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Amy
Meaning: beloved · Origin: French (from Latin) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From Old French Amée, 'beloved' (Latin amata).
Famous people named Amy
- Amy Adams (actor)
- Amy Johnson (aviator)
Nicknames
Ames
Variants & related names
Aimee, Amie, Ami
Amy name art
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FAQ
What does the name Amy mean?
Amy means “beloved”. It comes from French (from Latin).
Is Amy a popular name?
Amy is a classic girls' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Amy?
Ames.
What are other forms of Amy?
Aimee, Amie, Ami.
Similar names
Brielle · Elaine · Elle · Charlotte · Isabelle · Esme
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.