Emmy

See also: emmy

English
Producer Bruce Kennedy holding an Emmy statuette

Etymology 1

Shortening of Emily or Emma.

Alternative forms

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.

Noun

Emmy (plural Emmys)

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

Danish

Proper noun

Emmy

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

German

Alternative forms

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Proper noun

Emmy f (genitive Emmy)

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

Swedish

Proper noun

Emmy c (genitive Emmys)

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