Amanda is a Latin name meaning “loveable” or “worthy of love.” The name was first recorded in 1212 in Warwickshire, England. It was a popular literary name in the 17th and 18th centuries and was also a staple of the 1980s.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
The name Amanda is a derivative of the name Miranda, which was first used as a girl’s name by William Shakespeare inThe Tempest. Amanda was an offshoot of this name and has been used as a girl’s name for centuries since.
Although many baby names are separated by gender, Parents believes that sex need not play a role in your name selection process. It’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best.
In the early 1900s, Amanda was in the top 200 most popular girl names, but it soon began a decline. In 1976 it broke into the top 10 names in the United States. Amanda reached its peak of popularity in 1980 as the No. 2 most popular name for girls in the United States. It stayed in the top five for another 12 years straight.
While you’re likely to run into plenty of ’80s and ’90s babies named Amanda, it’s not quite as likely that you’ll find many newborns given the name today. After its hot streak in the 1980s and 1990s, Amanda’s popularity dwindled, gradually growing less popular each year. As of 2023, the Social Security Administration had Amanda sitting at No. 484 on its list.
Regardless of its statistical decline, Amanda is still a lovely, timeless option worthy of consideration.
There are many variations of the name Amanda to consider:
Other popular names for those who like Amanda include:
Other girl names starting with “A”
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The most common nicknames for Amanda include:
Popular options for Amanda’s siblings include:
There are many famous Amandas, including:
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