Amanda Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Amanda Name at a Glance

Name	Amanda
Meaning	Lovable, worthy of love. Some scholars believe this name was invented by 17th century British dramatist Colley Cibber who gave it to a character in his play 'Love's Last Shift.' Noel Coward later named a character Amanda in 'Private Lives'.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Amanda Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Amanda means “Lovable, worthy of love. Some scholars believe this name was invented by 17th century British dramatist Colley Cibber who gave it to a character in his play 'Love's Last Shift.' Noel Coward later named a character Amanda in 'Private Lives”. 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.

Amanda Name Origin

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

Is Amanda a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Amanda

When considering Amanda 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.