Emeric

Emeric is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, a variant of Emmerich/Emmeric that entered various European naming traditions. It has been used in Western Europe and among Hungarian communities, often as an Anglicized or Francophone form of the Hungarian Imre or the German Emmerich. The name’s forms and spellings have evolved across languages, with Emeric persisting in English-language contexts as well as in Francophone usage.

Historically, Emeric has religious and royal associations. Saint Emeric (Imre) of Hungary (1007–1031) was a prince, the son of King Saint Stephen I, and is venerated as a saint and the patron of Hungary. His life helped anchor the name in Central European Christian tradition and contributed to its continued use in Hungarian and surrounding cultures.

Notable bearers include Emeric Pressburger (born Imre Pressburger; 1902–1988), a Hungarian-British screenwriter and director who co-founded The Archers with Michael Powell. The name Emeric also appears as a variant in modern naming, with Imre serving as the native Hungarian form in many contexts. For related names, see Emmerich and Imre.