Something to get me going for January, Bloganuary.  Day 21: Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc.

Apparently the name Emily is one of the most popular girl names, consistently, around the world. Who knew? It may come from the Latin word aemulus meaning “rival,” or the Greek term aimylos meaning “wily” or “persuasive.” Not sure I am any of these things.

What I know about why I was named Emily, well it was my grandmother’s middle name, she was Portia Emily, and it is my mom’s first name, Emily Jane, although she doesn’t use it except for official things.

For those of you named after parents, you know it can lead to some hilarious consequences, like having a plane reservation cancelled because there were two Emily S’s with tickets. Fun times!