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Latin Latin ( or ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic languages, Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally spoken by the Latins (Italic tribe), Latins in Latium (now known as Lazio), the lower Tiber area aroun ...

feminine

gerundive In Latin grammar, a gerundive () is a verb form that functions as a verbal adjective. In Classical Latin, the gerundive has the same form as the gerund, but is distinct from the present active participle. In Late Latin, the differences were lar ...

(i.e. verbal adjective) name meaning, literally, "she who must (or is fit to) be loved". Other translations, with similar meaning, could be "deserving to be loved," "worthy of love," or "loved very much by everyone." Its diminutive form includes Mandy, Manda and Amy. It is common in countries where Germanic and

Romance languages The Romance languages, also known as the Latin or Neo-Latin languages, are the languages that are Language family, directly descended from Vulgar Latin. They are the only extant subgroup of the Italic languages, Italic branch of the Indo-E ...

are spoken. "Amanda" comes from ''ama-'' (the stem of the Latin verb ''amare'', "to love") plus the feminine nominative singular gerundive ending (''-nda''). Other names, especially female names, were derived from this verb form, such as "Miranda". The name "Amanda" occasionally appears in Late Antiquity, such as the Amanda who was the "wife of the ex-advocate and ex-provincial governor Aper (q.v.); she cared for his estates and raised their children after he adopted the monastic life: 'curat illa saeculi curas, ne tu cures (Paul. Nol. Epist. 44.4). Accessed 19 April 2021. In England the name "Amanda" first appears in 1212 on a birth record from

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, England, and five centuries later the name was popularized by poets and playwrights."Origin and meaning of Amanda"
Think Baby Names. In the United States, "Amanda" slowly became more prominent from the 1930s to the 1960s, ranking among the top 200 baby names. From 1976 to 1995, "Amanda" ranked in the ten most popular female baby names in the United States. The name was most popular from 1978 to 1992, when it ranked in the top four. At its prime, in 1980, it was the second most popular. In 2009, "Amanda" ranked number 166. It was ranked among the top ten names given to girls born in Puerto Rico in 2009. The name has also recently been popular in Sweden, where it ranked twentieth for girls born in 2009, down five places from the year 2008. It is also popular in Swedish-speaking families in Finland, where it ranked among the top ten names for girls born to this demographic group.

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* Amanda Aasa (born 1996), Swedish singer and songwriter * Amanda Abizaid, American Lebanese actress, model, singer, and songwriter *

Amanda Abbington Amanda Abbington (born ) is an English actress. In a career spanning over thirty years on stage and screen, her most prominent roles include Josie Mardle in ''Mr Selfridge'' (2013–2016) and Mary Morstan in '' Sherlock'' (2014–2017). Her ot ...

(born 1974), English actress * Amanda Adams (born 1976), American archaeologist and author * Amanda Aday (born 1981), American actress *

Amanda L. Aikens Amanda L. Aikens (, Barnes; May 12, 1833 – May 20, 1892) was an American editor and philanthropist. During the American Civil War, she was one of the noted women workers, and it was through her public appeals that the question of the Old soldier ...

(1833–1892), American editor and philanthropist * Amanda Aizpuriete (1956–2023), Latvian poet and translator * Amanda Alcantara, Dominican–American activist and writer *

Amanda Aldridge Amanda Christina Elizabeth Aldridge, also known as Amanda Ira Aldridge (10 March 1866 – 9 March 1956), was a British opera singer and teacher who composed love songs, suites, sambas, and light orchestral pieces under the pseudonym of Montag ...

(1866–1956), English opera singer and teacher * Amanda Alfaro (born 2001), Costa Rican swimmer * Amanda Allen (born 2005), Canadian soccer player *

Amanda Ammar Amanda Ammar (born 6 February 1986) is a Canadians, Canadian cross-country skiing (sport), cross-country skier. Ammar made her FIS Cross-Country World Cup, World Cup debut in 2005. Her best finish to date came in that year, when she teamed with P ...

(born 1986), Canadian skier *

Amanda Anderson Amanda Anderson is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Humanities and English and Director of the Cogut Institute for the Humanities at Brown University. She is a literary scholar and theorist who has written on nineteenth- and twentieth-century lite ...

, American professor *

Amanda Andradóttir Amanda Jacobsen Andradóttir (born 18 December 2003) is an Icelandic footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Twente and the Iceland national team. Career On 4 August 2020, Amanda was announced at Nordsjælland. On 21 December 2020, Ama ...

(born 2003), Icelandic soccer player *

Amanda Anisimova Amanda Kay Victoria Anisimova ( ; ; born August 31, 2001) is an American professional tennis player. She has a career-high singles WTA rankings, WTA ranking of world No. 13, achieved on 16 June 2025. Anisimova has won three WTA Tour titles, inc ...

(born 2001), Russian–American tennis player *

Amanda Annan Amanda Annan is a British-American actress, model, writer and entrepreneur known for starring in '' Rag Tag'' (2006) and Dolly Unachukwu's ''The Empire'' (2005), and producing the documentaries ''Jambo Jumbo'' (2010) and ''Equation of Change'' (2 ...

(born 1982), English–American actress, entrepreneur, model, and writer *

Amanda Ansell Amanda Ansell (born 1976) is an English artist. She studied Fine Art at Norwich University of the Arts between 1995 and 1998 and then at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London from 1998 to 2000. After living in London for seve ...

