aimé

Aimé is a masculine given name in French. It derives from the adjective aimé, meaning “loved” or “beloved,” which itself comes from the Latin amatus. The feminine form Aimée exists and is used in the same linguistic tradition. As a name, Aimé carries positive connotations of affection and endearment.

The name has been used in France and other French-speaking regions since the early modern period, enjoying particular popularity in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today it remains in use in Francophone communities around the world, including France, Belgium, Canada (notably Quebec), the Caribbean, and parts of Africa, though it is less common than in the past.

Notable people named Aimé include Aimé Césaire (1913–2008), a Martiniquais poet and co-founder of the Négritude movement; Aimé Bonpland (1773–1858), a French botanist and explorer; and Aimé Jacquet (born 1941), a French football manager who led the national team to victory in 1998. The name also appears in literature and historical records as part of the broader French personal-name tradition, reflecting its enduring association with affection and esteem.