Meaning & Origin
a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Ambrose
Emrys is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin, the Welsh form of the Latin Ambrosius, meaning 'immortal' or 'divine,' from Greek ambrosios.
In Arthurian legend, Merlin's original name was Myrddin Emrys — a child of mysterious prophecy who became the greatest wizard in British mythology. For parents drawn to Celtic lore and Arthurian legend, Emrys is a name steeped in mystical power and ancient Welsh tradition. Rare in American use, it carries unmistakable literary and mythological gravitas.