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Name Origin

Emmy is a diminutive of the German name Emilia, which means 'rival' or 'eager.' It can also be considered a shortened form of Emily.

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Famous People

Emmy Noether (1882-1935)

Mathematician

  • Made groundbreaking contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics.
  • Developed Noether's theorem, a fundamental principle connecting symmetry in physical systems to conservation laws.