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The name Amelia: meaning and origin

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Is your name Amelia? Your name has an old German root linked to work. It spread in England in the 18th century and is still loved in many countries today.

📜 Where does the name Amelia come from and what does it mean?

Amelia is a variant of Amalia, which comes from the old German element amal, meaning work. Amelia is often mixed up with Emilia, but the two names have different origins.

The name spread in England after the German House of Hanover came to the British throne in the 18th century.

✈️ Famous people named Amelia

The best-known bearer is the American aviator Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The name was also carried by British princesses, daughters of King George II and King George III.

The sky and the royal court: not bad company.

💬 Pet names for Amelia

Amelias are most often called:

  • Millie
  • Amy

🌤️ What character is linked to the name Amelia?

People say Amelias are hard-working, bold and curious. Like Earhart, they are not afraid of new heights and turn their dreams into action.

🔢 The numerology number of Amelia

Did you know your name has its own number? In Pythagorean numerology, where A is 1, B is 2 and so on up to I is 9, the letters of Amelia add up to 23, which reduces to 5.

In numerology, 5 is the number of freedom, change and adventure. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits you.