I prefer this spelling to Emery, because that spelling is the same as emery board (nail file). I used to live on Emory Lane, which is sort of like "going down memory lane." It seems more like a male name to me, but I wouldn't be surprised to meet a woman or girl named Emory, given its similarity to the way-too-popular names Emily and Emma.
― Anonymous User 9/20/2018
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I actually think Emory is a nice name for any gender. People seem to think it's a male name, but it seems to actually be more popular among females. I personally prefer this spelling over Emery, but either way I think this name works well for any gender regardless.
This spelling reminds me too much of the word, memory. I prefer the spelling of Emery and this name ONLY for a boy. I do not like it on a girl at all.
― Anonymous User 2/29/2016
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My first name is Emory. I have always hated it as everyone always thought I was a boy. Most definitely I am not! To make matters worse, my middle name is Lou. So family called me Emmy Lou. How painful! I was named after both grandmothers. In recent times I have learned that my English immigrant family had passed the name Emory down for 200 years. Now I carry the name with pride. BTW, I have met several people who have named their babies Emory. I guess if you wait long enough, you can learn to be proud of what you were named.
I've always known Emory/Emery to be a man's name. A few years ago, my favorite cousin named her daughter Emory. I was heartbroken. It's a terrible name for girls.