(born 1976), English artist *

Amanda Araújo Amanda Carolina Gomes de Araújo (born February 23, 1990) is a Brazilian rugby union player. Rugby career Araújo was selected as a member of the Brazil women's national rugby sevens team to the 2016 Summer Olympics. In July 2023, she was na ...

(born 1990), Brazilian rugby union player *

Amanda Asay Amanda Karlene Asay (May 16, 1988 – January 7, 2022) was a Canadian baseball and ice hockey player. She played on the Canada women's national baseball team from 2005 to 2021, and was its longest-serving member at the time of her death. She ...

(1988–2022), Canadian baseball and ice hockey player *

Amanda Auchter Amanda Auchter (born 1977 Baytown, Texas) is an American writer, professor, and editor. She is an editor and author of poetry, nonfiction essays, and book reviews. Personal life Amanda Auchter received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Wr ...

(born 1977), American professor and writer *

Amanda Austin Amanda Petronella Austin (1859 – 1917) was an American painter and sculptor. Biography A native of Carrollton, Missouri, Austin studied from 1877 to 1879 at the University of Missouri, becoming a favored pupil of George Caleb Bingham, to w ...

(1859–1917), American painter and sculptor *

Amanda Ayala Amanda Ayala (born September 23, 1997) is an American singer from New York who made her first appearance on the national scene on NBC's Emmy Award-winning show ''The Voice (U.S. TV series), The Voice.'' Following her time on The Voice she contin ...

(born 1997), American musician, singer, and songwriter

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Amanda Baker Amanda Baker is an American actress. She is best known for portraying Jolene Crowell on '' General Hospital: Night Shift'' in 2007 and Babe Carey Chandler on ''All My Children'' from 2007 to 2008. Baker reappeared on June 4 and 29, 2009 as a g ...

(born 1979), American actress * Amanda Balionis (born 1985), American sports journalist * Amanda Balen (born 1984), Canadian dancer * Amanda Balon (born 1997), American actress and dancer * Amanda Banton (born 1970), Australian lawyer * Amanda Barker, Canadian actress * Amanda Barnard (born 1971), Australian theoretical physicist * Amanda Barr (born 1982), English soccer player *

Amanda Barrie Amanda Barrie (born Shirley Anne Broadbent; 14 September 1935) is an English actress. She appeared in two of the '' Carry On'' films before being cast as Alma Halliwell in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', a role she played on and off ...

(born 1935), English actress *

Amanda Barusch Amanda Smith Barusch is an American–New Zealand academic, and is professor emerita at the University of Otago, specialising in social work and gerontology. She is also an author and has authored or co-authored six books. Academic career Bar ...

, New Zealand academic * Amanda Basica (born 1978), American tennis player * Amanda Bateman (born 1996), Australian rower * Amanda Batten (born 1979), American politician * Amanda Bauer (born 1979), American astronomer and science communicator * Amanda Bayer, American economist *

Amanda Beard Amanda Ray Beard (born October 29, 1981), also known by her married name Amanda Brown, is an American swimmer and a seven-time Olympic medalist (two gold, four silver, one bronze). She is a former world record holder in the 200-meter breaststro ...

(born 1981), American swimmer *

Amanda Bearse Amanda Bearse (born August 9, 1958) is an American actress, comedian and director. She starred in the 1985 supernatural horror film ''Fright Night'', and later starred as Marcy Rhoades D'Arcy in the Fox sitcom ''Married... with Children'' (1987� ...

(born 1958), American actress, comedian, and director *

Amanda Bell Amanda Bell (born August 3, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division. She previously competed in the Bellator MMA and Invicta FC. Mixed martial arts career Early career A well rounded athlete, Bell cur ...

(born 1988), American mixed martial artist *

Amanda Bennett Amanda Bennett (born July 9, 1952) is an American journalist and author who served as CEO of U.S. Agency for Global Media from 2022 to 2025. She was the director of Voice of America from 2016 to 2020. She formerly edited ''The Philadelphia Inqu ...

(born 1952), American author and journalist *

Amanda Berenguer Amanda Berenguer (1921 – July 13, 2010) was a Uruguayan poet. She is remembered as a member of the Generation of 45, a Uruguayan intellectual and literary movement. Biography She was born in Montevideo. ''Quehaceres e Invenciones'' (1963) broug ...

(1921–2010), Uruguayan poet *

Amanda Bergman Karin Amanda Bergman Hollingby (born 1987) is a Swedish singer-songwriter from Dalarna and member of Amason (band), Amason. She has previously performed and released music under the stage names Idiot Wind, Jaw Lesson, and Hajen. Career Bergman ...

, Swedish musician, singer, and songwriter * Amanda Berman, civil rights attorney; founder and executive director of Zioness * Amanda Billing (born 1976), New Zealand actress * Amanda Billings (born 1986), Canadian figure skater * Amanda Bingson (born 1990), American track and field athlete * Amanda Bishop (born 1979), Australian actress and comedian *

Amanda Black Amanda Benedicta Antony (born 24 July 1993), known professionally as Amanda Black, is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Gcuwa, her career began in 1999 at the age of 6 singing in church choirs. Amanda was a contestant o ...

