Amelie

The German form Amelie and the French spelling Amélie mean 'the diligent', 'the industrious', or 'the brave'. The name is a modern Romance variant of the Gothic (Germanic) name Amalia or Amalie.

What does the name Amelie mean?

The German form Amelie and the French spelling Amélie mean 'the diligent', 'the industrious', or 'the brave'. The name is a modern Romance variant of the Gothic (Germanic) name Amalia or Amalie. The feminine first name traces back to the ancient Ostrogothic noble family of the Amalers, which bore the nickname 'descendant of the Amalers/Amelungen'. The name is derived from the Gothic word amals, meaning 'diligent' or 'brave'. Additionally, Amelie can be interpreted from the Old High German amal and the Old Norse word component aml, translating to 'strenuous work', 'advancing', 'activity', or 'diligence'. Amelie is also considered an independent short form of names like Amalberga, Amalfrieda, or Amalgunda. Among scholars, there is also a derivation from medicine. The meaning is derived from the Latin terms A for 'missing' and melos for 'limbs'. Therefore, Amelie is a term for a malformation where limbs are absent. In the Arab world, Amal is equated with 'hope', and in Turkey, Amel means 'diarrhea'. The first name, along with its known variations Amalie and Amalia, as well as the lesser-known variants Amely, Amalija, Amalya, and Amalina, became very fashionable in Germany through Schiller's work 'The Robbers'. Note: The first names of the Germanic Goths have also spread throughout Europe, reaching as far as southern Spain and, due to raids from Arab Africa, into these regions as well.

Where does the name Amelie come from?

Etymology The girl's name Amelie likely has its roots in the Gothic, Old High German, and Old Norse language areas. The name can be translated from the Gothic name component 'amals' as 'diligent' or 'brave'. Additionally, the first name derives from the Gothic royal family of the Amalers. Another origin lies in the Old Norse word 'aml', which, like the Old High German 'amal', translates to 'advancing', 'strenuous work', or 'diligence'. Old Germanic Old Norse Gothic Ostrogothic

How do you pronounce Amelie?

Sound & Pronunciation of Amelie: The name Amelie is pronounced with three to four syllables and has a soft flow. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'A-me-lie' [ameˈliː], with the last syllable carrying the tonal emphasis. The bright ending provides a harmonious conclusion. Amelie appears modern and feminine - friendly, elegant, and present.

When is the name day of Amelie?

The name day for Amelie is July 8, July 10, and November 21.

Popularity

In the 1930s and 1940s, the name Amelie was predominantly outside the top 300 in Germany, making it one of the rarely given first names. In 1930, it reached rank 336, in 1940 rank 403, and in 1942 rank 425, clearly not belonging to the top group. In the 1950s and 1960s, the level remained low. Between 1952 and 1966, the name mostly ranked between the top 600 and top 750, thus continuing to be one of the rarely given first names.

Nicknames & pet names

Ailemei / Am / Am-Am / Amai / Amala / AmAm / Amay / Amchen / Ame / Amechen / Amei / Amel / Amelano / Amele / Amelette / Amelgator / Amelia / Ameliechen / Amelienchen / Ameliese / Amelina / Amelinchen / Amelinghausen / Amelle / Amelo / Amels / Amely / Ames / Amey / Ami / Amie / Amilein / Amili / Amilotta / Aml bamml / Amley / Amlie / Amme / Ammel / Ammi / Ammie / Amo / Ampel / Amplfieh / Amrei / Ams / Amscheli / Amschi / Amsel / Amsi / Amy / Amylinchen / Amölie / Ansidu / Biermelie / Elie / Emchen / Emi / Eumelie / Gamelie / Iguelie / Lee / Lie / Liechen / Lili / Linchen / Lini / Mammelie / Mel / Melchen / Melie / Melli / Mellie / Melly / Milli / Milly / Ramelie / Samelie / Schamelie / Stamelie / Urmelie / Ömmel / Ömmelchen

Similar first names

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Famous people

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• Amelie (character) (The Fabulous World of Amélie)
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• Amelie Fried (writer)
• Amelie Gex (poet from France)
• Amelie Glienke (painter from Germany)
• Amelie Goudjo (handball player from France)
• Amelie Grözinger (German artist)
• Amelie Hedwig Boutard-Beese (1886–1925), first female pilot in Germany)
• Amelie Helga Lundahl (Finnish painter)
• Amelie Kiefer (actress from Germany)