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I've always loved the name Amy but growing up surrounded by Amys, I've always thought it too popular. In a world of Lilys, Hannahs, Katelynnes and Destinees, I'm finding Amy to be a rare gem for the 21st century baby. I think there will always be one in every crowd but I can tell you, I've been working with kids for the past four years (and continue to do, studying teaching) and so far I've come across more Indiannas, Madisons and kr8tyveleigh named kids than Amys. I've met two Amys (currently aged 7 and 10), just Amys, where their friends have been Indianna B or Maddison with two ds. Birth announcements are usually for Olivias, Taylors and Mias. Amy is a beautiful classic imo, and now I love it even more, with looking at the naming trends of today. I think it has gone up to my top fav girls names.
Here are some Amy combos I love:
Amy Juliet
Amy Beth
Amy Violet
Amy-Rose (love the way these names sound together but I think Rose is so much prettier as a fn. Not sure about the hyphen though.)
Amy Rhiannon
Amy Rachel
Wdyt of Amy?
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Here are some Amy combos I love:
Amy Juliet
Amy Beth
Amy Violet
Amy-Rose (love the way these names sound together but I think Rose is so much prettier as a fn. Not sure about the hyphen though.)
Amy Rhiannon
Amy Rachel
Wdyt of Amy?
:)
This message was edited 3/21/2006, 6:23 AM
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I love the name Amy
To me the name has the exact same appeal as Emily but with the advantage of not being so so common. It's a kind of sweet but respectable name. I really like it a lot, and totally agree with you that it would be a nice alternative to all the names that are so popular right now.
To me the name has the exact same appeal as Emily but with the advantage of not being so so common. It's a kind of sweet but respectable name. I really like it a lot, and totally agree with you that it would be a nice alternative to all the names that are so popular right now.
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Thanks for all the comments!
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Amy is a great name, and you are right that it is more rare nowadays. I especially like that Amy was one of the sisters in "Little Women" and also cool but corny song named "Amy" from the 70s.
I'd go for it. I'd rather see an Amy than a Taylor or Indianna. I really like Amy Violet, Amy Rhiannon and Amy Rachel.
I'd go for it. I'd rather see an Amy than a Taylor or Indianna. I really like Amy Violet, Amy Rhiannon and Amy Rachel.
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I agree 100%. Amy may have been overly used a generation ago, but the current crop could use more Amys. There's been a marked increase in Amelias, but I don't think they are using the nn Amy nearly as much.
Amy Juliet -- I'm not digging the flow of this one, although I like both names and they have the same style.
Amy Beth -- Too "Little Women." Although, see below discussion of Elizabeth as a mn.
Amy Violet -- Delightful! My favorite of all your combinations.
Amy Rose -- Without the hyphen, I'd give this a big thumbs up.
Amy Rhiannon -- I've never been a big fan of Rhiannon, sorry.
Amy Rachel -- These have a very different feeling, to me. But there's nothing wrong, per se, with the combination.
If you are open to suggestions, how about Amy Elizabeth? I think of the two names together because of Amy Robsart and Queen Elizabeth I (of England). Elizabeth was in love with Lord Robert Dudley, but he was married to Amy Robsart. Her death (by falling down stairs) seemed too convenient for many at the time, although she was dying of cancer and in great pain. It cast a shadow over any marriage with Dudley for the queen. Who needs soap operas when history is so rich with intrigue?
Anyway, I'm getting away from the point. I never used to think of the name Amy in a historical context until I learned of this tale. I think it gives the name Amy more depth to know it's been used for so long. Amy Eliza is another possibility, if Elizabeth is too formal for you.
Amy Juliet -- I'm not digging the flow of this one, although I like both names and they have the same style.
Amy Beth -- Too "Little Women." Although, see below discussion of Elizabeth as a mn.
Amy Violet -- Delightful! My favorite of all your combinations.
Amy Rose -- Without the hyphen, I'd give this a big thumbs up.
Amy Rhiannon -- I've never been a big fan of Rhiannon, sorry.
Amy Rachel -- These have a very different feeling, to me. But there's nothing wrong, per se, with the combination.
