The nameAmède

Amède is an old French boy's name, a short form of Amédée.

Meaning

Like Amadeus, it comes from Latin, "one who loves God".

Origin

Latin, through Amédée.

History

Mostly given in France in the early 20th century, Amède declined after the 1920s and became very rare.

Popularity of the name Amède

Amède in France

1927peak year (45 births)
1,310babies named Amède in France since 1900
02345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Amède was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 375 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Amède. Half of all babies named Amède in France were born before 1921, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

Variants and related names

Amède in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amède mean?

Like Amadeus, it comes from Latin, "one who loves God".

What is the origin of the name Amède?

Latin, through Amédée.

Is Amède a girl's or a boy's name?

Amède is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Amède?

Variants and related names of Amède include Amédée.