Origin: Variant of AMALIA, though it is sometimes confused with EMILIA, which has a different origin. The name became popular in England after the German House of Hanover came to the British throne in the 18th century - it was borne by daughters of George II and George III. Another famous bearer was Amelia Earhart (1897-1937), the first woman to make a solo flight over the Atlantic Ocean.
Syllables: 4
Style: Antique Charm, English, Shakespearean
Popularity: 55 (rising)
Nicknames: Amy, Mia, Mel, Lia, Millie
Variants: Aemilia, Amelie, Amalia, Emilia
Sisters: Cecilia, Sophie, Annabel, Miriam, Lydia
Brothers: Simon, Max, Edgar, Owen, Pierce
* Amelia was a shrinking violet for years, but now she is ready for her closeup. Parents are attracted to this gentle charmer as a twist on Emily or kindred spirit to Olivia. The up-and-coming nickname choice is Mia, as in the heroine of Meg Cabot's Princess Diaries books.
Middle Name Pick: Amelia Claire
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