I love this name. I like Emily as well, I like it a lot, but it's a bit overlooked, even though here in Poland it's not used, so I can imagine how overlooked it might be for some people in english-speaking countries. Emelie is much more original for me and is a very sweet, gentle name. When I think of this name I see a calm person, introverted, down-to-earth, but also who likes to dream, a bit of a loner, artsy creature, especially very musical, lover of beauty, very sensitive, vulnerable and enigmatic lady. She's medium high, slim, has long, black hair, likes dark colours, has blue eyes and pale complexion, may have a little Gothic, but also elegant and refined style, she's very girly.
I have a love/hate relationship with the name Emelie. I think it is lovely and strong at the same time, but people often use the spelling Emily, or refer to me as Amelia? I think the name Emily is overused and Emelie offers a little bit of 'spice' to the classic name.
Yeah, like there are no alternate spellings to Emily. Seriously, as overused as this name is in Sweden, I much prefer "Emelie" to "Emily". It looks more feminine and sweet.
One of those names that in Sweden can be spelled way too many different ways. Parents make up: Emmelie, Emmeli, Emeli, Emelié, Emélie, Emellie, Emeliée, Emeliee, etc, etc ad naseum. So much easier with just Emily in English.
― Anonymous User 1/15/2007
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"So much easier with just Emily in English." Really? What about Emmelee, Emmalee, Emelee, Emilee, Emmely, Emaly, Emmaly, Emmaleigh, Emeleigh etc?