If you are open to suggestions, how about Amy Elizabeth? I think of the two names together because of Amy Robsart and Queen Elizabeth I (of England). Elizabeth was in love with Lord Robert Dudley, but he was married to Amy Robsart. Her death (by falling down stairs) seemed too convenient for many at the time, although she was dying of cancer and in great pain. It cast a shadow over any marriage with Dudley for the queen. Who needs soap operas when history is so rich with intrigue?
Anyway, I'm getting away from the point. I never used to think of the name Amy in a historical context until I learned of this tale. I think it gives the name Amy more depth to know it's been used for so long. Amy Eliza is another possibility, if Elizabeth is too formal for you.
This message was edited 3/21/2006, 10:25 AM
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Hmmm...I guess I'm a bit biased but my name is Amy and I have always loved it! :) I agree with you wholeheartedly that it would be so refreshing to hear on a baby now, in the midst of a million Olivias, Emmas, Avas, etc...I do know of a two year old Amy (in the states) so other people are reconsidering it as well. I did grow up with a lot of Amys but I never minded that. I've always thought my name was very pretty and feminine with spunkiness too, due to how short and sweet it is. It was easy to learn to spell as a small child-I loved the three letters! :) I'm very happy to have this name. My full name is Amy Elizabeth. I really like that combo and when I was young thought it would be cute to go by Amy Beth! :)
From your list:
Amy Juliet -love this!!
Amy Beth-see up above
Amy Violet-very pretty
Amy-Rose -this is so sweet
Amy Rhiannon-I like this one, sounds cool
Amy Rachel -not a fan of Rachel
From your list:
Amy Juliet -love this!!
Amy Beth-see up above
Amy Violet-very pretty
Amy-Rose -this is so sweet
Amy Rhiannon-I like this one, sounds cool
Amy Rachel -not a fan of Rachel
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I agree, Amy is a pretty name with a lovely meaning. It's still fairly popular where I am (I think it's top 20 in England and Wales), so that would put me off ever using it. Plus, I tend to prefer longer names, but I think an Amy born in the US today would be quite refreshing.
Amy Juliet - Very pretty
Amy Beth - Beth feels very bland to me
Amy Violet - Cute
Amy-Rose - It does sound cute, despite the overuse of Rose as a middle name. I don't usually like hyphens, but I actually think this one is quite nice.
Amy Rhiannon - Nice
Amy Rachel - Ok, but I don't care for Rachel
Amy Juliet - Very pretty
Amy Beth - Beth feels very bland to me
Amy Violet - Cute
Amy-Rose - It does sound cute, despite the overuse of Rose as a middle name. I don't usually like hyphens, but I actually think this one is quite nice.
Amy Rhiannon - Nice
Amy Rachel - Ok, but I don't care for Rachel
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I like Amy Elizabeth...from your list.
One syllable fn with a one syllable second is just too short for me, unless the last name is exteremely long.
On Amy alone...I dont care for it. I grew up with a lot, most of them I didnt care for. But I agree, it is a nice classic that seems to be a little out of style for the new generation. I like Amy more than Maddison and other popular and trendy names right now.
~~Kris~~
One syllable fn with a one syllable second is just too short for me, unless the last name is exteremely long.
On Amy alone...I dont care for it. I grew up with a lot, most of them I didnt care for. But I agree, it is a nice classic that seems to be a little out of style for the new generation. I like Amy more than Maddison and other popular and trendy names right now.
~~Kris~~
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good for baby or adult!
My mom considered naming me this, and my sisters best friend is Amy. Her name is Amy Jo and I think that's cute. It fit her as a kid and now that she's 27, it still works great with her corky personality! I like it, and you're right, it is not too popular or trendy in the 21st century!
My mom considered naming me this, and my sisters best friend is Amy. Her name is Amy Jo and I think that's cute. It fit her as a kid and now that she's 27, it still works great with her corky personality! I like it, and you're right, it is not too popular or trendy in the 21st century!
