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Amelia vs. Emilia

Hello! My husband and I have agreed on a name but have a dilemma. Amelia and Emilia are pronounced the same, they are both valid names but they have different meanings and roots. Emilia is Italian and Amelia is German. I like Emilia because the spelling makes my preferred nicknames more accessible Mila and Mia. This is also the spelling I am most familiar with as it was my early childhood best friends name. I feel as though most people are more familiar with Amelia and it would lead to less spelling issues in school - the problem is that it is so familiar and much higher on the popularity list than I would like. They are both beautiful, but all around I do prefer the Emilia spelling, I just don’t want to cause issues for my daughter later in life.
Which baby name is best?
 Amelia
 Emilia
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You seek the Holy Grail of names. Let me help you in your quest. The brother of fair Guinevere will fight on foot with swords aplenty, but on his horse he'll surely lance a lot. Name him Edward for a regal name. A sister could be dubbed Katherine if greatness is what you desire.

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