amelia Cranmer Emma A. Cranmer (, Powers; after first marriage, Goodell; after second marriage, Cranmer; October 2, 1858 – January 11, 1937) was an American temperance reformer, woman suffragist, and author. A talented suffrage speaker and prohibition represe ...

(1858–1937), American reformer, suffragist, writer * Emma D'Arcy (born 1992), English actor *

Emma Darwin Emma Darwin (; 2 May 1808 – 2 October 1896) was an English woman who was the wife and first cousin of Charles Darwin. They were married on 29 January 1839 and were the parents of ten children, seven of whom survived to adulthood. Early lif ...

(1808–1896), wife of

Charles Darwin Charles Robert Darwin ( ; 12 February 1809 – 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, widely known for his contributions to evolutionary biology. His proposition that all species of life have descended ...

* Emma Beard Delaney (1871–1922), Baptist missionary and teacher * Emma Didlake (1905–2015), oldest U.S. veteran *

Emma Dumont Emma Dumont is an American actress, model, and dancer. She is known for her roles as Melanie Segal in the ABC Family series ''Bunheads'', as Emma Karn in the NBC series ''Aquarius'', and as Lorna Dane/Polaris in the FOX series '' The Gifted''. ...

(born 1994), American actress and model * Emma Bedelia Dunham (1826–1910), American poet, teacher * Emma Ellingsen (born 2001), Norwegian model *

Emma Catherine Embury Emma Catherine Embury (née Manley; February 25, 1806 – February 10, 1863) was an American author and poet. Under the pen name of "Ianthe", she contributed to the periodicals of the day, and may be considered among the pioneers of female lite ...

(1806–1863), American author, poet * Emma Engdahl-Jägerskiöld (1852–1930), Finnish opera singer * Emma Pike Ewing (1838–1917), American educator, author * Emma Ferguson (born 1975), English actress, ''

Mile High ''Mile High'' is a British television drama based on the lives of the cabin crew members of Fresh!, a budget airline based in London. The name of the show is a reference to the Mile High Club. The show was broadcast on Sky1 from 2003 to 2005 ...

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Emma Sheridan Fry Emma Sheridan Fry (, Sheridan; pen name, Polly and E. V. Sheridan; October 1, 1864 – December 1936) was an American actor, playwright, and teacher. She started her career as a stage actress and after retiring from that, she became a writer for ...

(1864–1936), American actress, playwright, teacher *

Emma Fürstenhoff Emilia "Emma" Fürstenhoff, née ''Lindegren'' (1802 – March 1871), was a Swedish artist (florist), internationally known for her manufacturing and arrangements of artificial flowers of wax, which were a novelty in contemporary Europe. Li ...

(1802–1871), Swedish florist *

Emma Sophia Galton Emma Sophia Galton (1811–1904) was the author of an 1863 book entitled a ''Guide to the Unprotected in Every-Day Matters Relating to Property and Income'', which was published anonymously by Macmillan and credited to "A Banker's Daughter". Biogr ...

(1811–1904), British finance guide author *

Emma Gatewood Emma Rowena (Caldwell) Gatewood, known as Grandma Gatewood, (October 25, 1887 – June 4, 1973), was an American ultra-light hiking pioneer. After a difficult life as a farm wife, mother of eleven children, and survivor of domestic vi ...

(1887–1973), American hiker *

Emma George __NOTOC__Emma George (born 1 November 1974 in Beechworth, Victoria) is a former Australian pole vaulter. She set twelve world records in a row in the late nineties, but she lost the record on 26 May 2000 to Stacy Dragila and was unable to recaptu ...

(born 1974), Australian pole vaulter *

Emma Gilchrist Emma Gilchrist is the Canadian co-founder and editor-in-chief of ''The Narwhal''. Gilchirst was the executive director of ''DeSmog'' environmental blog and the past president of ''Press Forward'' association of Canadian independent media outlets. ...

