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Amber

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Meaning and origin
Amber is a Arabic girl name. The meaning of the name is `yellow-brown, precious jewel `.

Where is it used?
The name Amber is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Ambra (In Italian)
Ambre (In French)

What Amber`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Amber:
i love it there is lots of things
The worst thing about the name:
it is not my first name it is my mibble name.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
i don't know
Extra information:
the name amber is the best i even named my daughter that
The best thing about the name Amber:
amber sucks butt
The worst thing about the name:
suck it all you ppl
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
bite me you stupid ppl
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amber:
It is very pretty and you dont hear it everyday. I only met 1 other amber besides my self
The worst thing about the name:
There isnt alot of christmast orniments with Amber on it.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
It would be Autumn
Extra information:
My nicknames are: Ambz, Ambrody,Amtracks,Ambrosia,Ambie,Amber Cole, and Hamburger
The best thing about the name Amber:
It's very pretty, and it means jewel.
The worst thing about the name:
It's hard to come up with a good nickname, all I've came up with is Bambie, and my cousin calls me Ambie.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
I like the name Amber, but if I wasn't Amber then I would be Serenity, or Luna.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amber:
What's not to like?
The worst thing about the name:
It's often called a 'hooker name'
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
I'd be Renae. But I'm amber.
Extra information:
It's hard to shorten (which can be good or bad).
The best thing about the name Amber:
to me it is becaue their is a jewerly named Amber
The worst thing about the name:
it is my middle name not my first name.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
my name is not amber it is tiffany amber is my middle name.
Extra information:
but even thow i still like my name even thow it is not my first name.
The best thing about the name Amber:
I havent mey many ambers so it was always unique to me.
The worst thing about the name:
There isnt anything
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
It was going to be alexandria
Extra information:
My favorite nickname is ambear.
The best thing about the name Amber:
I have many nicknames
The worst thing about the name:
Gets old real quick
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
I would be named Nicole Marie
Extra information:
My familiy gets mad when my friends call me Amberlin
The best thing about the name Amber:
Its easy to spell and easy to ryme
The worst thing about the name:
They call yhu amburger
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
I would die it would be alexandria
Extra information:
I love mhy bf
The best thing about the name Amber:
Ppl like you get all the brains. I just get to say thanks for he ansewr.
The worst thing about the name:
Ppl like you get all the brains. I just get to say thanks for he ansewr.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
Ppl like you get all the brains. I just get to say thanks for he ansewr.
Extra information:
Ppl like you get all the brains. I just get to say thanks for he ansewr.
The best thing about the name Amber:
its original, not a lot of people have it. it means precious jewel and feirce.
The worst thing about the name:
nothing, its the best name ever. i love it xoxox
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
i dont know, nothing i supposed.
Extra information:
i love my name, not a lot of people have it so i dont hear it everywhere which is nice, its flows beautifully plus its a strong name, and i have a lot of nicknames: bambi, bamber, ambi, ambraqueesha :))
The best thing about the name Amber:
its a jewel
The worst thing about the name:
it sounds a little country fried...Amber Sue
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
Ashlee, Heather, Tiffany
Extra information:
Nicknames: Ammer Ammie Ammy (Am-Me) ambra amberly ambercrobmie
The best thing about the name Amber:
it sounds like a jewel and it is a jewel so pretty!
The worst thing about the name:
Like noooo nicknames what so ever :(
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
Hmmmm.. i think Ashley Nicole or Meghan Renee'
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amber:
It means 'Fierce' in Gaelic!
The worst thing about the name:
Being called 'Am' for short always bothered me. Nicknames like Ambie and Bambi get old and sound trashy.. Lambs (AmbaLambs) was a good one though!
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
It would still start with an A... my parents were determined for their only child to have the initials ALF (Yes, after the 1980's sitcom alien).
Extra information:
Dad got the name Amber off a beer bottle on a ski trip... Please think twice about the way you choose a name.
The best thing about the name Amber:
Hmmm, I don't know. But I've grown to like it.
