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Amy

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Meaning and origin
Amy is a English girl name. The meaning of the name is `Beloved.`.

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

How do they say it elsewhere?
Aim�e (In French)
Amie (In English)

For the opposite sex use:
In French: Aim� (M)

What Amy`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Amy:
Short and Sweet
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Amy....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amy:
I was named after my Grandma Amy :)
The worst thing about the name:
People think I am saying Jamie
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
I would have been a Becky
Extra information:
Nope! :)
The best thing about the name Amy:
Short, easy to spell and have no problems with people pronouncing it.
The worst thing about the name:
Amy Winehouse (RIP)
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
it would have been Prudence - thank you Dad for saving me! Lol
Extra information:
I'm Amy Elizabeth, named after two of my grandmothers :) I love my name!
The best thing about the name Amy:
It sounds COOL!
The worst thing about the name:
Bit to Girlie (for me)
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
I would be called Alex (if i was a boy) + i wouldn't be me
Extra information:
GO AMY'S EVERYWHERE, WE JUST ROCK!
The best thing about the name Amy:
My friend is called Amy.
The worst thing about the name:
It's very simple and common
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
My name isn't Amy...
Extra information:
My friend Amy is blonde and very dumb. Her last name is Bassil. Fb her.
The best thing about the name Amy:
it is the best
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Amy....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amy:
meaningful,classic and cute. extremely feminine
The worst thing about the name:
many people pronounce it wrong
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
cant imagine any other name. i'm proud of my name. thank you mom n dad
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amy:
i think it's unique in some ways depending on how it's spelt :)
The worst thing about the name:
i don't think there is a worst thing, then again i guess you could say being big headed is a bad thing, but that may just be me?
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
i used to be a boy, as weird as it may seem so originally i was a boy called andy ahaha,
Extra information:
well that was kind of my secret ^ but my nanny, aunty and daughter are all called amy too, runs in the family :)
The best thing about the name Amy:
it's pretty :)
The worst thing about the name:
not many people know how to spell it! :(
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
I don't really know. my middle name is nicole, so...?
Extra information:
not really...
The best thing about the name Amy:
It's simple, short and easy to remember. Also it sounds nice.
The worst thing about the name:
Everyone always wants to know if its spelt with a 'y' or 'e' or 'ie' or some other random letter combination.
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
Never thought about it.
Extra information:
For some reason certain people can't seem to pronounce it right, even after I correct them.
The best thing about the name Amy:
It awesome :)
The worst thing about the name:
Its really popular
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
it would be bob!
Extra information:
nope
The best thing about the name Amy:
Boner
The worst thing about the name:
Sex
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
ur mom
Extra information:
boner
The best thing about the name Amy:
Its a cute name
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing although its very popular
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
My mum was going to call me Gemma! so glad she called me Amy as i don't really suit a Gemma lol
Extra information:
When i was at school there wasnt many Amys but now in my son's class there are a few Amy's so its very popular now.
The best thing about the name Amy:
Everybody likes it
The worst thing about the name:
It's a bit little-girlish, and people misspell it a lot. And also my dad calls me amy-lou as my nmae is amy louise.
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
i would be called something else. which would be a bit sad cos I wouldn't be aims anymore.
Extra information:
Don;t put it together with louise..there are loads of amy louises. Loads.
The best thing about the name Amy:
Its short and pretty with a lovely feminine meaning
The worst thing about the name:
Amy Winehouse lol, aside from that nothing.
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
It would have been Rebecca
Extra information:
Its a classic!!!!
The best thing about the name Amy:
People call me Ames or AJ as my names Amy Jane
The worst thing about the name:
When i was younger there was quite a lot of Amys, it seems to be coming back into fashion too.
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
who knows!?
Extra information:
I was named after Amy from the A Team by by brothers
The best thing about the name Amy:
you cant give it a nickname
The worst thing about the name:
it sounds boring
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
i would like the name sarah
Extra information:
no
The best thing about the name Amy:
it's short
The worst thing about the name:
it's common.
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
i'd be a boy.
Extra information:
amy louise os a wayyy popular name, it annoys me.
The best thing about the name Amy:
it's classic
The worst thing about the name:
there is a name my litlle bro calls me .. lamey , lol
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
it was gonna be sky ... ugh
Extra information:
this is name is plain and beautiful and will never go out of style !!
The best thing about the name Amy:
It is feminine and sweet.
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing.
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
It would have been Lucinda!
Extra information:
I'm so glad my mom & dad named me Amy!
The best thing about the name Amy:
short and sweet
The worst thing about the name:
it was very popular when i was growing up
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
it would be Eric b/c i would have been a boy
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amy:
It's short
The worst thing about the name:
It's short, LOL.
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
Then it would have been Leeanee which is not a particular favorite.
Extra information:
I get Ames or Amos as a nickname.
The best thing about the name Amy:
It's short and easy to spell.
The worst thing about the name:
I had 2 Amy's in each class rowing up.
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
It would be Emily...like my twin sister.
Extra information:
AMY - It's not that hard to spell.
The best thing about the name Amy:
It is a very pretty name, and easy to say and spell.
The worst thing about the name:
When people would call me Amus.
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
Then my dad would have named me Dawn...thank goodness mom jumped in and said it is Amy.
Extra information:
My name is Amy Lynn and I love it.
The best thing about the name Amy:
It has a beautiful meaning and is really girly and feminate.
The worst thing about the name:
Amy Winehouse
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
I'd be called Johnathon as I would have been a boy
Extra information:
I was named after Amy Johnson - now thats somthing to look up to.
The best thing about the name Amy:
its easy to spell, pronounce, and remember
The worst thing about the name:
its wayyy to simple and boring
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
it would've been Kiely-Vivianne
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amy:
Its feminine, easy to spell and say
The worst thing about the name:
Born in 1985 i went to school with 15 other amy's
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
i really like the name genevieve, but im happy with amy and its kind of stuck now
Extra information:
no decent nick names, i hate Ames, i hate it with a passion
The best thing about the name Amy:
Its easy, and you don't meet like 549512 people in one day with your name, like you do with Danielle or any common name like that
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
I like my name, so i wouldn't change it, but i am liking the name Riley or Chloe ?
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amy:
very easy to say and spell
The worst thing about the name:
plain
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
calra ladean....lol yuck
Extra information:
i like it spelled amiee
The best thing about the name Amy:
Its easy to spell
The worst thing about the name:
its to plain
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
It Would Have Been Sarah
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amy:
Amy-Everyone loves Amy
The worst thing about the name:
nothing thats why its perfect
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
I would cry
Extra information:
I never met a Amy I didn't like
The best thing about the name Amy:
diffrent
The worst thing about the name:

