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Amelia is a female given name. It is an English-language variant of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word ''amal'' meaning 'work', and connoting industriousness and fertility.
Diminutive A diminutive is a root word that has been modified to convey a slighter degree of its root meaning, either to convey the smallness of the object or quality named, or to convey a sense of intimacy or endearment. A ( abbreviated ) is a word-forma ...
forms include
Amy Amy is a female given name, sometimes short for Amanda, Amelia, Amélie, or Amita. In French, the name is spelled ''"Aimée"''. People A–E * Amy Acker (born 1976), American actress * Amy Vera Ackman, also known as Mother Giovanni (1886– ...
, Emma, Milly and Mel. The name also exists in Spanish and other languages, such as Romanian. Etymologists believe that the name Amelia is unrelated to the Latin nomen , from which originates the English birth name Emily.


Popularity

In 2013 it was the eighth most popular name for girls in Australia.


Notable people

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Amalberga of Maubeuge Saint Amalberga of Maubeuge (also Amalia, or Amelia of Lobbes or Binche) was a Merovingian nun and saint who lived in the 7th century. Narrative Amalberga's father was Saint Geremarus. She was born in Brabant. She is said to have been th ...
(died 690), Saint Amelia, early medieval saint *
Princess Amelia of Great Britain Princess Amelia Sophia Eleonore of Great Britain (10 June 1711 ( Old Style and New Style dates, New Style) – 31 October 1786) was the second daughter of King George II of Great Britain and Queen Caroline. Early life Princess Amelia was born ...
(1711–1786) *
Princess Amelia of the United Kingdom Princess Amelia (7 August 1783 – 2 November 1810) was the fifteenth and last child and sixth daughter of King George III of the United Kingdom and his wife, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. She was their first daughter and third child to die ...
(1783–1810) * Amelia Beauclerc (born 1790), British Gothic novelist * Amelia Adamo (born 1947), Swedish magazine founder and editor *
Amelia Andersdotter Amelia Anna Matilda Katarina Andersdotter (born 30 August 1987 in Uppsala) is a Swedish politician and former Member of the European Parliament (2011–2014), elected on the Pirate Party list in the 2009 election. Personal life Amelia And ...
(born 1987), Swedish politician * Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr (1831–1911), English novelist * Amelia Bloomer (1818–1894), American feminist, started the newspaper ''The Lily'', popularized
bloomers Bloomers, also called the bloomer, the Turkish dress, the American dress, or simply reform dress, are divided women's garments for the lower body. They were developed in the 19th century as a healthful and comfortable alternative to the heavy, ...
* Amelia Bullmore (born 1964), English actress * Amelia R. Coats (1877–1967), American printmaker * Amelia Crowley (fl. 1995-), Irish actress * Amelia Dimoldenberg (born 1994), English journalist and comedian *
Minnie Driver Amelia Fiona Jessica "Minnie" Driver (born 31 January 1970) is an English actress. She rose to prominence with her break-out role in 1995's '' Circle of Friends''. She went on to star in a wide range of films including the cult classic ''Grosse ...
(born Amelia Fiona J. Driver, 1970), English actress *
Amelia Earhart Amelia Mary Earhart ( , born July 24, 1897; disappeared July 2, 1937; declared dead January 5, 1939) was an American aviation pioneer and writer. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She set many ot ...
(1897–1937), American aviator and feminist * Amelia Robles Ávila, known as
Amelio Robles Ávila Amelio Robles Ávila (3 November 1889 – 9 December 1984) was a colonel during the Mexican Revolution. Assigned female at birth with the name Amelia Robles Ávila, Robles fought in the Mexican Revolution, rose to the rank of colonel, and lived ...
, colonel during the Mexican Revolution * Amelia Rose Earhart (born 1983), American pilot and news anchor * Amelia Heinle Luckinbill (born 1973), American actress * Amelia Kemp, English footballer * Amelia Lily (born 1994), English singer * Amelia Okoli (1941–2017), Nigerian high jumper * Amelia Perrier (1841–1875), Irish novelist and travel writer * Amelia Boynton Robinson (1911–2015), American activist and civil rights leader * Amelia M. Starkweather (1840–1926), American educator and author * Amelia Vega (born 1984), Miss Universe 2003, from the Dominican Republic * Amelia Warner (born 1982), English actress * Amelia B. Coppuck Welby (1819–1852), American poet *
Lady Amelia Windsor Lady Amelia Sophia Theodora Mary Margaret Windsor (born 24 August 1995) is an English fashion model and a relative of the British royal family. She is currently 42nd in the line of succession to the British throne, as of September 2022. She i ...
(born 1995), English model