(born 1993), South African singer and songwriter * Amanda Blackhorse (born 1982), Native American social worker * Amanda Blain (born 1980), Canadian internet personality and web developer * Amanda Blair (born 1968), Australian radio broadcaster *

Amanda Blake Amanda Blake (born Beverly Louise Neill; February 20, 1929 – August 16, 1989) was an American actress best known for the role of the red-haired saloon proprietress "Miss Kitty Russell" on the Western television series ''Gunsmoke''. Along with ...

(1929–1989), American actress * Amanda Blanc (born 1967), Welsh businesswoman * Amanda Blank (born 1983), American rapper * Amanda Bloor (born 1962), English Anglican priest *

Amanda Blumenherst Amanda Blumenherst (born November 4, 1986) is an American professional golfer who plays on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour. She was a three-time National Player of the Year at Duke University and won the U.S. Women's Amateur title in 2008. In 2013, sh ...

(born 1986), American golfer * Amanda Borden (born 1977), American artistic gymnast * Amanda Bosch (born 2008), Mexican rhythmic gymnast * Amanda Bosh, American observational astronomer and planetary scientist * Amanda Bouldin (born 1984), American politician * Amanda Boulier (born 1993), American ice hockey player *

Amanda Boxer Amanda Boxer (born 1948) is an English theatre, television, and film actress. She is perhaps best known for her role in the film ''Saving Private Ryan'' (1998). Early life Boxer was born in London, the daughter of English scholar C.R. Boxer a ...

(born 1948), English actress * Amanda Boyden, American novelist * Amanda Bradford, American marine mammal biologist * Amanda Brailsford, American judge *

Amanda Bresnan Amanda Bresnan (born 4 December 1971) is an Australian politician and a former member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. Bresnan was elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Brindabella for ...

(born 1971), Australian politician * Amanda Broderick (born 1971), English academic and administrator *

Amanda Brooks Amanda Brooks (born June 22, 1981) is an American actress who starred in the 2007 film ''D-War'' and in the 2006 film ''Cut Off''. She also had a leading role in the 2005 film ''River's End''. She also starred in '' The Canyons'' as Gina. She i ...

(born 1981), American actress * Amanda Brotchie, Australian director and writer * Amanda Browder (born 1976), American installation artist *

Amanda Brugel Amanda Brugel (born March 24, 1978) is a Canadian actress. Born and raised in Pointe-Claire (a suburb of Montreal), Quebec, she made her acting debut in the drama film '' Vendetta'' (1999). This was followed by roles in the comedy film ''A Diva's ...

(born 1978), Canadian actress * Amanda Brundage (born 1991), American mixed martial artist * Amanda Brunker (born 1974), Irish journalist, model, and novelist * Amanda Budden (born 1994), Irish soccer player *

Amanda Burden Amanda Jay Mortimer Burden ( Mortimer; born January 18, 1944) is an American urban planner who is a Principal at Bloomberg Associates, an international consulting service founded by Michael Bloomberg as a philanthropic venture to help city gover ...

(born 1944), American urban planner * Amanda Burk, Canadian artist and professor * Amanda Burton (born 1956), Northern Irish actress *

Amanda Busick Amanda Dianne Busick is an American sports reporter who works as the National Hot Rod Association's (NHRA) multi-media reporter on behalf of Fox Sports. Her career began interning at her local news television station in North Carolina and later ...

(born 1986), American sports reporter *

Amanda Junquera Butler Amanda Junquera Butler (19 October 1898 – 27 December 1986) was a Spanish writer. Raised in Madrid, she attended university during the Spanish Civil War at the University of Valencia. Junquera was a noted translator, chronicler, and short sto ...

(1898–1986), Spanish writer * Amanda Butler (born 1972), American basketball coach and player *

Amanda Bynes Amanda Laura Bynes (born April 3, 1986) is an American actress. Bynes began her career as a child actor, appearing on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series '' All That'' (1996–2000) and its spin-off series '' The Amanda Show'' (1999–2002). ...

(born 1986), American actress *

Amanda Byram Amanda Byram (born 16 June 1973) is an Irish television presenter and former model, best known for co-presenting BBC One game show ''Total Wipeout'' with Richard Hammond, the Irish version of ''Dancing with the Stars'' on RTÉ1 and for hosting ...

(born 1973), Irish television presenter

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* Amanda Cajander (1827–1871), Finnish deaconess *

Amanda Cappelletti Amanda Cappelletti (born December 9, 1986) is an American politician and lawyer. She is a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the Pennsylvania Senate, District 17, 17th District sinc ...

(born 1986), American lawyer and politician * Amanda Carpenter (born 1982), American author and political commentator * Amanda Mildred Carr (born 1990), Thai BMX cyclist *

Amanda Carter Amanda Carter (born 16 July 1964) is an Australian Paralympic wheelchair basketball player. Diagnosed with transverse myelitis at the age of 24, she began playing wheelchair basketball in 1991 and participated in the Australia women's nationa ...

(born 1964), Australian wheelchair basketball player * Amanda Cassatt (born 1991), American entrepreneur and journalist * Amanda Castro (1962–2010), Honduran poet *

Amanda Cerny Amanda Rachelle Cerny (born June 26, 1991) is an American internet personality. She is best known for her YouTube channel and formerly her Vine profile on which she had over 4 million followers. She was ''Playboy'' magazine's Playmate of the Mo ...

