Emmet

Boy

Origin: English · Irish

Meaning

“from the English surname Emmet, Old English for 'ant'; associated with the Irish patriot Robert Emmet”

Robert Emmet led a failed rebellion in 1803 and was executed; his speech from the dock is famous in Irish history.

Rarity: uncommon

Peak decade: 1900s

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