Aimee
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- Name
- Aimee
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The female first name Aimee (Aimée) is a German, English, and French form of the Old French name Amee (Amée), which originally comes from the Latin Amatus. Directly translated into English, it means 'the beloved', 'the loved woman', 'the loving one', 'the loving', 'the beautiful woman', or 'the popular one'.
What does the name Aimee mean?
The female first name Aimee (Aimée) is a German, English, and French form of the Old French name Amee (Amée), which originally comes from the Latin Amatus. Directly translated into English, it means 'the beloved', 'the loved woman', 'the loving one', 'the loving', 'the beautiful woman', or 'the popular one'. The roots of the name lie in the Old French word amée for 'loved', which traces back to the Latin root amātus for 'loved' and 'liked' or amàre for 'to love' and 'to be in love'. Other variants include Amata, Amada, Amy, Ami, Amie, Amia, Amiah, Amey, Ammie, Aymee, Aimi, Aimie, Aimy, and Emee. The name also exists as a surname.
Where does the name Aimee come from?
Etymology Aimee is a female first name of Old French and Latin origin meaning 'the beloved'. Old French Latin
How do you pronounce Aimee?
Sound & pronunciation of Aimee: The name Aimee is two syllables and flows very softly. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'E-me' [ɛˈmeː] or, in a French-influenced way, as [ɛˈme], starting with an open E sound. The elongated '-mee' provides an elegant, almost floating finish. Aimee thus appears delicate and stylish - fine, calm, and sonically light.
When is the name day of Aimee?
The name day of Aimee is February 20, April 2, and November 21.
Popularity
Aimee is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,254th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2007 at 232nd. In the last ten years, Aimee has been given as a first name about 370 times, placing it 1,058th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 703rd.
Nicknames & pet names
AiAi / Aichen / Aim / Aimaim / Aimchen / Aimee-Lee / Aimeeli / Aimel / Aims / Aimsen / Aimsie / Ame / Amy / Em / Mee
Similar first names
Famous people
- Aimee Allen (singer from the USA)
- Aimee Antoinette Camus (French botanist)
- Aimee Beekman (Estonian writer)
- Aimee Bender (American writer)
- Aimee Carrero (Dominican actress)
- Aimee Carter (American writer)
- Aimee Castle (Canadian actress)
- Aimee Chan (Canadian actress)
- Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw (model from England)
- Aimee Duffy (singer (soul-pop))
- Aimee Echo (American singer)
- Aimee Fuller (snowboarder)
- Aimee Garcia (actress)
- Aimee Graham (American actress)
- Aimee Horne (Australian actress)
- Aimee Kelly (British actress)
- Aimee Leigh (Canadian actress)
- Aimee Mann (singer)
- Aimee Mayo (musician from the USA)
- Aimee Morakot Kittisara (English model)
Frequently asked questions about the name Aimee
What is the origin of the name Aimee?
Aimee is a female first name that comes from Old French and Latin. It is derived from the Old French word 'amée', which means 'loved'.
What does the first name Aimee mean?
The name Aimee means 'the beloved' or 'the loving one'. Other translations include 'the beautiful woman' and 'the popular one'.
How popular is the name Aimee?
Aimee has varying degrees of popularity in different countries, particularly in Germany, England, and France. In recent years, it has enjoyed stable popularity, especially in romantic and cultural contexts.