Emmy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Emmy Name at a Glance

Name	Emmy
Meaning	Hardworking. Variant of Emily.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Emmy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Emmy means “Hardworking. Variant of Emily”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Emmy Name Origin

Our database records Emmy under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Emmy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Emmy is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Emmy

When considering Emmy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.