, Canadian journalist * Emma Goldman (1869–1940), Lithuania-born anarchist, writer and orator * X González (born 1999), born Emma, American activist and advocate for gun control * Emma Grant (footballer) (born 1989), Australian footballer *

Emma Green (athlete) Emma Anna-Maria Green, also known as ''Emma Green Tregaro'' (born 8 December 1984) is a retired Sweden, Swedish high jumper. She won a bronze medal in the event at the 2005 IAAF World Championships. She represented Sweden at the 2008 Summer Olym ...

(born 1984), Swedish athlete *

Emma Green (nurse) Emma Green (1843–1929) was an American involved in Civil War intrigue in Alexandria, Virginia. Described as a Southern belle, her politics shifted from pro-Union or neutral during the Civil War, after the Union seized her family's hotel to ser ...

(1843–1929), 19th century southern belle * Emma Jane Greenland (1760–1843), English painter, writer, singer *

Emma Azalia Hackley Emma Azalia Hackley, also known as E. Azalia Hackley and Azalia Smith Hackley (1867–1922), was a concert soprano, newspaper editor, teacher, and political activist. An African American, she promoted racial pride through her support and promotio ...

(1867–1922), African-American singer and political activist * Emma Heming (born 1978), English actress *

Emma Churchman Hewitt Emma Churchman Hewitt (, Churchman; February 1, 1850 – 1921) was an American author and journalist. She served as associate editor of ''Ladies' Home Journal'' for four years; later of ''Home Magazine'' in Washington, D.C. and ''Leisure Hours'' i ...

(1850–1921), American writer, journalist * Emma Hippolyte, Saint Lucian politician * Emma Hope (born 1962), British shoe designer * Emma Hult (born 1988), Swedish politician * Emma Hwang (born 1971), Taiwanese-American scientist and aquanaut *

Emma Jung Emma Jung (born Emma Marie Rauschenbach, 30 March 1882 – 27 November 1955) was a Swiss Jungian analyst and author. She married Carl Jung, financing and helping him to become the prominent psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology, and t ...

(1882–1955), Swiss psychologist and writer *

Emma Lahana Emma Kate Lahana (born ) is a New Zealand actress. She is known for her roles as Kira Ford, the Yellow Dino Ranger, in ''Power Rangers Dino Thunder'', Jennifer Mason on '' Haven'', and Brigid O'Reilly in '' Cloak & Dagger''. Career Lahana play ...

(born 1984), New Zealand actress and singer *

Emma Lai Wing Ki Lai or Emma Lai (born March 14, 1988) is a Hong Kong cricketer who plays for Hong Kong women's national cricket team. She started learning to play cricket while working as a waitress at the Hong Kong Cricket Club. Just over a year afte ...

(born 1988), Hong Kong cricketer *

Emma Laine Emma Johanna Laine (born 26 March 1986) is a former tennis player from Finland. Laine won 11 singles and 44 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. On 7 August 2006, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. 50. On 30 October 2006, s ...

(born 1986), Finnish tennis player *

Emma Laird Emma Laird is an English actress and former model. On television, she is known for her role in the Paramount+ series '' Mayor of Kingstown'' (2021–). Her films include '' A Haunting in Venice'' (2023). She was named a 2021 Brit to Watch by ''V ...

, British actress *

Emma Laura Emma may refer to: * Emma (given name) Film * ''Emma'' (1932 film), a comedy-drama film by Clarence Brown * ''Emma'' (1996 theatrical film), a film starring Gwyneth Paltrow * ''Emma'' (1996 TV film), a British television film starring Kate Be ...

(born 1971), Mexican actress *

Emma Lazarus Emma Lazarus (July 22, 1849 – November 19, 1887) was an American author of poetry, prose, and translations, as well as an activist for Jewish and Georgist causes. She is remembered for writing the sonnet " The New Colossus", which was inspire ...

(1849–1887), American poet * Emma Mackey (born 1996), French-British actress *

Emma Malabuyo Emma Malabuyo (born November 5, 2002) is an American artistic gymnast. She is a five-time member of the U.S. National Team (2016–19, 2021). She was an alternate for the 2020 Olympic team. She is currently competing for the UCLA Bruins gymn ...

