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I think of Irish patriot Robert Emmet (with one "t") or poor Emmett Till, the (U.S.) civil rights icon. I've never read the Twilight books, but I am aware that there is a character in them that is driving the current Emmett trend.

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Too trendy? Perhaps, but it's not the worst trend out there. Those books have brought new life into some great old classics like Jasper, Esme and Rosalie, so I'm not totally down on them [Renesme (?) notwithstanding]. Harry Potter too.

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I love the "Em-" sound at the beginning of Emmett too. I wouldn't say it was "too soft." If the popularity is bothering you, what about Emmerich / Emeric instead? It starts off soft with the "em-" sound, but ends with a powerful "k" sound. Sort of a mixed bag. Anyway, I find it very attractive and romantic sounding. Just a thought.

This message was edited 6/26/2012, 3:50 PM

Nah, I wouldn't consider it trendy. I've only met one, and he's 2 years old. I also don't think it's particularly soft sounding, but maybe that's because I tend to like softer names for boys.

How do I adore Emmett? let me count the ways! Okay, so that's rather cheesy, but I do really love Emmett. It's a fairly recent love but I think it's just such a great name. I think it does have a slight soft sound to it with the Em- but overall it such a handsome name!
I don't know where you live but Emmett is probably a bit more popular in the UK and Ireland but here in the USA I've very rarely heard it used. And Emmett is definitely less used than Elliott is here.
My favorite Irish singer is Emmet Cahill who spells his name with only one T.
Overall I wouldn't say the name Emmett is trendy at all. It should definitely be used more. :)

I've never met anyone called Emmett and I don't really consider it trendy - I actually really like it.

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Obviously I wouldn't use it, since my name is Emma!

A bit trendy, but not unforgivably so. And soft-sounding? Delightfully so. I love it. I know one who will be one year old this summer.