Amelia

Name Meaning

A blend of the medieval names Emilia and Amalia. In Latin, it means "industrious" and "striving." Its Teutonic meaning is "defender." Well-known Amelias: aviator Amelia Earhart; title character in the Amelia Bedelia kids' book series.

Origin

English, Latin, Scottish, Teutonic

Theme

Place, Classic, Disney Characters, Explorers, Wild West, Cute, Popular, Pretty, Badass, Middle

Syllables

3

Famous Namesakes

Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, Amelia is the heroine of Henry Fielding's 1751 novel Amelia, St. Amelia, the patron saint of farmers and fishermen, the Amelia Bedelia children''s book series, Amelia Island, off the coast of Florida, named after Princess Amelia, a daughter of George II

Celebrity Babies

Daughter of Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, Daughter of Paul Anka

Popularity in 2019

#6

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