(born 1991), American internet personality and model * Amanda Chase (born 1969), American politician * Amanda Chetwynd, British mathematician and statistician *

Amanda Chidester Amanda Marie Chidester (born April 11, 1990) is an American former professional softball player and current assistant coach for Michigan Wolverines softball, Michigan. She was named National Pro Fastpitch Player of the Year for the Chicago Bandi ...

(born 1990), American softball player *

Amanda Chudoba Amanda Chudoba-Obrigewitch (born June 29, 1990) is a Canadian trap shooter. She was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and shoots for the Canadian International Trap team, and represents Canada in Women's trap shooting. Chudoba won Gold at the ...

(born 1990), Canadian trap shooter * Amanda Cinalli (born 1986), American soccer player * Amanda Clapham (born 1990), English actress *

Amanda Clayton Amanda Clayton (born October 24, 1981) is an American actress, best known for her role as Alex Montgomery in the Oprah Winfrey Network prime time soap opera, ''If Loving You Is Wrong''. Life and career Clayton was born in Johnston, Rhode Island. ...

(born 1981), American actress *

Amanda Clement Amanda E. Clement (March 20, 1888 – July 20, 1971) was an American baseball umpire who was the first woman paid to referee a game, and may have also been the first woman to referee a high school basketball game. Clement served as an umpire o ...

(1888–1971), American baseball umpire *

Amanda Coetzer Amanda Coetzer (born 22 October 1971, in Hoopstad) is a South African former professional tennis player. Coetzer finished in the WTA rankings top 20 for ten consecutive seasons (1992–2001), peaking at world No. 3. She reached three Grand Sla ...

(born 1971), South African tennis player * Amanda Coker (born 1992), American cyclist * Amanda Collamore, American politician * Amanda Coneo (born 1996), Colombian volleyball player *

Amanda Congdon Amanda Thornton Congdon (born August 4, 1981, in New York City) is an American former video blogger. She began her on-screen career as the first anchor of the online daily news show '' Rocketboom'' which she hosted and produced until June 23, 20 ...

(born 1981), American video blogger *

Amanda Conner Amanda Conner is an American comics artist and commercial art illustrator. She began her career in the late 1980s for Archie Comics and Marvel Comics, before moving on to contribute work for Claypool Comics' '' Soulsearchers and Company'' and Ha ...

, American comics artist * Amanda Conway (born 1997), American ice hockey player *

Amanda Coogan Amanda Coogan (born 1971) is an Irish performance artist, living and working in Dublin. She studied under the performance artist Marina Abramović at the HBK Hochschule für Bildende Kunste, Braunschweig, Germany. In her performance art, she p ...

(born 1971), Irish performance artist * Amanda Lindsey Cook (born 1984), Canadian christian musician * Amanda Cooper (born 1991), American mixed martial artist * Amanda Coplin, American novelist * Amanda Cottreau, Canadian singer and songwriter *

Amanda Crew Amanda Crew (born June 5, 1986) is a Canadian actress. Following her film debut in '' Final Destination 3'' (2006), Crew had lead roles in films such as ''Sex Drive'' (2008), '' Charlie St. Cloud'', ''Repeaters'' (both 2010), '' Charlie Zone'' (20 ...

(born 1986), Canadian actress * Amanda Cromwell (born 1970), American soccer coach and player *

Amanda Curtis Amanda Gayle Curtis (née Morse, born September 10, 1979) is an American politician who serves as the president of the Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE), Montana's largest labor union. Curtis describes herself as a socialist. She se ...

(born 1979), American politician

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* Amanda DaCosta (born 1989), American–born Portuguese soccer player * Amanda Davies (born 1980), English sports journalist * Amanda Dehnert, American regional theater director * Amanda Demme, American photographer * Amanda Dobbs (born 1993), American figure skater * Amanda Doherty (born 1997), American golfer * Amanda Doman (born 1977), Australian softball player *

Amanda Donohoe Amanda Donohoe (born 29 June 1962) is an English actress. She first came to public attention at age 16 for her relationship with pop singer Adam Ant, appearing in the music videos for the Adam and the Ants singles " Antmusic" (1980) and " Stan ...

(born 1962), English actress *

Amanda Dorn Amanda Dorn is an Australian politician. She is a member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for the Animal Justice Party. Political career Amanda Dorn was a councillor in the City of Swan. She was elected in Altone ward at the 202 ...

, Australian politician *

Amanda Douge Amanda Douge (born December 1976) is an Australian actress, best known from various television and feature film roles. Early life and education Douge was born in Melbourne in 1976, and studied law at Melbourne University (1993). She has a Ma ...

(born 1976), Australian actress * Amanda Minnie Douglas (1831–1916), American writer *

Amanda Dowe Amanda Dowe (born May 17, 1991) is an American professional basketball player. Biography Amanda Dowe is from Tabor City, North Carolina. She grew up there and began playing basketball while in school there. She played on the South Columbus Stal ...

