Emmy

== English == === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -ɛmi === Etymology 1 === Shortening. ==== Alternative forms ==== Emmie, Emme ==== Proper noun ==== Emmy (plural Emmys) A diminutive of Emily, Emma, Emmeline or Amelia, also used as a female given name. === Etymology 2 === Chosen as a feminine-sounding derivation of immy, a nickname for the image orthicon tubes used in early television cameras. ==== Noun ==== Emmy (plural Emmys) An award given for artistic excellence in television productions. == Danish == === Proper noun === Emmy a diminutive of the female given names Emilie or Emma == French == === Proper noun === Emmy a diminutive of the female given names Émilie or Emma == German == === Alternative forms === Emmi === Pronunciation === === Proper noun === Emmy f (genitive Emmys or Emmy) a diminutive of the female given names Emilie or Emma == Swedish == === Pronunciation === === Proper noun === Emmy c (genitive Emmys) a diminutive of the female given names Emilia or Emma