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Amy

Amy is a name with French origins and it is traditionally given to girls. It is taken from the verb 'aime', so the meaning of Amy is 'to love', 'to adore' or 'to cherish'. It was taken from the Latin term 'amare', meaning 'to love'. Many famous personalities are named Amy and one example is the well-reputed American actress Amy Adams, who is well known for her roles in films in comedies and dramas. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in the world and her other achievements include two Golden Globe awards and seven British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA'S). Another was Amy Winehouse. She was a British singer and songwriter, known for her fusion of pop and jazz, with hit singles such as 'Valerie' and 'Back To Black'.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

beloved

Origin

French

Numerology

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

M is for munificent, for you are extremely liberal in giving.

Y is for youthful, your eternal look.

Lucky

Amy lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Amy

  • Amy Lyon birth name of Emma, Lady Hamilton
  • Amy Jo Johnson American actress
  • Amy Jean Klobuchar U.S. Senator from Minnesota
  • Amy Hempel American short story author
  • Amy Andrea Childs English actress
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Amy in Pop Culture

  • Augusta Longbottom character in the Harry Potter series
  • Augusta Hawkins Elton character in Jane Austen's 'Emma'
  • Augusta Fanshawe character in Charlotte Bronte's 'Villette'
  • Augusta Macphail character in Ford Madox Ford's 'Mr Fleight'
  • Lady Augusta character in Barbara Willard's "The Richleighs of Tantamount"
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