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Ember
Meaning: a glowing coal from a fire · Origin: English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From the English word ember — a small, still-glowing piece of coal or wood — ultimately from Old English æmerge. A modern word name with a warm image.
Nicknames
Em
Ember name art
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FAQ
What does the name Ember mean?
Ember means “a glowing coal from a fire”. It comes from English.
Is Ember a popular name?
Yes — Ember has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Ember?
Em.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.