The worst thing about the name:
It sounds a bit bimbo-ish to me.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
I really don't know.
Extra information:
Another Amber Rose here. Nicknames: Bambi, Amber city what a pity, Ambert. My dad inexplicably used to call me Hoobie. Both my parents used to call me squirrel too.
The best thing about the name Amber:
the best thing about my name is that it means something precious (jewl)
The worst thing about the name:
nothing i love my name
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
it was always going to be amber
Extra information:
my middle name is rose and i think it goes well together with my last name.also my mums name is rose.so i guess i am a precious flower.lol
The best thing about the name Amber:
Its really pretty :)
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing...its great
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
I love my name, So it will always be amber
Extra information:
My nicknames: Ambie, Bambi, Ambergurr, Ambam
The best thing about the name Amber:
its adorable!!!
The worst thing about the name:
ummmm...nothing!
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
it would be Sophia, Brittany, Melody or Bridgit (haha i waz supposed to pick one right)
Extra information:
Muh nicknamws r: Ambi, Ambergur,Ambipom, amber apple,Ambercrombie, Ambina,amster,and am!
The best thing about the name Amber:
It's just a pretty name for a pretty girl. Someone once told me he's never met an ugly Amber.
The worst thing about the name:
A lot of people know a lot of Ambers!
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
It would probably be my middle name, Isis. But Amber fits me, because people are always amazed that I am actually the color of Amber, they think that's the coolest thing.
Extra information:
Amber can be made unique by adding a cool middle name (like mine, Amber Isis), or a second name to the end like Amber lee or Amber Lyn, or Amber Rose
The best thing about the name Amber:
I get called a precious jewel by my close friends that i love oh so much, and i just like the name
The worst thing about the name:
when you have a friend with the same name. you get confused a lot.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
id be... not Amber. Ive always been Amber
Extra information:
you have your name for a reason! its who you are and who you were meant to be! so don't change your name.
The best thing about the name Amber:
It just makes me smile when i hear someone say it and i feel that it fits me perfectly
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing at all
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
probably Rose because that is the other half of my name and i like it to
Extra information:
I think that anyone with the name Amber should be proud to be called something as special as that, and it gives you the coolest nicknames like Ambrosia
The best thing about the name Amber:
It goes Amazingly well with any lastname!!
The worst thing about the name:
It takes you awhile to get used to it...
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
It was always Amber :) it was either going to be Amber Rose or Amber June... I got Rose!! LovE IT!!
Extra information:
Nope... Im Amber Rose and always will be! No matter the name dont think of it as who else has it... MAKE IT YOU!!! THE MORE YOU LOVE YOURSELF, THE LESS YOU WANNA BE SOMEONE ELSE! -Amber
The best thing about the name Amber:
its cool
The worst thing about the name:
nothing :D
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
phoniex :D
Extra information:
my nicknames ambuger AJ cos my middle name is jade
The best thing about the name Amber:
the best thing is the name matches my hair color and my eyes
The worst thing about the name:
i cant say my own name right
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
glesha
Extra information:
amber is a really pretty color and name but the name is not for me
The best thing about the name Amber:
It's snazzy.
The worst thing about the name:
Kinda plain, but you take what you get.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
My mom really wanted an amber.
Extra information:
My nicknames; Ambz AmbzKo Ambie Bambi Ambuh Ammur Amburger Amsterdam Ambient Ambercrombie ect. (:
The best thing about the name Amber:
Its such a cute/awesome name
The worst thing about the name:
too common
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
it would be sarah
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amber:
i love having the name because my boyfriend always calls me his little gem so i think it really fits! i love you all ambers!
The worst thing about the name:
nothing really
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
it would be Emily
Extra information:
just that to all ambers out there... i hope you love it as much as i do! ;)
The best thing about the name Amber:
It is generally well-accepted, and has a nice meaning.
The worst thing about the name:
It's boring and overly common. Doesn't have too many nice sounding nicknames, and has too many ugly sounding ones.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
I would've been named Olinda. I would prefer a less common name if I were to name myself, but it's more trouble than it's worth.