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Its a lovely name but fairly popular where I live in all sorts of spellings I know
Amy x 2
Ami x 1
Amie x 1
Aimee x 1
Aymee x 1
I tend to prefer longer names and like Amy as a nickname for Amelia / Amalia, that said it is one of the few shorter names that i like
Amy Juliet - pretty
Amy Beth - I prefer Amy Elisabeth
Amy Violet - nice
Amy-Rose I dont like Hyphens and prefer Amy Rosalind but Amy Rose is okay
Amy Rhiannon - not sure why bu8t I dont like thses to names together even though I like them individually
Amy Rachel - okay
Amy x 2
Ami x 1
Amie x 1
Aimee x 1
Aymee x 1
I tend to prefer longer names and like Amy as a nickname for Amelia / Amalia, that said it is one of the few shorter names that i like
Amy Juliet - pretty
Amy Beth - I prefer Amy Elisabeth
Amy Violet - nice
Amy-Rose I dont like Hyphens and prefer Amy Rosalind but Amy Rose is okay
Amy Rhiannon - not sure why bu8t I dont like thses to names together even though I like them individually
Amy Rachel - okay
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Well, I love the name, myself. There've been all sorts of great Amys in the world--Amy March of Little Women, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, me...:D It's a good name, and despite the fact that I was born in 1987, I was the only Amy in my grade up until college. So it's quite possible that your hypothetical Amy could be, too.
Amy Juliet~ I really dislike Juliet.
Amy Beth~ A tidge too Little Women, if you'll believe that. If I was going that route, I'd go with Amy Josephine!
Amy Violet~ It sounds fine, but it doesn't have quite the right spark for me personally.
Amy-Rose~ I'm not a fan of this, mainly because Rose feels so filler-y. I like hyphenated and double names, though.
Amy Rhiannon~ I dislike Rhiannon, but it flows.
Amy Rachel~ This is very similar to my name, Amy Rae! I rather like it, but I prefer my version. ;)
Some Amy combos I can stand (though, honestly, I'm of the opinion that Amy Rae is the tops):
Amy Lorraine
Amy Jean (my sister calls me this, because Jean's her middle name--so I call her Sara Rae, heh)
Amy Quinn
Amy Shoshana
Amy Lucinda
Amy Juliet~ I really dislike Juliet.
Amy Beth~ A tidge too Little Women, if you'll believe that. If I was going that route, I'd go with Amy Josephine!
Amy Violet~ It sounds fine, but it doesn't have quite the right spark for me personally.
Amy-Rose~ I'm not a fan of this, mainly because Rose feels so filler-y. I like hyphenated and double names, though.
Amy Rhiannon~ I dislike Rhiannon, but it flows.
Amy Rachel~ This is very similar to my name, Amy Rae! I rather like it, but I prefer my version. ;)
Some Amy combos I can stand (though, honestly, I'm of the opinion that Amy Rae is the tops):
Amy Lorraine
Amy Jean (my sister calls me this, because Jean's her middle name--so I call her Sara Rae, heh)
Amy Quinn
Amy Shoshana
Amy Lucinda
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You know, I really love that name of yours...Amy Rae! :)
This message was edited 3/21/2006, 6:41 AM
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I agree Amy's usage has calmed down a *lot* in the States lately. However, it's not ready to be refreshing yet imo. All the Amy's of the 80s and 90s are still very young!
I'm biased anyway, because where I live, Amy is far from old news. It's still at #4, and when you combine that with Aimee at #16, the name is through the roof.
Popularity aside, I just don't like the name. It's incredibly bland to me ... I'd group it together with Emma and Sophie, as blah as you can get. If I had to use it, I'd spell it Amie.
From your combos I think these are best:
Amy Juliet
Amy Violet
Amy Rhiannon
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♥Elinor♥
I'm biased anyway, because where I live, Amy is far from old news. It's still at #4, and when you combine that with Aimee at #16, the name is through the roof.
Popularity aside, I just don't like the name. It's incredibly bland to me ... I'd group it together with Emma and Sophie, as blah as you can get. If I had to use it, I'd spell it Amie.
From your combos I think these are best:
Amy Juliet
Amy Violet
Amy Rhiannon
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♥Elinor♥
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Amy is a pretty name. My niece (who is 14) is named Aimee Elisabeth. My sister and her husband chose the French spelling for both names. Aimee went through a phase where she spelled it Amy because just about everyone else (teachers, friends, FAMILY) spelled it that way.
Of your combos, I really like Amy Juliet and Amy Rose. I also like Amy Christina and Amy Katherine.
Of your combos, I really like Amy Juliet and Amy Rose. I also like Amy Christina and Amy Katherine.
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