Emory for a girl?

ktshafra

We're having the toughest time trying to chose a name for DD#2. Currently Emory Claire is our top contender. Meanings of names are very important to me and when I looked up Emory, that spelling is typically used for a boy. I'm not sure I like the spelling Emery (which is more commonly for a girl). Any thoughts on the name Emory/Emery for a girl and spelling preference? TIA

evaazalea

Although its nms and I prefer more feminine names it's fine. I have friends that named their DD Emmery, I prefer Emery. I like the more feminine MN you have chosen. 

nikkisam14

I've never known Emory for a boy--just for girls. I think it's pretty!

RRL2012

I love the name and knew one when I was growing up. But I prefer the way she spelled it, which was Emery.

magsugar13

All boy

karen_loy

To me is all boy, I don't like it for a girl

Allycat11

The name is NMS for a boy or girl, but if you use it for a girl I prefer Emery. 

KrystalsKitsch

Maybe it's a regional thing but I've never heard Emory on a boy. I've only heard Emery [with that spelling] on little girls.

jadeandblake06

My good friend little girl name is Emmery Sue.. I LOVE her name

LaurelBee

I have a great uncle Emory and a cousin with the MN Emory. I love the name, but prefer the spelling Emery for a girl. Oh, forgot to mention, I know a mom whose H is Emory who has 2 girls. The youngest is Emery bc they are done having children and wanted to pass on the name.

schnappycat

I also have a friend with a girl Emery. While it's NMS, I think it's a softer spelling with the 'e' for a girl.

HannahO28

the name reminds me of emery boards and I hate those things... so I don't like the name in general, but I think Emery looks better for a girl.... Emory definitely makes me think boy.

sekura

I attended Emory University, so can't really imagine it as a name for a child.  As long as you don't live in the South, though, you could probably get a way with it.  Emery does seem better than Emory for a girl.

Ladiebug710

If I saw Emory on a list I would think boy.  I'd go for Emery for a girl.

angelrue522

Not a fan at all.:(

ldbryan

This is our DD's name, and we get a lot of compliments on it. I have a friend from HS that I only keep up with through Facebook who named her DD Emery. I live in Texas and know nothing about Emory University.

Carla6394

Emory is all boy, but Emery makes me think of an emery board for toenails and fingernails.

chibride4

Boy names on girls are all the rage where I live (Chicago), so I'm totally on board with the concept. Have you considered Ellery instead of Emery, though? They are so similar, yet Ellery is much more feminine. Ellery Claire is really pretty!

Linds1224

I have a friend who spells it Emri for her little girl.