Emmy

Emmy is a diminutive and pet form of names beginning with Em-, most commonly Emma or Emily, both of which ultimately derive from the Germanic element ermen, meaning whole or universal. The name has been used independently across English, French, Swedish, Dutch, and German-speaking cultures, reflecting the widespread popularity of its source names throughout medieval and modern Europe. It gained particular cultural visibility in the twentieth century through the Emmy Award, the American television industry honor named after the image orthicon tube (nicknamed immy), though this association reinforced rather than originated the name's use. Related forms include Emma, Emily, Emmeline, and Emmi.