Message: "Amy" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Amy

by Kate

2/4/2008, 3:01 PM

What do you think of Amy? Do you think it's too dated to use now?

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- Mareasi (Free_Spirited_Girly) +1

2/6/2008, 12:03 AM

I really like it although spelt Aimee, it's on my favourite's list

- Kate

2/6/2008, 9:54 AM

Aimée is pronounced "eh-MAY" though.

- Mareasi (Free_Spirited_Girly)

2/6/2008, 12:00 AM

I really like it although spelt Aimee, it's on my favourite's list

- lac (guest)

2/4/2008, 8:49 PM

Yeah, I feel it's a tad dated. It sounds like an 80's name to me, and makes me think of an airheaded cheerleader. It's too... insubstantial for me. I think I would prefer it as a nn for something longer and more elegant, like Amelia.

- Pink Princess +1

2/4/2008, 8:47 PM

I love the name Amy and always have. I don't think it's too dated, I think it would be nice on a little girl these days.

- Kelly R. (Kelly716)

2/5/2008, 6:02 PM

I agree.

- RoxStar

2/4/2008, 3:17 PM

Still seems to be pretty popular, I know of Amys of all ages. I don't really like it, it's akin to Mary, Sarah or Elizabeth. Classic, but blah.

- AG.

2/4/2008, 3:15 PM

I think it's dated, but not horribly so. Also, I know a few Amelias who go by Amy, so that could be a nice alternative. That way you'd have some flexibility?

- penguiny7 +1

2/4/2008, 3:11 PM

It is dated, but I think the simple sound of it goes along with many of the very popular names (Ava, Emma, Ellie, etc.). Personally I don't find the name that exciting, but it isn't a bad name. I could picture a little girl name Amy.

This message was edited 2/4/2008, 3:12 PM

- Amy (guest)

2/5/2008, 12:27 PM

Amy is my name, and I was named after my Grandmother who was born in the early 1900's... so it does have time on it's side. I never hated my name... nor did I love it. It's just kind of a plain, no nonsense name. I know Amy's of all ages... the youngest being 7. There is nothing 'wrong' with it... but it doesn't have much 'wow' power.
JMO!

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