Emmy

See also: emmy

English

Etymology 1

Shortening of Emily or Emma.

Alternative forms

• Emmie

Proper noun

Emmy

1. A diminutive of Emily and Emma, also used as a female given name.

Etymology 2

Chosen as a feminine-sounding derivation of immy, a nickname for the image orthicon tubes used in early television cameras.

Producer Bruce Kennedy holding an Emmy statuette

Noun

Emmy (plural Emmies)

1. An award given for artistic excellence in television productions.

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Danish

Proper noun

Emmy

1. a female given name, diminutive of Emilie and Emma.

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German

Alternative forms

• Emmi

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Emmy f (proper noun, genitive Emmy)

1. a female given name, diminutive of Emilie and Emma.

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Swedish

Proper noun

Emmy c (genitive Emmys)

1. a female given name, diminutive of Emilia and Emma.