(born 2002), American gymnast * Emma Malewski (born 2004), German gymnast * Emma B. Mandl (1842–1928), Bohemian-born American social reformer, clubwoman, and community leader *

Emma Marrone Emmanuela "Emma" Marrone (; born 25 May 1984), known professionally as Emma, is an Italian pop singer, songwriter, and actress. After working with several bands, she won the Italian talent show ''Amici di Maria De Filippi'' in March 2010, and s ...

(born 1984), Italian pop singer * Emma Mason (born 1986), Scottish badminton player * Emma Masterson (born 1977), Thai actress, model, and television presenter *

Emma Meesseman Emma Meesseman (born 13 May 1993) is a Belgian professional basketball player for Fenerbahçe of the EuroLeague Women and the Chicago Sky of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). After playing basketball in Belgium, Meesseman was ...

(born 1993), Belgian basketball player *

Emma Miyazawa is a Japanese television personality and actress. Her former stage name is . Family She is the daughter of Christopher J. LaFleur, the former United States Ambassador to Malaysia, and Keiko Miyazawa LaFleur, the daughter of Kiichi Miyazawa, ...

(born 1988), Japanese actress * Emma Barrett Molloy (1839–1907), American journalist, lecturer, and activist * Emma Huntington Nason (1845–1921), American poet, author, and musical composer * Emma Neale (born 1969), New Zealand novelist and poet * Emma Aline Osgood (1849–1911), American soprano *

Emma Raducanu Emma Raducanu (born 13 November 2002) is a British professional tennis player. She reached a career-high ranking of No. 10 by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) on 11 July 2022, and is the current British No. 1. Raducanu is the first British ...

(born 2002), British tennis player *

Emma May Alexander Reinertsen Emma May Alexander Reinertsen (, Alexander; pen name, Gale Forest; also known as, Mrs. R. C. Reinertsen; January 6, 1853 – March 22, 1920) was a pseudonymous American writer of prose sketches, and articles on social reform issues. As "Gale Fore ...

(1853–1920), American writer, social reformer * Emma Reyes (1919–2003), Colombian painter and writer * Emma Ann Reynolds (1862–1917), African-American teacher *

Emma Richter Emma Richter (4 March 1888 – 15 November 1956) was a German paleontologist. She is best known for her work concerning Trilobites. Life and career Richter was born in Steinheim, Westphalia, Steinheim on 4 May 1888. She spent around 45 years v ...

(1888–1956), German paleontologist *

Emma Rigby Emma Catherine Rigby (born 26 September 1989) is an English actress. After rising to prominence for her role as Hannah Ashworth in ''Hollyoaks'', she later played Gemma Roscoe in the BBC One drama series ''Prisoners' Wives'' and as the Red Que ...

(born 1989), English actress *

Emma Roberts Emma Rose Roberts (born February 10, 1991 Additional on October 9, 2016) is an American actress. Known for her work in film and television projects of the horror and thriller genres, she has received various accolades, including a Young Arti ...

, British aristocrat *

(born 1991), American actress and singer * Emma Rochlin (born 1978), Scottish field hockey player * Emma Winner Rogers (1855-1922), American writer, speaker, suffragist *

Emma Samms Emma Elizabeth Wylie Samuelson MBE known professionally as Emma Samms, (born 28 August 1960) is an English actress and TV host, known for her role as Holly Sutton on the American daytime soap opera '' General Hospital'' and as the second actre ...

(born 1960), English actress *

Emma Sandys Emma Sandys (born Mary Ann Emma Sands) (1843 – November 1877) was a 19th-century British Pre-Raphaelite Painting, painter. Biography Emma Sandys was born in Norwich, where her father, Anthony Sands (1806–1883), gave her some early art le ...

(1842–1877), English painter *

Emma Shapplin Emma Shapplin (born Crystêle Madeleine Joliton Interview video with Emma Shapplin for the Russian TV channel TVC. on 19 May 1974, in the Paris suburb of Savigny-le-Temple) is a French soprano. Discography Albums *''Carmine Meo'' (1997, Pe ...

