The nameAmy
Amy is an English girl's name meaning "beloved". It has been liked in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- French in origin
Meaning
Amy comes from the Old French Amée, "beloved", from the Latin amatus.
Origin
French in origin, through English. It is the same name as Aimée.
History
Very rare in France before the 1990s, Amy grew in the 2000s and peaked there in the late 2010s.
Famous people named Amy
- Amy Winehouse, British singer
Popularity of the name Amy
Amy in France
Amy was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,895 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Amy. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Amy in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 174 births a year.
Variants and related names
Amy in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amy mean?
Amy comes from the Old French Amée, "beloved", from the Latin amatus.
What is the origin of the name Amy?
French in origin, through English. It is the same name as Aimée.
Is Amy a girl's or a boy's name?
Amy is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Amy?
Variants and related names of Amy include Aimee.
Who are famous people named Amy?
Amy Winehouse, British singer.