Girl

Amélie

ah-may-LEE

Rare & Uncommon → Stable

✦ Meaning

“French form of Amelia, derived from Germanic 'amal' (work). Popularized by the whimsical 2001 film, it carries connotations of industrious charm and Parisian romance.”

Popularity Over Time

Amélie US popularity rank over timeRank 10450 in 1995 to rank 604 in 2013. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#604#5527#104501902192019401960198020002024

Amélie is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

FrenchGermanic

Syllables

3

Nicknames

AmyMiaMel

Style

PlayfulElegantModernSoft

Famous Bearers

  • Amélie (fictional
  • Audrey Tautou)
  • Amélie Mauresmo
  • Amélie Nothomb

Cross-Cultural Notes

French origin; works well in English-speaking and francophone contexts

People Also Ask

French form of Amelia, derived from Germanic 'amal' (work). Popularized by the whimsical 2001 film, it carries connotations of industrious charm and Parisian romance.

Amélie is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Popular nicknames for Amélie include Amy, Mia, Mel.

Names that pair beautifully with Amélie include Margot, Claude, Lucien.