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amy

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈeɪmi// amy

n. a common English name for a woman or girl. It is a short and friendly name that originally meant 'loved'.

n. a female given name of French and Latin origin. Derived from the Old French 'Amée', meaning 'beloved'.


SIMPLE

My friend Amy lives in London.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher asked Amy to read the first paragraph of the story aloud to the class.

COMPLEX

While the name Amy has fluctuated in popularity over the decades, it remains a classic choice in many English-speaking countries due to its simple spelling and gentle sound.

Origin

Anglicized form of Old French Amee (modern French Aimée), which was both a nickname and a form of the Latin name Amata (“beloved”).

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.

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