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Amédée

Amédée is a masculine given name used in French-speaking regions. It is the French form of the Latin name Amadeus, which in turn derives from Greek elements meaning love and deity.

Etymology and meaning: The name Amédée is typically interpreted as “loving God” or “one who is loved

Usage and popularity: Amédée has been most common in France and other Francophone areas such as Belgium

Variations and related names: Related forms include Amadeo in Italian and Spanish, Amadeus in Latin, and Amadeu

Cultural and historical note: Throughout French history, Amédée has appeared among scholars, clergy, and public figures

Notable bearers: The name Amédée has been borne by several individuals in French-speaking contexts, spanning various

See also: Amadeus, Amadeo.

by
God.”
Its
form
has
appeared
in
French
records
since
the
Middle
Ages
and
became
particularly
established
in
the
18th
and
19th
centuries.
and
parts
of
Canada.
In
modern
times,
it
is
less
frequently
given
to
newborns,
though
it
remains
present
in
historical
documents,
family
names,
and
regional
traditions.
or
Amadeu
in
Catalan
and
Portuguese.
These
variants
share
the
same
etymological
roots
and
similar
meanings.
in
archival
records.
While
not
as
widely
used
today,
the
name
persists
in
literature
and
genealogy
as
a
marker
of
traditional
French
naming
practice.
fields,
from
political
life
to
the
arts
and
sciences.
As
with
many
traditional
given
names,
the
exact
prominence
of
Amédée
varies
over
time
and
region.