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Emmy Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "emmy" is "industrious, striving", and is used often for "girls".

Name
emmy
Meaning
industrious, striving
Pronunciation
eh-mee
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Emmy Name Details

Emmy is a diminutive form of the name Emily, which is derived from the Latin name Aemilia. Aemilia comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, which is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'aemulus' meaning 'rival, trying to equal or excel'. The name Emmy has been used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century and gained popularity in the early 20th century.

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