Em

Em is an English name functioning as both a short form and an independent given name, derived from names beginning with the element Em-, most commonly Emma or Emily. Emma itself traces back to the Germanic element ermen, meaning whole or universal, while Emily derives from the Latin family name Aemilius, of uncertain but possibly Etruscan origin. Em has long served as a familiar pet form in English-speaking countries and gained further recognition as a standalone name in modern usage. Related forms include Emma, Emily, Emmeline, and Emmy.