Amelie
German · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Amelie
The name Amélie derives from the Germanic name Amalia, which comes from the root "amal" meaning "work" or "industrious," combined with the suffix "-ia." It is primarily used in French-speaking regions and gained international prominence through the 2001 French film "Amélie," though the name has been borne by European nobility and saints since medieval times.
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Etymology
The name Amélie derives from the Germanic name Amalia, which comes from the root "amal" meaning "work" or "industrious," combined with the suffix "-ia." It is primarily used in French-speaking regions and gained international prominence through the 2001 French film "Amélie," though the name has been borne by European nobility and saints since medieval times.
Amelie currently ranks #828 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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