The nameAmédée
Amédée is the French form of Amadeus, a boy's name of Latin origin. It was common in France in the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Amédée comes from the Latin Amadeus, formed from amare, "to love", and Deus, "God".
Origin
Latin, much used in the House of Savoy.
History
Several counts and dukes of Savoy were named Amadeus. In France the name was mostly given in the early 20th century.
Popularity of the name Amédée
Amédée in France
Amédée was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 2,270 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Amédée. Half of all babies named Amédée in France were born before 1920, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Amédée in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amédée mean?
Amédée comes from the Latin Amadeus, formed from amare, "to love", and Deus, "God".
What is the origin of the name Amédée?
Latin, much used in the House of Savoy.
Is Amédée a girl's or a boy's name?
Amédée is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Amédée?
Variants and related names of Amédée include Amède.