Emmett

Emmett is a masculine given name of English origin. It is used in the United States and other English-speaking countries, and it also appears as a surname. The spelling Emmett is one of several variants derived from older forms such as Emmet.

Etymology and usage: The exact origin of Emmett is uncertain. In onomastic sources it is treated as a modern English name that may be related to older surnames such as Emmet, with no single agreed-upon meaning. The name gained more widespread use in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries, and various spellings coexist, including Emmet and Emmette.

Notable people and characters: Real people with the given name include Emmett Till (1941–1955), an African American teenager whose murder helped catalyze the civil rights movement. In fiction, Dr. Emmett Brown from the Back to the Future film series and Emmett Cullen from the Twilight novels and films are prominent bearers of the name.

Geography: Emmett, Idaho, is a city in Gem County, United States. The name also appears in other toponyms, reflecting its use as a place name in various regions.

Variants and related names: Emmett may be spelled as Emmet in some usages. Related given names include Emmet and Emmette, and the name often appears in related surnames and place names.