Amelie
Meaning of Amelie
Amelie (ah-MAY-lee) is the French cousin of Amelia and traces her roots back to the old Germanic word “amal,” meaning work or industrious spirit. Yet this girl wears her work ethic with Parisian flair—think café-au-lait in one hand, big dreams in the other. Since the whimsical 2001 film “Amélie” lit up movie screens, parents in the States have been smitten; nearly 400 little Amelies arrived in 2024 alone, nudging the name into the mid-500s on the charts. She carries a double passport of qualities: the steady heartbeat of diligence and the sparkling joie de vivre of a street accordion in Montmartre. Picture her as the friend who helps with homework, then paints the sunset just for fun—¡qué encanto! For families seeking a name that feels both classic and freshly frosted, Amelie offers a sweet whisper of Europe and a big abrazo of possibility.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ah-MAY-lee (/a.me.li/)
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Notable People Named Amelie
| Amelie Morgan is a British artistic gymnast who won bronze in the team event at the 2020 Olympics and on the uneven bars at the 2021 European Championships. |
| Amelie Bea Smith is an English child actress recognized for her role in The Haunting of Bly Manor and as the voice of Peppa Pig. |
| Amelie Hunter is a former Australian cricketer who played as Victoria's wicket-keeper, recording 17 catches and 12 stumpings in 30 WNCL matches. |
| Amélie Mauresmo is a French former tennis champion who reached world No. 1, won two Grand Slam titles and an Olympic silver medal. |
| Amélie of Leuchtenberg was Empress of Brazil as the wife of Pedro I. |
| Amélie Le Gall, known as Mademoiselle Lisette, was the women's world cycling champion in 1896. |
