Emmy

Girl's name

Emmy is a diminutive of the name Emma, which is of German origin and means "whole" or "universal."

Meaning Rival
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 690
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Emmy Rossum - Actress, known for "Shameless" and "The Phantom of the Opera."
  • Emmylou Harris - Singer-songwriter, known for country and folk music.
  • Emmy Noether - Mathematician, known for Noether's theorem in physics.
  • Emmy Clarke - Actress, known for "Monk" and "My House in Umbria."
  • Emmy Destinn - Opera singer, known for her soprano performances.
  • Emmy Bridgwater - Artist, associated with the Surrealist movement.
  • Emmy Hennings - Cabaret performer, associated with Dadaism.
  • Emmy Wehlen - Actress and singer in early 20th-century musicals.
  • Emmy Andriesse - Dutch photographer known for her wartime images.

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Brothers for Emmy

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Name Variants

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