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

Extra information:
I really like my name and I would suggest it to anyone searching for a name for a girl.
The best thing about the name Amy:
it is short and sweet!
The worst thing about the name:
It can be plain
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
nope!
Extra information:
My parents wanted to anme me April that is when i was born. i am so glad that they didn't!
The best thing about the name Amy:
its a short simple name!
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
no
Extra information:
amy is a lovly name, i love it, you can't go wrong!
The best thing about the name Amy:
My nickname Amers.
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing, I love it
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
Yes, my best friends name is Amy too.
Extra information:
All the Amy's I know are the sweetest girls, so defiantly chose this name if you want a sweetheart*
The best thing about the name Amy:
It's an easy and simple name...also it's girly and cannot be unisex!
The worst thing about the name:
I don't think it suits me and sometimes i think it can be a bit babyish.
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
I don't think i'd have answered if someone shouted me by another name so no not reallt.
Extra information:
If i was calling my child Amy I wouldn't spell it like mine is spelt!
The best thing about the name Amy:
that my name means beloved ~ i am showered with affection and love everywhere i go
The worst thing about the name:
in my generation it felt generic b/c i know about 5 other amy's....but that's not so bad
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
would i be as beloved as i am? : )
Extra information:
i always wished it was spelled in a more exotic way... like aimee or amie...
The best thing about the name Amy:
The name is short and it was easy to learn how to spell.
The worst thing about the name:
The nick names.. Ames, Amers, Aim... I dont like them..
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
Me.. I am Amy. And I dont want it to change.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Amy:
Short and easy to spell!
The worst thing about the name:
No easy nickname (Ame/Aim which just reminds me of toothpaste)
If my name wasn`t Amy....:
I was always alphabetically first when we lined up in school :)
Extra information:

More `Amy` links
Amy as abbreviation
Actors named Amy
Amy in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Amy

Amy appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 119. In the last 128 years Amy has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. The name reached the top-100 12 times and reached the top-10 2 times. 1970 was a `top year` for the name Amy. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #5. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	119
2006	128
2005	111
2004	106
2003	119
2002	109
2001	114
2000	106
1999	105
1998	96
1997	92
1996	88
1995	76
1994	77
1993	65
1992	51
1991	43
1990	38
1980	8
1970	5
1960	77
1950	218
1940	321
1930	332
1920	263
1910	225
1900	165
1890	135
1880	108