Emilie's body type and facial features are based off a performer known for hooping,fire work, stilt walking and general stageshow mayhem. Her name is Maggie Lally, but she is better known for her run as the character "Captain Maggot" in the Emilie Autumn stageshows.
" I want to sing a song!"Maggie and her hoop of fireAs for her name, it was not originally Emilie, but after her original name was taken by a different character I had to find something on the fly. I started looking up names meanings and the meaning of Emilie is perfect for the character.

After a short talk with Vic I went with it, despite the coincidence.