Amy

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Beloved or dearly loved
Pronunciation
AY-mee
Ay-mee
Popularity
Amy is a popular name worldwide. In the United States, it has been one of the top 1000 names since the late 1800s and reached its peak in popularity during the 1970s. In the United Kingdom, Amy has been in the top 100 names since the 1990s and continues to be a favorite among parents.

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Amy Name meanings & History

Beloved or dearly loved. English form of the Old French name Amée meaning "beloved" (modern French aimée), a vernacular form of the Latin Amata. As an English name, it was in use in the Middle Ages (though not common) and was revived in the 19th century. Amy is typically used as a girl's name.

Zodiac Sign of Amy: Action Aries

Synonyms of Amy:

A: Argumentative,Assertive,Aggressive,Action,Angry,Ambitious

M: Memory,Mother,Maternal,Manipulative,Memorabilia,Mushy,Mommy

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

Amy is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Amy include actress Amy Adams, singer Amy Winehouse, and novelist Amy Tan.

2.) Amy (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) beloved. See also Aimee,Emma,Esme.

Other Forms: Aami, Amata, Amatah, Ame, Amei, Amey, Ammy, Amya, Amye, Amylyn


3.) AMY (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derived from the Middle English Amye, which is from the Old French Aimee (beloved), a name derived from the verb aimer (to love). The name is also used as a pet form of the various names that begin with the element Ami-. Var: Ami, Amie. (A-MEE)


4.) AMY (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: From the Middle English Amye, which is from the Old French Aimee (beloved), a name derived from the verb aimer (to love). Var: Aimee, Amee, Amia, Amie. (A-ME)


5.) Amy (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) loved one

Other Forms: Aimee, Amey, Ameyye, Ami, Amie, Amye, Amye


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