Emmy

Emmy is a feminine given name, frequently used as a short form of Emma, Emilia, or Emmeline. It is employed as a standalone name in many English-speaking and Northern European cultures. Variants such as Emmie, Emmi, and Emme are common, and the name has appeared in various languages and forms since the 19th century.

The Emmy Awards, commonly referred to simply as the Emmys, are a group of American awards recognizing excellence in television. They are administered by three sister organizations: the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Primetime Emmys), the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Daytime, Sports, and other crafts Emmys), and the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (International Emmys). The awards were established in 1949. Winners are selected by members of the respective academies, and the statuette depicts a winged woman holding an atom. Emmys are awarded across multiple categories in programming, acting, directing, writing, and technical crafts, with separate ceremonies for primetime, daytime, sports, and international television.

In contemporary usage, Emmy is primarily associated with the television awards, though it remains a legitimate given name. Notable people named Emmy include Emmy Rossum, an American actress and musician known for her roles in film and television. The name continues to be used internationally, both as a stand-alone given name and as a familiar form of longer names.