Amy

Amy is a female given name of English and French origin. It derives from the Old French Aimée, meaning "beloved," which ultimately comes from the Latin amatus. The standard English spelling is Amy; related spellings include Aimee and Amie.

The name was adopted into English in medieval times and gained widespread popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom. In recent decades its relative popularity has declined from its peak but it remains a common choice for girls.

Notable people named Amy include actress Amy Adams; actress Amy Poehler; author Amy Tan; singer Amy Winehouse; singer Amy Grant; actress Amy Acker; singer Amy Lee; journalist Amy Goodman; and judge Amy Coney Barrett. The name also appears in literature, such as Amy March, a character in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women.