Amy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Amy Name at a Glance

Name	Amy
Meaning	Beloved.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Amy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Amy means “Beloved”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Amy Name Origin

Our database records Amy under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Amy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Amy is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Amy

When considering Amy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.