Emrys
Welsh · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Emrys
The name 'Emrys' means "immortal" and derives from the Greek name Ambrosios via the Latin Ambrosius.
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Etymology
The name 'Emrys' means "immortal" and derives from the Greek name Ambrosios via the Latin Ambrosius. It is primarily used in Welsh culture, notably as the Welsh name for the legendary figure Merlin (Myrddin Emrys), and has no specific religious association.
Emrys currently ranks #1,260 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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