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Emmy - What does it mean?

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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 ----

    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.