Amanda Name Meaning
Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Amanda.Fact checked by Sarah ScottFact checked by Sarah ScottAmanda is a Latin name meaning "loveable" or "worthy of love." The name was first recorded in 1212 in Warwickshire, England. It was a popular literary name in the 17th and 18th centuries and was also a staple of the 1980s.The name Amanda is a derivative of the name Miranda, which was first used as a girl's name by William Shakespeare in The Tempest. Amanda was an offshoot of this name and has been used as a girl's name for centuries since. Origin: Amanda is a Latin name meaning "loveable" or "worthy of love."Gender: Amanda is often used as a girl's name. The masculine version, Amandus, is typically used for boys.Pronunciation: uh-man-duh
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How Popular Is the Name Amanda?In the early 1900s, Amanda was in the top 200 most popular girl names, but it soon began a decline. In 1976 it broke into the top 10 names in the United States. Amanda reached its peak of popularity in 1980 as the No. 2 most popular name for girls in the United States. It stayed in the top five for another 12 years straight.While you're likely to run into plenty of '80s and '90s babies named Amanda, it's not quite as likely that you'll find many newborns given the name today. After its hot streak in the 1980s and 1990s, Amanda's popularity dwindled, gradually growing less popular each year. As of 2023, the Social Security Administration had Amanda sitting at No. 484 on its list.Regardless of its statistical decline, Amanda is still a lovely, timeless option worthy of consideration.Name VariationsThere are many variations of the name Amanda to consider:AmanadaAmandalynAmandineAmataAmandahAmandaleeAmandiMandalineSimilar NamesOther popular names for those who like Amanda include:AbigailAlyssaAmeliaElizabethEmilyEmmaIsabellaNatalieOliviaSophiaSamanthaVictoriaOther girl names starting with "A" include:AdaAddisonAdeleAlanaAlexandraAminaAmyAngelinaAnnaAnnieAubreyAudreyAuroraAvaCommon Nicknames for AmandaThe most common nicknames for Amanda include:Mandy/Mandi: MandaAndi/AndySuggested Sibling NamesPopular options for Amanda's siblings include:AshleyAmberAndrewAustinElizabethHannahJessicaJoshuaOliviaFamous People Named AmandaThere are many famous Amandas, including:Amanda Bynes, American actress who rose to fame as a child star on Nickelodeon in the 1990sAmanda Gorman, American poet and activist, known as the youngest poet to read at a presidential inaugurationAmanda Peet, American actress known for Something's Gotta Give and A Lot Like LoveAmanda Seyfried, American actress known for her roles in Mean Girls and Mamma Mia!Amanda Schull, American actress best known for her roles in One Tree Hill and Pretty Little LiarsAmanda (Mandy) Moore, American singer and actress, known for starring in A Walk To Remember and the TV drama This Is Us More Baby NamesStill searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names in the USUnique Baby Girl Names45 Gender-Neutral Baby Names
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