Fictional characters

*Title character in Henry Fielding's novel ''Amelia'' (novel) *Title character in '' Amelia's notebooks,'' a series of books by Marissa Moss *Naughty Amelia Jane, doll antiheroine of a children's book series by
Enid Blyton Enid Mary Blyton (11 August 1897 – 28 November 1968) was an English children's writer, whose books have been worldwide bestsellers since the 1930s, selling more than 600 million copies. Her books are still enormously popular and have b ...
* Amelia (Underworld), the only female Vampire Elder in the ''Underworld'' film series *
Amelia Bedelia Amelia Bedelia is the protagonist and title character of a series of American children's books that were written by Peggy Parish from 1963 until her death in 1988, and by her nephew, Herman, beginning in 1995. They have been illustrated by Wa ...
, title character in books by Peggy Parish * Amelia Bones in the ''Harry Potter'' series *Amelia Bonetti, character portrayed by
Giulietta Masina Giulia Anna "Giulietta" Masina (22 February 1921 – 23 March 1994) was an Italian film actress best known for her performances as Gelsomina in ''La Strada'' (1954) and Cabiria in ''Nights of Cabiria'' (1957), for which she won the Cannes Film ...
in the 1986 film ''
Ginger and Fred ''Ginger and Fred'' ( it, Ginger e Fred) is a 1986 comedy/drama film directed and written by Federico Fellini and starring Marcello Mastroianni and Giulietta Masina. The title is a reference to the American dancing couple Fred Astaire and Ginge ...
'' by
Federico Fellini Federico Fellini (; 20 January 1920 – 31 October 1993) was an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his distinctive style, which blends fantasy and baroque images with earthiness. He is recognized as one of the greatest and most ...
*Amelia Brand in the 2014 film ''Interstellar'', played by
Anne Hathaway Anne Jacqueline Hathaway (born November 12, 1982) is an American actress. The recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Anne Hathaway, various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Awar ...
*Amelia Gabble, an English goose in the 1970 animated film ''
The Aristocats ''The Aristocats'' is a 1970 American animated romantic musical comedy film produced by Walt Disney Productions and directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. The 20th Disney animated feature film, the film is based on a story by Tom McGowan and Tom ...
'' *Amelia Louise McBride, title character in the graphic novel series ''
Amelia Rules! ''Amelia Rules!'' is the title of a comic book series written and drawn by Jimmy Gownley. ''Amelia Rules!'' follows the life of Amelia Louise McBride as she adjusts to life in a new town after her parents' divorce causes her to leave life in Manh ...
'' by Jimmy Gownley *Amelia "Milly" Michaelson, a character in 1986 American fantasy drama film '' The Boy Who Could Fly'' *Amelia Murgatroyd (nicknamed Amy), minor character in the 1950 novel '' A Murder Is Announced'' by Agatha Christie *
Amelia Peabody Amelia Peabody Emerson is the protagonist of the Amelia Peabody series, a series of historical mystery novels written by author Elizabeth Peters (a pseudonym of Egyptologist Barbara Mertz, 1927–2013). Peabody is married to Egyptologist Radcl ...
, the main character in a series of mystery novels by Elizabeth Peters *Amelia Pond, usually called
Amy Pond Amelia "Amy" Pond is a fictional character portrayed by Karen Gillan in the long-running British science fiction television series ''Doctor Who''. Amy is a companion of the series protagonist the Doctor, in his eleventh incarnation, played b ...
, companion of the Eleventh Doctor in the television series ''Doctor Who'' *Amélie Poulain from
Jean-Pierre Jeunet Jean-Pierre Jeunet (; born 3 September 1953) is a French film director, producer and screenwriter. His films combine fantasy, realism and science fiction to create idealized realities or to give relevance to mundane situations. Debuting as a di ...
's French comedy film ''
Amélie ''Amélie'' (also known as ''Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain''; ; en, The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain, italic=yes) is a 2001 French-language romantic comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Written by Jeunet with Guillaume La ...
'' *Amelia Sachs in the Lincoln Rhyme Series, written by Jeffrey Deaver, played by Angelina Jolie in the movie version of ''
The Bone Collector ''The Bone Collector'' is a 1999 American crime thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce and starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. It was produced by Martin Bregman. The film is based on the 1997 crime novel of the same name written ...
'' *Amelia Sedley in ''Vanity Fair'' (novel) by William Thackeray * Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun in anime ''Slayers'' * Amelia Shepherd, a neurosurgeon in the popular TV medical dramas ''
Grey's Anatomy ''Grey's Anatomy'' is an American medical drama television series that premiered on March 27, 2005, on ABC as a mid-season replacement. The series focuses on the lives of surgical interns, residents, and attendings as they develop into ...
'' and '' Private Practice '' * Princess Amelia Thermopolis, commonly called "Mia", main character in ''
The Princess Diaries ''The Princess Diaries'' is a series of epistolary young adult novels written by Meg Cabot, and is also the title of the first volume, published in 2000. The series revolves around Amelia 'Mia' Thermopolis, a teenager in New York who discove ...
'' book series by Meg Cabot *
Amelia Voght Amelia C. Voght is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is most commonly associated with the X-Men franchise. A mutant with the ability to turn her body into mist, Amelia was a love i ...
, a Marvel Comics character in the X-Men franchise *Amelia Von Butch, a treasure hunter and main antagonist in the 2005 animated film Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy? *Amelia in the TV series '' Rubbadubbers'' *Amelia Hughes, the first season antagonist of the 2019 animated series ''
Infinity Train ''Infinity Train'' is an American animated series, animated television series created by Owen Dennis, previously a writer and storyboard artist on ''Regular Show''. four seasons have aired, plus a series of short episodes. The Television pilot ...
'' *Captain Amelia in the 2002 film ''
Treasure Planet ''Treasure Planet'' is a 2002 American animated science fiction action-adventure film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. The 43rd Disney animated feature film, it is a science fiction adaptati ...
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See also

* Amelia (disambiguation) * Amélie (given name) * Amalie (given name)


References

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