(born 1974), French soprano * Emma Augusta Sharkey (1858–1902), American writer, journalist, dime novelist, story-teller * Emma L. Shaw (1840–1924), American magazine editor * Emma Sinclair, British businesswoman *

Emma Slater Emma Slater (born December 25, 1988) is an English-American professional dancer and choreographer. She is best known for her appearances on ''Dancing with the Stars''. Personal life Emma Slater was raised in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, ...

(born 1988), British ballroom dancer *

Emma Snowsill Emma Laura Snowsill OAM (born 15 June 1981) is an Australian professional triathlete and multiple gold medalist in the World Championships and the Commonwealth Games. She won the gold medal in triathlon at the 2008 Olympics. Snowsill is marri ...

(born 1981), Australian triathlete * Emma Stone (born Emily Jean Stone in 1988), American actress * Emma Sulkowicz (born 1992), American performance artist and activist * Emma Swift (born 1981), Australian singer-songwriter *

Emma Taylor-Isherwood Emma-Rose Taylor-Isherwood (born April 27, 1987Carleton University >> Graduating Class of Spring 2009. URL accessed on November 3, 2009. After graduating from the Arts Canterbury Theatre program Taylor-Isherwood continued performing while attend ...

(born 1987), Canadian actress, Angel in ''

Kuu Kuu Harajuku ''Kuu Kuu Harajuku'' is a Japanese-influenced animated children's television series created by singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani. It is based on her ''Harajuku Lovers'' merchandise brand, and the show doubles as a brand itself, with a line of tie-i ...

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Emma Tennant Emma Christina Tennant FRSL (20 October 1937 – 21 January 2017) was an English novelist and editor of Scottish extraction, known for a post-modern approach to her fiction, often imbued with fantasy or magic. Several of her novels give a femi ...

(1937–2017), British novelist * Emma Thompson (born 1959), British actress, comedian and screenwriter * Emma Thynn, Viscountess Weymouth (born 1986), English socialite * Emma Rood Tuttle (1839-1916), American writer, poet * Emma Wallrup (born 1971), Swedish politician * Emma Watkins (born 1989), Australian children's entertainer,

The Wiggles The Wiggles are an Australian children's music group formed in Sydney in 1991. The group are currently composed of Anthony Field, Lachlan Gillespie, Simon Pryce and Tsehay Hawkins, as well as supporting members Evie Ferris, John Pearce, ...

Emma Watson Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson (born 15 April 1990) is an English actress and activist. Known for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films, as well as for her women's rights work, she has received a selection of accolades, includi ...

(born 1990), British actress *

Emma Willard Emma Hart Willard (February 23, 1787 – April 15, 1870) was an American woman's education activist who dedicated her life to education. She worked in several schools and founded the first school for women's higher education, the Emma Willard S ...

(1787–1870), women's education rights activist *

Emma Willis Emma Louise Willis (née Griffiths; born 18 March 1976) is an English broadcaster. She is known for her television and radio work with Channel 5, BBC, ITV, and Heart FM.

(born 1976), British TV presenter and former model, presenter of '' Big Brother'' * Emma Willis (gymnast) (born 1992), Canadian artistic gymnast * Emma Woikin (1920–1974), Canadian spy for the Soviet Union *

Emma Zimmer Emma Anna Maria Zimmer (née Mezel; 14 August 1888 – 20 September 1948) was a female overseer at the Lichtenburg concentration camp, the Ravensbrück concentration camp and the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination/concentration camp for several ...

(1888–1948), overseer at the Ravensbrück concentration camp executed for war crimes

Characters

* Emma in " Henry and Emma", a 1709 poem by

Matthew Prior Matthew Prior (21 July 1664 – 18 September 1721) was an English poet and diplomat. He is also known as a contributor to ''The Examiner (1710–1714), The Examiner''. Early life Prior was probably born in Middlesex. He was the son of a Noncon ...

