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Ellen vs Emmy - What's the difference?

ellen | emmy |

As a proper noun ellen

is .

As a preposition emmy is

among; amongst; amid.

ellen

English

Alternative forms

* (l)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (obsolete) Zeal.
  • (obsolete) Strength; courage.
  • (theology) Strength vouchsafed; comfort; grace.

    • Derived terms

    * (l) ----

    emmy

    English

    Etymology 1

    Shortening of (Emily) or (Emma).

    Alternative forms

    * Emmie

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • A diminutive of Emily and Emma, also used as a female given name.

    • Etymology 2

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

    Noun

  • (en noun)
  • (trademark) An award given for television production.
    • English diminutives of female given names ----