# Amanda

/əˈmændə/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/amanda
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. a person's name

noun · CEFR A1

a common name for a woman or girl.

For teachers: a female given name, widely used in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century.

- Amanda is starting her new job at the hospital next Monday.
- The author Amanda Cross was actually a pseudonym used by the academic Carolyn Heilbrun for her mystery novels.

Usage: As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.

## Examples

- Amanda is my best friend from school.
- The office manager, Amanda, will send you the registration forms by the end of the day.
- While the name Amanda was popular in the late twentieth century, it remains a classic choice for parents seeking a traditional yet approachable name for their daughters.

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