English · French

Bellamy

Pronounced BEL-uh-meeShare

Meaning: Beautiful friend

  • Gender-neutral
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

An English surname from the Old French expression bel ami. Its warm meaning and three-syllable rhythm have supported modern given-name use across genders.

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Bellamy comes from English and French.

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