(born 1991), American basketball player * Amanda Downum (born 1979), American author * Amanda Drew (born 1969), English actress * Amanda Drury (born 1973), Australian journalist and news anchor * Amanda Dudamel (born 1999), Venezuelan beauty queen, fashion designer, model, and philanthropist * Amanda Ruter Dufour (1822–1899), American poet * Amanda Dunbar (born 1982), American painter * Amanda Duthie, Scottish–born Australian festival director

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* Amanda Ebeye (born 1986), Nigerian actress and model * Amanda Eccleston (born 1990), American middle-distance runner * Amanda Edgren (born 1993), Swedish soccer player *

Amanda Edwards Amanda Edwards (born January 19, 1982) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Houston City Council from 2016 to 2020. She was a candidate for the 2020 United States Senate election in Texas in the Democratic primary ...

, American attorney and politician *

Amanda Eliasch Amanda Eliasch (born 1960) is an English photographer, artist, poet, and filmmaker. Early life and education Amanda Eliasch was born in 1960 in Beirut, Lebanon, where her father Anthony Cave Brown worked as a foreign correspondent for the '' ...

(born 1960), English artist, photographer and poet * Amanda Elwes (born 1964), English actress * Amanda Evora (born 1984), American figure skater

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Amanda Farías Amanda C. Farías (born July 9, 1989) is an Americans, American politician from New York City. She is the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic City Council Member for the New York City's 18th City Council district, 18th district of the New ...

(born 1989), American politician * Amanda Farrugia (born 1985), Australian rules footballer * Amanda Favier (born 1979), French violinist * Amanda Fazio (born 1954), Australian politician * Amanda Ferguson (born 1967), English fencer * Amanda Figueras (born 1978), Spanish journalist * Amanda Filipacchi (born 1967), French–American novelist *

Amanda Fink Amanda Michelle Fink (born December 4, 1986) is a retired American tennis player. She ranked No. 1 in the US in Under-16s. In 2006, she was the number-one ranked college freshman, and in 2008 she finished the season as the U.S. No. 5 ranked coll ...

(born 1986), American tennis player *

Amanda Fisher Dame Amanda Gay Fisher is a British cell biologist, Whitley Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Oxford and former Director of the Medical Research Council (MRC) London Institute of Medical Sciences at the Hammersmith Hospital campus ...

, English cell biologist *

Amanda Folsom Amanda L. Folsom (born 1979) is an American mathematician specializing in analytic number theory and its applications in combinatorics. She is a professor of mathematics at Amherst College, where she chairs the department of mathematics and statist ...

(born 1979), American mathematician *

Amanda Fondell Amanda Linnea Fondell (born 29 August 1994, Linderöd, Sweden) is a Swedish singer and winner of the eighth series of Swedish '' Idol'', which she won on 9 December 2011 with 52% of the votes. Fondell's first single " All This Way" was released ...

(born 1994), Swedish singer * Amanda Fortier (born 1978), Canadian skier * Amanda Fosang, Australian biomedical researcher * Amanda Freitag (born 1972), American author and chef *

Amanda Fuller Amanda Fuller (born August 27, 1984) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for being the second actress to portray Kristin Baxter on the ABC/Fox sitcom '' Last Man Standing''. Career Early career In ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', Ful ...

(born 1984), American actress

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* Amanda Gailey (born 1976), American academic and political activist *

Amanda Garner Amanda Garner (born 1985) is a professional ballroom dancer from Australia. She is best known for her appearances on two seasons of the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars, partnering Grant Denyer to victory in the fourth season (2006). ...

(born 1985), Australian ballroom dancer * Amanda Gates (born 1986), Canadian curler * Amanda Gefter (born 1980), American writer *

Amanda Ghost Amanda Louisa Gosein-Cameron (born 10 July 1974), known professionally as Amanda Ghost, is a British entertainment executive, songwriter and singer. She was the president of Epic Records from 2009 until 2010. Ghost is a three-time Ivor Novello A ...

(born 1974), English music executive, singer and songwriter * Amanda Glover (born 1970), English beach volleyball player * Amanda González (born 1979), Spanish field hockey player * Amanda Goodman, American actress and voice artist *

Amanda Gorman Amanda S. C. Gorman (born March 7, 1998) is an American poet, activist, and model. Her work focuses on issues of oppression, feminism, race and marginalization, as well as the African diaspora. Gorman was the first person to be named National ...

(born 1998), American activist and poet *

Amanda Grace Amanda Grace is a singer-songwriter born in St. Paul, Minnesota. Grace writes, releases and performs acoustic rock, soul, children's music and Christian music.Online PR MediAmanda Grace Releases New Single Better Life/ref>''The Winonian'' March ...

, American singer and songwriter * Amanda Grahame (born 1979), Australian tennis player *

Amanda Griffin Amanda Claire Ricardo Griffin (born 28 September 1979 in Windsor, Berkshire, Windsor, Berkshire) is an English model and television personality in the Philippines. Griffin is the eldest of three children born in Windsor to an English father and a ...

(born 1979), Filipino–English model and television presenter * Amanda Grosserode (born 1975), American politician * Amanda Grunfeld (born 1967), English tennis player * Amanda Gutierres (born 2001), Brazilian soccer player

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Amanda Hale Amanda Hale (born 2 October 1982) is an English actress. Early life Hale is one of four children born to Irish immigrant parents in northwest London. Her cousin is scientist Martin Glennie. She had been due to go to University of Oxford to s ...

