Many people say that
Emily means rival, but actually it also means industrious worker, of which I prefer. I should know this because I am an
Emily.
Here's the definition of
Emily in full...
Emily from the Old
German root
Amelia; form of
Amelia; feminine form of
Emil.
Industrious
an individual who is very patient; is extremly easy to get along with; like a rose she is beautiful and strong; her love for her family is boundless; praised for her condor and honesty; she feels justice should be fair; she is queen of mind and intellect; likes a good job done in all she attempts.