Origin: In part this is a feminine form of AMANDUS. However, it was not used during the Middle Ages. In the 17th century it was recreated by authors and poets who based it directly on Latinamanda "lovable, worthy of love". Notably, it was used by the playwright Colley Cibber for a character in his play 'Love's Last Shift' (1696). It came into regular use during the 19th century.
Syllables: 3
Style: 70s-80s, Lacy and Lissome, New Classics
Popularity: 166 (falling)
Nicknames: Mandy
Sisters: Stephanie, Andrea, Jessica, Vanessa, Nicole
Brothers: Jeremy, Derek, Brandon, Joshua, Adam
* Amanda is one of the picturesque Latinate names that English writers used to dream up for their heroines. (It's formed from the Latin amare, "to love".) These old literary romantics have a double appeal today. They're still ravishing, but by surviving the centuries they've also developed an air of authority. Amanda was a top hit in the 1980's, but its style is still holding strong.
Middle Name Pick: Amanda Kathleen
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