Extra information:
My nicknames are/were: Hamburger, Amburger, Burger, Amby, Ambrosia, Anbaa, Abu, and Ammur. I'm not terribly fond of any but Ambrosia.
The best thing about the name Amber:
The Best Thing About Being Names Amber IS That In Hindi, the name is derived from Sanskrit, Which means Sky.
The worst thing about the name:
Hmmmm..... Nothing Really. lol! Just that you can make a really embarassing asong out of it! lol like Amburrito like doritos with burritos! Lol!
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
if it wasn't then idk if it was different then it wouldn't suit me.
Extra information:
I love my name and i like its meaning in Hindi.
The best thing about the name Amber:
its amazing and sexy
The worst thing about the name:
when people call me sap afer they look my name up in the dictionary..but i kinda like its unique.i also dont like the way my signature looks.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
im not sure what it would be.
Extra information:
i also get called a lot of the other names othe people have listed. my mom calls me amber hamburger. i mostly get called that, sap, amby, and amm. oh and ammer because a friend cant say it haha.
The best thing about the name Amber:
the best ting about the name Amber is that it means something precious!
The worst thing about the name:
it is so common where i'm from
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
it would be britteny which is werid because my best friend's name is brittney and we were born on the same day!!!
Extra information:
it's hard to come up with nicknames but i do have a few that my dad calls me and that's Am and Berg!!!LOL (but separately)
The best thing about the name Amber:
I think it is unique...I don't know very many other Ambers.
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing, I like it.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
I can't picture my name being anything else?
Extra information:
My nickname by friends: they just think it is funny, totally doesn't mean I'm a bimbo...I'm married and about to be a first time mommy. But they love to call me Bimber! haha lol
The best thing about the name Amber:
I couldn't picture myself with any other name.
The worst thing about the name:
Alot of other people have the name.. So its pretty boring.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
I would wanna be named something more unique..
Extra information:
My nicknames are;;Ambii, AmbiiBambii, Amberlin, Ambiez, and Ambie-wa.(:
The best thing about the name Amber:
Nothing.
The worst thing about the name:
It is really annoying. Amberger. Amberina. Bambi. Ambie. Ambergini. Amberella. Everything is annoying.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
I'd be happy.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amber:
its special and makes me unique
The worst thing about the name:
everybody calls me ember!
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
shakeezia or shakirah...
Extra information:
amber ROCks!
The best thing about the name Amber:
Theres Loads Of NickNames :D
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Amber....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amber:
It is cute and everyone compliments it
The worst thing about the name:
gettin called trafficlights
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
i dont kno
Extra information:
my nicknames are ambi, bambi
The best thing about the name Amber:
it sounds cool and i have awsome nicknames like amberina
The worst thing about the name:
you always get compared to the dumb cheer leaders on tv
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
it would be cloe or emily
Extra information:
everybody loves this name its uniqe
The best thing about the name Amber:
its unique, pretty, and unlike all other names, you NEVER get sick of it!
The worst thing about the name:
My sister teases me by calling me Amber Hamburger. There are also no nicknames, but everyone has one and its kinda lame to have a nickname. So why have one?
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
If i wasn't Amber then i'd be Chrystal or Diane...something too common and even boring now.
Extra information:
The name AMBER rox and it's so nice. It makes me feel SPECIAL because its so pretty and just rings like a bell. ;) If you don't know what to name ur child, NAME IT AMBER!!!!!
The best thing about the name Amber:
I get alot of compliments on my name...it is a pretty name
The worst thing about the name:
Alot of people have the name amber
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
well my mom was going to name me Dawn...I would have hated to be named that...I like my name it's who I am!!!
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amber:
Everything :) Its beautiful, unique and pretty.
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
I'd be called Chloe
Extra information:
I'd name my baby girl Amber Rose if I wasn't called Amber
The best thing about the name Amber:
its a cool name and not many people have it. It also goes really good with my middle name Amber Dee♥
The worst thing about the name:
You dont get many cool nicknames. I just get Am and Amb.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
I'd Be kennedy Lee.
