Emperor
EM-per-er
A rare English word-name literally meaning “emperor,” tied directly to imperial power and grandeur.
Meaning
As a given name, Emperor is taken straight from the English title for a sovereign ruler of an empire, ultimately from Latin *imperator*. It is not a traditional biblical or saint’s name, but a modern-style word name that carries the sense of authority, rank, and majesty. The provided excerpts show it in use as an unusual personal name, including cases like “Mr. Emperor Adrian.”
Origin
EnglishLatinvaries by culture
Fun fact
The excerpts suggest Emperor was used occasionally in English-speaking contexts as a very unusual given name, rather than as a long-established traditional one.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature.