Meaning and background
The story behind Emrys
Emrys is the Welsh form of Ambrose and has a historical association with Emrys Wledig, whose stories contributed to later traditions about Merlin. That is a more precise account than saying the name simply means wizard. Its Welsh reference pronunciation uses two syllables, despite a spelling that may be unfamiliar to some English readers. An owner interested in Welsh history can keep that context central. If the appeal is mainly the compact written shape, practise the intended reading rather than inventing one from the letters.
- Origin
- Welsh form of Ambrose, with a documented connection to the figure Emrys Wledig. Source
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Recorded as a dog’s name
Emrys appears in 5 dog licence records in the 2022 New York City dataset.
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Sources and research notes (2)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Dog Licensing Dataset — all seven available extract years, retrieved 24 October 2026 — Recorded name spellings in NYC licence-period rows, extract years 2016–2018, 2022–2024 and 2026. Evidence selects one stated year per name. Annual snapshots overlap; never sum them as unique dogs. No national popularity, etymology or owner naming-intent claim.
- City of Seattle Seattle Pet Licenses — DOG-only name aggregate, current source dated 6 October 2026 — Secondary spelling corroboration from dog-only licence rows. No cats, owner fields, national ranking or unique-dog claim.
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