Meaning: Vigorous; unceasing
The story
Amélie is the French form of Amelia. Its Germanic amal element is interpreted as vigorous, unceasing, or brave; the familiar gloss hardworking oversimplifies that history.
Nicknames
- Mia
- Millie
- Amy
- Lili
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Lower in the latest US rankings
Style
- Soft
- Works everywhere
- Modern
Origins
Amélie comes from French.
More like Amélie
More French namesAva for iPhone
Meet more names like Amélie in Ava.
Meet one name at a time, with its meaning and origin up front and its story a tap away. Swipe up for the next, heart the ones you love and share them with your partner.
Meet Ava