Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Ember

Ember is the English vocabulary word for the smoldering remnants of a fire that appear in the form of glowing ashes. “Ember” is derived from the Olde English “æmerge” which finds its roots in the Germanic “aima” meaning “ashes”. The root origin is also associated with the verbs “to burn” or “to glow”. In essence, an ember is a glowing object representing the remains of a dying fire. Metaphorically, an ember is also sometimes associated with the remains of passion; the not-yet-distinguished leftovers of great emotion (especially love). Like a “spark”. As a female given name Ember has just come into circulation in the 21st century as American parents look for new and creative vocabulary words to use as given names for their children. Ember could also be considered an altered form of Amber. Ember is mainly used in the United States and occasionally in Canada.

All About the Baby Name – Ember

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME EMBER

The number Seven personality is deeply mystical and highly in tune with their spirituality. They operate on a different wavelength than the average joe. Spending time alone comes easily to Sevens, as it gives them time to contemplate philosophical, religious and spiritual ideas in an effort to find "real truth".  Sevens are wise, but often exude mystery as if they are tapped into something the rest of us don't understand. They love the outdoors and are fed by nature. Sevens are constantly seeking to understand human nature, our place in the universe, and the mystery of life in general. This makes them quite artistic and poetic, but they are also keen observers with high intellect - so they are equally scientific-minded. Sevens are charitable and care deeply about the human condition.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME EMBER

Ember is a pretty new name. It first appeared on the list of American female names in 2009 and has risen in popularity only modestly since then. It’s still an uncommon name bestowed upon only about 300 baby girls per year. Given its newness to the charts it’s still too soon to determine Ember’s staying power. Will she burn brightly or will her glow eventually flicker out? We’re also not quite sure what prompted this odd vocabulary word from the English dictionary to make its way onto the list of American female names. An ember is essentially a piece of dirty hot ash – doesn’t seem very appealing for a name at first glance. But when you think about it, an ember is the last spark left of a burning fire, hanging on as a final piece of warmth. A glowing, smoldering object that refuses to extinguish itself. Perhaps when you look at the definition from this perspective, Ember could be considered a “hot” name; the resulting spark leftover from mom and dad’s passion, perhaps?

Quick Facts

ON EMBER

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

558

PRONUNCIATION:

EM-bәr

SIMPLE MEANING:

Ashes; Smoldering remnants of a dying fire

Characteristics

OF EMBER

Mystical

Wise

Eccentric

Intuitive

Imaginative

Philosophical

Solitary

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Ember

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME EMBER

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Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME EMBER

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Popular Songs

ON EMBER

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Famous People

NAMED EMBER

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Children of Famous People

NAMED EMBER

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME EMBER

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