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Amanda
GirlLatin origin · /uh-MAN-duh/ · classic
Meaning: Lovable, worthy of love.
Popularity 84/1003 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Amanda is a popular, familiar name (popularity 84/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
The name Amanda originates from the Latin gerundive 'amanda,' meaning 'lovable' or 'worthy of love,' derived from the verb 'amare' (to love). It was first recorded as a given name in 1212 in Warwickshire, England, but gained widespread popularity in the 17th century when British poets and playwrights used it for literary characters. The name saw peak usage in the U.S. during the 1980s and remains a classic choice with enduring charm.
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