Honest opinions on Emelyn?

[KittieB]

Honest opinions of the name Emelyn? Nn Emmy? I heard it a couple years ago and fell in love, hubby likes it too, but I worry that it sounds too made up. I love that it combines my middle name (Emma) and my Mum's name (Linda). But I don't like how "made up" it sounds and how it will constantly get confused with Evelyn/Emmeline. What do you all think? Please be honest!

 

[Mrs.R]

Umm I think it's ok. I was actually wondering if it was a boys or a girls name. It's like Evelyn (which I'm considering as a girls name) but also like Emmet (which is clearly a boys name). I think people will get confused and think it's a different name at first but they will get used to it. You may just end up calling her Em or Emma for short?

 

[Amygdala]

Since you asked for honesty, it does sound a little "made up" to me. Reminds me of a creative variation of Evelyn. If you don't want that "unique" vibe, I'd maybe go for Emmeline? Or would you consider Emma-Lynne?

 

[LoraLoo]

I associate Emlyn with a boys name (Emlyn Hugh's?) I know the spellings different but it's the same pronounciation

Love Evelyn and Emmaline though! 2 of my favourite names

 

[Buffyx]

I dont love it. I love Emma. I love Emmy as a nickname. But yeah, not really feeling Emelyn.

 

[Lucasmum]

How do you pronounce it? is it emee lyn or em lyn

I associate it as a boys name as a PP said Emlyn Hughes and a good male friend of mine is named Emlyn

 

[staralfur]

It does look made up to me. I love Emmeline, though.

 

[luvymom]

I like it! But I've also never heard of Emlyn Hughes. So it doesn't sound boy to me at all.

 

[molly86]

I think of it as a boys name. Again the emlyn Hughes connection. He was actually from my home town so obviously rather well known round here. I guess not as famous in other areas so people won't automatically think of him. When I actually think about it, it does sound quite feminine

 

[LoraLoo]

I think of it as a boys name. Again the emlyn Hughes connection. He was actually from my home town so obviously rather well known round here. I guess not as famous in other areas so people won't automatically think of him. When I actually think about it, it does sound quite feminine

Are you from barrow?!

 

[Eleanor ace]

I assumed it was a variation or Emlyn (masculine). I would give a girl a "boys" name, so to me it sounds fine (although I'd go with the original spelling) but if that's not your jam I'd maybe avoid it.

 

[molly86]

Yes I am. Are you?

 

[molly86]

I think of it as a boys name. Again the emlyn Hughes connection. He was actually from my home town so obviously rather well known round here. I guess not as famous in other areas so people won't automatically think of him. When I actually think about it, it does sound quite feminine

Are you from barrow?!

Yes I am. Are you?

 

[LoraLoo]

I think of it as a boys name. Again the emlyn Hughes connection. He was actually from my home town so obviously rather well known round here. I guess not as famous in other areas so people won't automatically think of him. When I actually think about it, it does sound quite feminine

Are you from barrow?!

Yes I am. Are you?

I am ☺️ Well, Dalton x

 

[KittieB]

Thanks everyone - I've seen it on some name sites and it does exist as an actual name, it's pronounced like Evelyn but with a "m".

I've never heard of Emlyn Hughes so don't associate it as being masculine.

I do love Emmeline as well, but I prefer the "lyn" ending rather than "line" or "leen".

 

[molly86]

I think of it as a boys name. Again the emlyn Hughes connection. He was actually from my home town so obviously rather well known round here. I guess not as famous in other areas so people won't automatically think of him. When I actually think about it, it does sound quite feminine

Are you from barrow?!

Yes I am. Are you?

I am ☺️ Well, Dalton x

Really?! Small world!

 

[HappyWife90]

I like the name, and definitely don't think it sounds masculine. I'm not sure, but maybe a different spelling would make it more clear - like Emmalynn? Emelynne?

 

[Cowgirl07]

I know an emalyn doesn't sound masculine or made up to me.

 

[Bevziibubble]

I like it!

 

[daneuse27]

How about Emma-Lynn (hyphenated first name?) to commemorate your middle name and your mom's name. If not, I think Emma alone is gorgeous too.