, which has been credited for first popularising the name. * Emma, a main character in '' Billie and Emma'' * Emma, the main character in '' Emma: A Victorian Romance'' * Emma, a main character in ''

The Promised Neverland is a Japanese manga series written by Kaiu Shirai and illustrated by Posuka Demizu. It was serialized in Shueisha's '' Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from August 2016 to June 2020, with its chapters collected in twenty ''tankōbon'' volumes. In ...

'' * Emma, one of the main characters in the

Teletoon Teletoon (stylized as TELETOON) is a Canadian English-language specialty channel owned by Teletoon Canada, Inc., a subsidiary of Corus Entertainment. Its name is a portmanteau of "television" and "cartoon". The channel primarily broadcasts an ...

Canadian animated sitcom '' Stoked'' * Emma, the Amazon daughter of

Dean Winchester Dean Winchester is one of the two protagonists from the American drama television series '' Supernatural'', along with his younger brother Sam. He is portrayed primarily by Jensen Ackles. Other versions of the character having been portrayed b ...

from the television series '' Supernatural'' * Emma, a supporting character in Darren Shan's novel series ''

Zom-B ''Zom-B'' (alternatively known as the ''Zom-B Chronicles'') is a young adult zombie apocalyptic- thriller novel series by written by Irish author Darren O'Shaughnessy under the pen name Darren Shan. The series is told by first-person perspecti ...

'' * Emma, a character in canadian animation series

Total Drama ''Total Drama'' (often shortened as ''TD'') is a Canadian animated television series created by Jennifer Pertsch and Tom McGillis that premiered on Teletoon in Canada on July 8, 2007, and on Cartoon Network in the U.S. on June 5, 2008. The se ...

* Emma Bloom, peculiar girl in Ransom Rigg's series ''

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children ''Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children'' is a contemporary fantasy debut novel by American author Ransom Riggs. The story is told through a combination of narrative and a mix of vernacular and found photography from the personal archives ...

'' * Emma Brightness, a character in the anime series ''

The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter is a Japanese fantasy light novel series written by Meguru Seto and illustrated by Note Takehana. It began serialization online in January 2017 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Ko ...

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Emma Brooker Emma Brooker is a fictional character from the British soap opera '' Coronation Street'', portrayed by Alexandra Mardell. She first appeared on-screen during the episode broadcast on 20 April 2018. Emma's storylines have included short-term rel ...

, a character from the British soap opera '' Coronation Street'' * Emma Bovary, the heroine of

Gustave Flaubert Gustave Flaubert ( , , ; 12 December 1821 – 8 May 1880) was a French novelist. Highly influential, he has been considered the leading exponent of literary realism in his country. According to the literary theorist Kornelije Kvas, "in Flauber ...

's novel ''

Madame Bovary ''Madame Bovary'' (; ), originally published as ''Madame Bovary: Provincial Manners'' ( ), is a novel by French writer Gustave Flaubert, published in 1856. The eponymous character lives beyond her means in order to escape the banalities and emp ...

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Emma Carstairs This is a list of the main characters from ''The Mortal Instruments'' series by Cassandra Clare, including the novels '' City of Bones'', '' City of Ashes'', '' City of Glass'', ''City of Fallen Angels'', '' City of Lost Souls'', and ''City of H ...

, a character and protagonist in

Cassandra Clare Judith Lewis (née Rumelt; born July 27, 1973), better known by her pen name Cassandra Clare, is an American author of young adult fiction, best known for her bestselling series ''The Mortal Instruments''.'' Personal life Clare was born Judith ...

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The Shadowhunter Chronicles ''The Shadowhunter Chronicles'' is a media franchise based on the writings of American young adult fiction writer Cassandra Clare, which currently encompasses six series of novels, three short-story collections, five graphic novels, one film, a t ...

'' and heroine in '' The Dark Artifices'' * Emma Coolidge in ''

Heroes Heroes or Héroes may refer to: * Hero, one who displays courage and self-sacrifice for the greater good Film * ''Heroes'' (1977 film), an American drama * ''Heroes'' (2008 film), an Indian Hindi film Gaming * ''Heroes of Might and Magic'' ...

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Emma Frost Emma Grace Frost is a fictional Character (arts), character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. The character first appeared in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #129 (Jan. 1980), and was ...

Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing, publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Co ...

* Emma Geller-Green, daughter of Rachel Green and Ross Geller on '' Friends'' * Emma Gilbert in '' H₂O: Just Add Water'' * Emma Goodall, the pink ranger in ''

Power Rangers Megaforce ''Power Rangers Megaforce'' is the twentieth season of the long-running television series ''Power Rangers''. The show is produced by SCG Power Rangers and began airing on Nickelodeon on February 2, 2013. The show was part of the ''Power Rangers ...

'' * Emma Keane, a teacher on ''

Ackley Bridge ''Ackley Bridge'' is a British comedy-drama series set in a multicultural academy school of the same name. The series is filmed in Halifax, West Yorkshire and it began broadcasting on Channel 4 on 7 June 2017. In the fourth series, ''Ackley B ...

'' * Emma Kendo, a character in

Resident Evil ''Resident Evil'', known in Japan as is a Japanese horror game series and media franchise created by Capcom. It consists of survival horror, third-person shooter and first-person shooter games, with players typically surviving in environments ...

. * Emma Kliesen, a minor character in the Tekken series * Emma Karn, a main character in the NBC series ''

Aquarius Aquarius may refer to: Astrology * Aquarius (astrology), an astrological sign * Age of Aquarius, a time period in the cycle of astrological ages Astronomy * Aquarius (constellation) * Aquarius in Chinese astronomy Arts and entertainme ...

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Emma Nelson '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' is a Canadian teen drama television series created by Linda Schuyler and Yan Moore. The series is now considered the first incarnation and premiered on CTV on October 14, 2001, and then ended on MTV Canada and ...

, the staple character in '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' *

Emma Peel Emma Peel is a fictional spy played by Diana Rigg in the British 1960s adventure television series '' The Avengers'', and by Uma Thurman in the 1998 film version. She was born Emma Knight, the daughter of an industrialist, Sir John Knight. She ...

, fictional television spy played by

Diana Rigg Dame Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg (20 July 193810 September 2020) was an English actress of stage and screen. Her roles include Emma Peel in the TV series '' The Avengers'' (1965–1968); Countess Teresa di Vicenzo, wife of James Bond, in ''On H ...

in the British 1960s adventure series '' The Avengers'' *

Emma Pillsbury Emma Pillsbury Schuester (previously Pillsbury-Howell) is a fictional character from the Fox musical comedy-drama series '' Glee''. Portrayed by actress Jayma Mays, Emma has appeared in ''Glee'' from its pilot episode, first broadcast on May 1 ...

in ''

Glee Glee means delight, a form of happiness. Glee may also refer to: * Glee (music), a type of English choral music * ''Glee'' (TV series), an American musical comedy-drama TV series, and related media created by Ryan Murphy * ''Glee'' (Bran Van 30 ...

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Emma Reid Dr. Emma Reid is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera '' Doctors'', portrayed by Dido Miles. Emma made her first appearance on 2 October 2012, and since her arrival, her storylines in the soap have included her romances with character ...

in ''Doctors (2000 TV series), Doctors'' * Emma Ross on the Disney Channel series ''Jessie (2011 TV series), Jessie'', and ''Bunk'd'' * Emma Sheen, Gundam pilot from the AEUG group in the anime series ''Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'' * Emma Swan, protagonist of the television series ''Once Upon a Time (TV series), Once Upon a Time'' * Nijigasaki High School Idol Club#Characters, Emma Verde, a character in the media project Nijigasaki High School Idol Club * Emma Washburne, daughter of Zoe and Wash in the science fiction franchise ''Firefly (TV series), Firefly'' * Emma Wheeler on the ABC Family series ''Baby Daddy'' * Emma Woodhouse, the title character of Jane Austen's ''Emma (novel), Emma'' * "Emma Zunz" in the eponymous short story by Jorge Luis Borges * Emma, a character in the animated television series ''Grojband'' * Emma, a character in the animated television series ''The Ridonculous Race'' * Emma, a character in video game ''Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice''

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