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Emeraude
How to Pronounce Emeraude
Pronounced em-uh-ROHD /ɛm.əˈroʊd/Medium
Meaning: Émeraude is the French word for 'emerald', used as a girls' given name. Like Ruby, Pearl and Jade, it is a gemstone name — here in its elegant French form, ultimately from Greek smaragdos, the emerald stone.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Emeraude is the French word for 'emerald', pressed into service as a girls' name. It sits in the beloved tradition of gemstone names — Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Jade — but keeps its French spelling and lilt. The word itself descends through French and Latin from Greek smaragdos, the green stone prized since antiquity.
As an American given name it is a recent rarity, appearing chiefly from the late 2000s and only a few dozen times a year even at its faint peak. Its small rise tracks the visibility of the actress who bears it; the name remains an uncommon, distinctly French-flavored choice, appealing to parents who love jewel names but want something less expected than Ruby.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Emeraude Toubia (1989–present)American actress known for the television series Shadowhunters and Only Murders in the Building.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Emeraude mean?
Emeraude is the French word for 'emerald', making it an elegant gemstone name.
How do you pronounce Emeraude?
It's said em-uh-ROHD /ɛm.əˈroʊd/ — three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Emeraude a boy or girl name?
Emeraude is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Emeraude?
Emeraude is a rare name in the U.S., seen mainly in recent decades.