Bellamy
English (Modern) · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Bellamy
The given name 'Bellamy' means "beautiful friend," derived from the Old French phrase *bel ami* (modern French *bel ami*).
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Etymology
The given name 'Bellamy' means "beautiful friend," derived from the Old French phrase *bel ami* (modern French *bel ami*). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in France and England, with no specific religious association; historically, it emerged as a surname before becoming a given name, with notable bearers like the English novelist William Bellamy.
Bellamy currently ranks #797 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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