Aimee
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Aimee
Aimee is the French feminine form of the name Aimé, derived from the Latin "amatus," meaning "beloved" or "loved one." The name stems from the past participle of the Latin verb "amare," meaning "to love."
The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and has been adopted across Western Europe and North America; it gained notable prominence in the 20th century through figures like French actress Aimée Claud Jade and remains associated with French heritage without specific religious ties.
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Etymology
Aimee is the French feminine form of the name Aimé, derived from the Latin "amatus," meaning "beloved" or "loved one." The name stems from the past participle of the Latin verb "amare," meaning "to love."
The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and has been adopted across Western Europe and North America; it gained notable prominence in the 20th century through figures like French actress Aimée Claud Jade and remains associated with French heritage without specific religious ties.
Aimee currently ranks #1,581 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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