The nameAmour

Amour is an old French name, given to boys and girls.

Meaning

From the Latin amor, "love".

Origin

Latin.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1910s and 1920s.

Popularity of the name Amour

Amour in France

1923peak year (25 births)
725babies named Amour in France since 1900
01325 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Amour was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 180 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Amour. Half of all babies named Amour in France were born before 1929, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amour mean?

From the Latin amor, "love".

What is the origin of the name Amour?

Latin.

Is Amour a girl's or a boy's name?

Amour is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.