(born 1982), British actress * Amanda K. Hale, Canadian writer * Amanda Hamilton (born 1974), Scottish broadcaster, businesswoman and nutritionist * Amanda Hardy (born 1971), Australian badminton player * Amanda Harkimo (born 1990), Finnish disk jockey *

Amanda Harlech Amanda Jane Ormsby-Gore, Baroness Harlech (''née'' Grieve; May 1958), is a British creative consultant, writer and actress with a long association with the couturiers John Galliano and Karl Lagerfeld. She was named to the International Best Dres ...

(born 1958), English creative consultant and writer *

Amanda Bartlett Harris Amanda Bartlett Harris (August 15, 1824 – January 13, 1917) was an American author and literary critic best known for her work in children's, educational, and nature literature. Early life and family Amanda Bartlett Harris was born in Warne ...

(1824–1917), American author and literary critic *

Amanda Harris Amanda Harris (born 1963) is an English actress. She was born in Adelaide, South Australia and spent her childhood in Papua New Guinea before moving to Britain at the age of 10. She trained at Arts Ed. A longstanding member of the Royal Shakespe ...

(born 1963), Australian–born English actress *

Amanda Harrison Amanda Harrison is an Australian actress and singer, known for her roles in ''Wicked'' (Elphaba), ''We Will Rock You'' ("Meat" understudy in the UK, and “Oz" understudy in Australia), and for originating the role of Paula Pokrifki in the worl ...

(born 1974), Australian actress and singer * Amanda Havard (born 1986), American writer *

Amanda Hearst Amanda Randolph Hearst (born January 5, 1984), sometimes called Amanda Hearst Rønning, is an American model, socialite, and heiress of the Hearst family. Family and early life Amanda Hearst is the daughter of Anne Hearst, the niece of Patty ...

(born 1984), American fashion model and socialite *

Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), Hemmingsen-Jaeger represents District 47A in the eastern Twin Cities ...

, American politician * Amanda Hendrick (born 1990), Scottish model * Amanda Hendrix (born 1968), American planetary scientist * Amanda Heng (born 1951), Singaporean artist and curator * Amanda Herbert (born 1943), British cytopathologist and histopathologist *

Amanda Hess Amanda Stromwall Hess is an American journalist known for her coverage of internet culture. She is a critic-at-large for ''The New York Times'' who has also written for magazines including ''Wired'', ''ESPN'', and ''Elle''. Early life Amanda Hes ...

, American journalist * Amanda Hesser (born 1972), American author and writer *

Amanda Hickey Amanda Sanford Hickey (28 August 183817 October 1894) was an American surgeon, obstetrician, and physician who practiced medicine in Auburn, New York. She was the first woman to earn a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Michigan Medical ...

(1838–1894), American surgeon *

Amanda Hillwood Amanda Hillwood (born Amanda Mary Smith; 26 February 1957) is an English actress. Biography Hillwood is the daughter of Mark and Angela Smith (née Angela Hill-Wood, granddaughter of Sir Samuel Hill-Wood, 1st Baronet). Through her mother, s ...

(born 1957), English actress *

Amanda Hocking Amanda Hocking (born July 12, 1984) is an American writer of paranormal romance young adult fiction. Early life Hocking was born and raised in Austin, Minnesota. After high school, she studied human services while working in a group home for pe ...

(born 1984), American writer * Amanda Hodgkinson (born 1965), English novelist *

Amanda Holden Amanda Louise Holden (born 16 February 1971) is an English media personality, actress and singer. Since 2007, she has been a judge on the television talent competition show '' Britain's Got Talent'' on ITV. She also co-hosts the national ''H ...

(born 1971), English actress and singer * Amanda Holiday (born 1964), Sierra Leonean–English artist and poet * Amanda Hollis-Brusky, American scholar * Amanda Hopmans (born 1976), Dutch tennis player * Amanda Houston (born 1980), English weather presenter * Amanda Howard (born 1973), Australian author and writer * Amanda Howe, British doctor * Amanda Husberg (1940–2021), American composer

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Amanda Ilestedt Amanda Ilestedt (; born 17 January 1993) is a Swedish professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Defender (association football), defender for Women's Super League, Women's Super League club Arsenal WFC, Arsenal and the Sweden ...

(born 1993), Swedish soccer player

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* Amanda Jackson (born 1985), Armenian–American basketball player * Amanda James (born 1960), British swimmer * Amanda Jamieson (born 1997), New Zealand racing cyclist * Amanda Jelks (born 1986), American actress * Amanda Jenssen (born 1988), Swedish singer and songwriter * Amanda Jetter (born 1994), American artistic gymnast * Amanda Johnston (born 1977), American poet * Amanda Joy, Canadian actress, comedian, producer and writer

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* Amanda Keen (born 1978), English tennis player *

Amanda Keller Amanda Rose Keller (born 25 February 1962) is an Australian television and radio presenter, comedian, writer, actress, journalist and media personality, best known as the hostess of the popular Australian lifestyle program ''The Living Room''. ...

(born 1962), Australian actress, comedian, journalist, radio and television personality * Amanda Kelly (born 1982), Scottish kickboxer and mixed martial artist *

Amanda Kerfstedt Hilda Augusta ''Amanda'' Kerfstedt, née ''Hallström'' (5 June 1835, in Eskilstuna – 10 April 1920, in Stockholm), was a Swedish novelist, playwright and translator. She was a popular and noted writer in late 19th and early 20th century Sweden, ...