Extra information:
I love my name. ♥Amber Dee!
The best thing about the name Amber:
It's unique... Like me! I love the name.
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
It would be jade
Extra information:
My nicknames are: ambie, amba, and amburger
The best thing about the name Amber:
yes i agree it means somthing other than thoose boring silly names like sam and ben and tom!!
The worst thing about the name:
NOTHING
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
i dunno
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amber:
That it actaully MEANS somthing other then rebecca or.. ellie :D also its very nunique
The worst thing about the name:
some people call me amber hurst pickle or amber gas coinn or they spell my name like amburee
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
I dunno really...
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amber:
It sounds nice, and has a nice meaning. People like it in general.
The worst thing about the name:
It's fairly boring, but it could be worse.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
I would have been Olinda, Alison, or 7.
Extra information:
Nicknames I've had (based on my name): Amby, Amburger, Hamburger, Burger, Ambah
The best thing about the name Amber:
my friends make up funnie nicknames
The worst thing about the name:
well you know in sciense how you learn about the rock amber well when ever the teacher says it everyone laughs
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
isabella
Extra information:
my friends call me amalicous
The best thing about the name Amber:
not namy people have the name. i like the sound of it.
The worst thing about the name:
no nicknames.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
i would be kendra.
Extra information:
Amber Renee♥
The best thing about the name Amber:
i get compliments most of the time... im paki/iranian n im happy to av a western name. it means sky... ;)
The worst thing about the name:
some of my friends cal me tamber.. i hate that. n its a boys name too!!! weird but happens back home :(
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
my mum said she wanted to name me yasmis or shaila...urrghh. my dad named me :) thx dad
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amber:
There aren't alot of Ambers around, but not unique.
The worst thing about the name:
No nicknames.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amber:
its unique...and IM UNIQUE :D
The worst thing about the name:
theres no nicknames...
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
i would love to be grace.. i love the name :)
Extra information:
im bored. :)
The best thing about the name Amber:
It's unique just like me, it's pretty and so many things all in one, it's uncommon for me
The worst thing about the name:
OH MY GOD I USED TO GET CALLED AMBER THE HAMBURGER IN KINDERGARTEN :[ i just wrote a college essay that got me accepted about it, i thought i was the only one, i don't feel so alone :] AND there's no good nicknames that come from it :[ oh well it's still amazing
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
it wouldn't not be, anything else would be too boring
Extra information:
PLEASE COMMENT BACK, OTHER HAMBURGER AMBER I'D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU!
The best thing about the name Amber:
It's unique and not many people have it.
The worst thing about the name:
People call me 'hamberger'.
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
I woulden't be me, I love the name Amber and I would never change it.
Extra information:
The name Amber rocks my socks off!!! Woohoo!!!
The best thing about the name Amber:
i have a cool nickname
The worst thing about the name:
i get called amber flander
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
i wouldn't have been posh
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amber:
i like the it, its my moms fav color =]
The worst thing about the name:
its not unique
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
i wouldnt be me
Extra information:
i like my name and always will
The best thing about the name Amber:
Great first name, not many Ambers around
The worst thing about the name:
my family calls me ber
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
not really
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amber:
everything
The worst thing about the name:
so many people getting called amber
If my name wasn`t Amber....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amber:
I'm named after beer, and a pretty stone!
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing really
If my name wasn`t Amber....:
uhmmm..nothing.
Extra information:
mua

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Statistics for Amber

Amber appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 146. The name reached the top-100 16 times. 1990 was a `top year` for the name Amber. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #15. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	146
2006	136
2005	101
2004	88
2003	74
2002	65
2001	51
2000	46
1999	41
1998	37
1997	29
1996	27
1995	22
1994	21
1993	17
1992	19
1991	16
1990	15
1980	22
1970	243
1960	588
1950	970
1940	---
1930	---
1920	---
1910	813
1900	971
1890	873
1880	583