Amy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Amy Name at a Glance

Name	Amy
Meaning	Dearly loved; Beloved. From the Old French Amee, which derives from the Latin amatus meaning loved. In common use after publication of American Louisa May Alcott's 'Little Women'.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Amy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Amy means “Dearly loved; Beloved. From the Old French Amee, which derives from the Latin amatus meaning loved. In common use after publication of American Louisa May Alcott's 'Little Women”. 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 French origin. Browse more French 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.