(1835–1920), Swedish novelist and playwright * Amanda Kernell (born 1986), Swedish director and screenwriter * Amanda Kessel (born 1991), American ice hockey player *

Amanda Kloots Amanda Kloots (born March 19, 1982) is an American television personality, dancer, model, actress, and fitness instructor. From 2021 to 2024, she was a co-host of the daytime talk show '' The Talk''. Early life Kloots is the second youngest of f ...

(born 1982), American actress, dancer and fitness instructor *

Amanda Knox Amanda Marie Knox (born July 9, 1987) is an American author, activist, and journalist. She spent almost four years incarcerated in Italy after her wrongful conviction in the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher, a fellow exchange student, with w ...

(born 1987), American woman exonerated in Italy for the murder of Meredith Kercher * Amanda Kolczynski (born 1993), French handballer * Amanda Kotaja (born 1995), Finnish Paralympic athlete * Amanda Kotze (born 1986), South African sprinter *

Amanda Kozak Amanda Kozak-Miliner (born July 28, 1984) is a pageant titleholder and educator from Warner Robins, Georgia who competed in the Miss America and Miss USA pageants. She is also the 2015 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Pageants Miss America Kozak fir ...

(born 1984), American beauty queen * Amanda Kramer (born 1961), American composer and touring musician *

Amanda Kurtović Amanda Kurtović (born 25 July 1991) is a Norwegian handball player who plays right back for Larvik HK and formerly the Norwegian national team.Amanda Labarca Amanda Labarca Hubertson (; 5 December 1886 – 2 January 1975), was a Chilean diplomat, educator, writer and feminist. Her work was directed mainly at improving the situation of Latin American women and women's suffrage in Chile. She was born P ...

(1886–1975), Chilean diplomat, educator and writer * Amanda Laine (born 1992), Canadian model * Amanda Lamb (born 1972), English model, property expert and television presenter *

Amanda Lang Amanda Lang (born 31 October 1970) is a Canadian business journalist, and host of ''Taking Stock'', a weekly business news program on CTV, BNN Bloomberg and CP24. Previously, she was the host of ''Bloomberg North'' on Bloomberg TV Canada. La ...

(born 1970), Canadian business journalist * Amanda Langlet (born 1967), French actress * Amanda Lassiter (born 1979), American basketball player *

Amanda Lathlin Amanda Lathlin (born July 17, 1976) is a Canadians, Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in a by-election on April 22, 2015.Amanda Lawrence Amanda Lawrence is a British actress. Lawrence studied theatre at Bretton Hall College and worked early in her career in the Edinburgh Fringe.Amanda Lear Amanda Lear (; born 18 June or 18 November 1939 or 1941 or 1946 or 1950) is a French singer, songwriter, painter, television presenter, actress and former model. She began her professional career as a fashion model in the mid-1960s and went on ...

(born 1939), French actress, model, painter, singer, songwriter and television presenter * Amanda Leduc, Canadian writer *

Amanda Leighton Amanda Moreno Leighton (born June 7, 1993) is an American actress. She is known for her voice acting as Blossom in the 2016 Cartoon Network animated series ''The Powerpuff Girls'', Poppy in the 2018 Netflix animated series '' Trolls: The Beat Go ...

(born 1993), American actress *

Amanda Lemos Amanda Oliveira de Lemos (born May 22, 1987) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of April 15, 2025, she is #4 in the UFC women's strawweight rankings, an ...

(born 1987), Brazilian mixed martial artist *

Amanda Lepore Amanda Lepore is an American transgender model, singer, and performance artist. A former Club Kids, Club Kid, she has appeared in advertising for numerous companies. Lepore is noted as a regular subject in photographer David LaChapelle's work, s ...

, American model, performance artist and singer *

Amanda Leveille Amanda Leveille (born 10 June 1994) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Formerly a member of the Buffalo Beauts and Minnesota Whitecaps of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF), Leveille holds the PHF all-time records for win ...

(born 1994), Canadian ice hockey player *

Amanda Levens Amanda Kay Levens (born January 24, 1979) is an American women's college basketball coach. She is currently the head coach at the University of Nevada. Previously, she was hired as head coach at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in ...

(born 1979), American basketball coach * Amanda Lightfoot (born 1987), English biathlete *

Amanda Lim Amanda Lim (born Lim Xiang Qi on 8 January 1993) is a Singaporean freestyle swimmer. Career 2007–2009 Lim first competed for Singapore at the 2007 Hong Kong International Open, where, aged just 14, she finished 7th in the heats of the 50- ...

(born 1993), Singaporean freestyle swimmer *

Amanda Lind Amanda Sofia Margareta Lind (; born 2 August 1980) is a politician for the Swedish Green Party. She has been co-spokesperson of the Green Party since April 2024. From 2019 to 2021, she was the Minister for Culture and Democracy, with responsibi ...

(born 1980), Swedish politician *

Amanda Lindhout Amanda Lindhout (born June 12, 1981) is a Canadian humanitarian, public speaker and journalist. On August 23, 2008, she and members of her entourage were kidnapped by Islamist insurgents in southern Somalia. She was released 15 months later ...

