Emmy
Meaning of Emmy
The name Emmy is a charming and timeless choice for baby girls, pronounced as EM-ee. With roots in English-speaking countries, Emmy is often considered a diminutive or affectionate form of names like Emma or Emily. Over the years, the name has consistently maintained its appeal, subtly fluctuating in popularity but never losing its endearing quality. In recent times, it has seen a resurgence in the United States, ranking at 505th in 2023 with 599 occurrences. Emmy evokes simplicity and sweetness, making it a delightful option for parents seeking a name that is both classic and contemporary. The variation "Emmie" offers an equally lovely alternative, ensuring that this name remains versatile and beloved across generations.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as EM-ee (/ˈɑmi/)
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Notable People Named Emmy
| Amalie Emmy Noether was a pioneering German mathematician known for her groundbreaking work in abstract algebra and her fundamental theorems in mathematical physics. |
| Emmy Rossum - Emmanuelle Grey Rossum is a multi-talented American actress, director, and singer, best known for her role as Fiona Gallagher in the TV series Shameless and for her work in directing and producing television. |
| Emmy Raver-Lampman is an American actress and singer known for her work in musical theater and for portraying Allison Hargreeves in the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy. |
| Emmy van Deurzen is a renowned existential therapist known for developing a philosophical therapy rooted in existential-phenomenology. |
| Emmy Pérez is a Chicanx poet and writer from California, known for her work in the borderlands of Texas and her involvement in social justice projects. |
| Emmy Werner - Emmy E. Werner was an American developmental psychologist renowned for her studies on risk and resilience in children. |
| Emmy Okello is a Ugandan consultant physician and interventional cardiologist, serving as the Head of the Cardiac Catheterization Department at Uganda Heart Institute. |
| Emmy Ma is a Taiwanese-American former competitive figure skater, known for winning the 2021 International Challenge Cup silver medal and the 2019 Taiwanese national championship. |
| Emmy Murphy is an American mathematician and Princeton University professor known for her work in symplectic topology, contact geometry, and geometric topology. |
| Emmy, also known as Emma Bejanyan, is a renowned Armenian singer and pop icon who represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011. |
| Emmy Freundlich - Emma Freundlich was an Austrian writer and politician who became the country's first female parliamentarian in 1919 and remained in parliament until her arrest and imprisonment in 1934. |
| Emmy Abrahamson - Emmy Julia Carolina Kocula Abrahamson is a Swedish actress turned author with a diverse background in drama, acting, directing, and artistic direction across various European cities. |
| Emmy Albus Liersch was a German sprinter known for winning a gold medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1938 European Championships and setting a world record in the 4 × 200 m relay that same year. |
| Emmy Putzinger, an Austrian figure skater, achieved seventh place at the 1936 Winter Olympics and secured bronze medals at the European Figure Skating Championships in 1937 and 1938. |
| Emmy Mauthner - Emilie "Emmy" Flora Mauthner was a renowned Austrian theater and film actress. |