(born 1981), Canadian humanitarian, journalist and public speaker * Amanda Linnér (born 2001), Swedish golfer * Amanda Lipitz (born 1980), American director * Amanda Locke (born 1989), American softball player *

Amanda Lohrey Amanda Frances Lillian Lohrey (; born 13 April 1947) is an Australian writer and novelist. Career Lohrey completed her education at the University of Tasmania before taking up a scholarship at the University of Cambridge. From 1988 to 1994 s ...

(born 1947), Australian novelist and writer * Amanda Lorenz (born 1997), American softball player * Amanda Lovelace (born 1991), American poet

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* Amanda Mabro, Canadian singer, songwriter, and vocal coach * Amanda Macias, American journalist * Amanda MacLean, Scottish singer and writer * Amanda Magadan (born 1995), American field hockey player * Amanda Magalhães (born 1991), Brazilian actress, pianist, singer, and songwriter * Amanda Magarian (born 1984), American pair skater * Amanda Mair (born 1994), Swedish pianist, singer, and songwriter * Amanda Majeski (born 1984), American operatic soprano * Amanda Makela (born 1993), Canadian ice hockey player * Amanda Manopo (born 1999), Indonesian actress, entrepreneur, model, and singer *

Amanda Marcotte Amanda Marie Marcotte (born September 2, 1977) is an American blogger and journalist who writes on feminism and politics from a liberal perspective. She has written for several online publications, including ''Slate'', ''The Guardian'', and ' ...

(born 1977), American blogger and journalist *

Amanda Marsalis Amanda Marsalis is an American film director and photographer. Career Marsalis grew up in the East Bay of San Francisco and moved to Los Angeles when she was 12 or 13. Photographic career Marsalis attended California College of Arts and Craft ...

, American filmmaker and photographer *

Amanda Marshall Amanda Meta Marshall (born August 29, 1972) is a Canadian Juno award winning pop-rock singer and songwriter. She has released four studio albums; the first was certified diamond in Canada, with the second and third certified 3× platinum and p ...

(born 1972), Canadian singer *

Amanda Martin Amanda Martin is a British Labour Party politician and trade unionist who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Portsmouth North since 2024. She gained the seat from cabinet minister, Penny Mordaunt. A native of Portsmouth, Martin orig ...

, British politician * Amanda Martínez (born 2000), Chilean field hockey player * Amanda Matthews (born 1968), American painter and sculptor *

Amanda McBaine Amanda McBaine is an American film director and producer. She has co-directed and produced '' Boys State'' (2020), and '' The Mission'' (2023) with Jesse Moss. She has additionally produced '' The Overnighters'' (2014), ''The Bandit'' (2016), an ...

, American director and producer *

Amanda McBroom Amanda McBroom (born August 9, 1947) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Notable among the songs she has written is " The Rose", which Bette Midler sang in the film of the same name, and which has been sung by many other recording art ...

(born 1947), American actress, singer, and songwriter * Amanda McDougall, Canadian politician * Amanda McFarland (1832–1912), American missionary * Amanda McGill (born 1980), American politician * Amanda McGrory (born 1986), American wheelchair athlete * Amanda McKenzie, Australian climate change advocate * Amanda McKerrow (born 1964), American ballet dancer *

Amanda Mealing Amanda Jane Mealing (born 22 April 1967) is an English actress, director and producer, known for portraying the role of Connie Beauchamp in the BBC medical dramas ''Holby City'' and ''Casualty''. Early life The only adopted member of her fa ...

(born 1967), English actress, director, and producer * Amanda Means (born 1945), American artist and photographer * Amanda Melby, American actress and producer * Amanda H. Mercier (born 1975), American judge * Amanda Merrill (born 1951), American politician * Amanda Michalopoulou (born 1966), Greek author * Amanda Micheli, American filmmaker *

Amanda Miguel Amanda Antonia Miguel Samso (born 1 June 1956) is an Argentine singer-songwriter, pianist and Businessperson, businesswoman. With more than 36 years of artistic career, Amanda Miguel has released 12 studio albums, has sold over 15 million copies ...

(born 1956), Argentine singer * Amanda Millar (born 1967), Australian politician *

Amanda Milling Dame Amanda Anne Milling (born 12 March 1975) is a British politician serving as Member of Parliament (MP) for Cannock Chase from the 2015 general election until losing her seat in 2024. She served as Minister without Portfolio in the UK cab ...

(born 1975), English politician * Amanda Mondol (born 1965), Colombian sport shooter * Amanda Montejano, Mexican mathematician * Amanda Montell (born 1992), American author, linguist, and writer * Amanda Morris, American academic and chemist * Amanda Muggleton (born 1951), English–Australian actress

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* Amanda Nedweski (born 1975), American financial analyst and politician * Amanda Nevill (born 1957), British arts administrator * Amanda Ngabirano (born 1978), Ugandan academic and urban planner * Amanda Nguyen (born 1991), American civil rights activist and social entrepreneur * Amanda Nielsen (1866–1953), Danish cabaret singer *

Amanda Nildén Elsa Amanda Nildén (; born 7 August 1998) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Sweden national team. Club career A versatile left-sided defender or midfielde ...

(born 1998), Swedish soccer player * Amanda Noar (born 1962), English actress * Amanda Noelle (born 1983), American singer, songwriter, and worship leader * Amanda Noret, American actress *

Amanda Nunes Amanda Lourenço Nunes (born May 30, 1988) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she is the former UFC Women's Featherweight Champion and two-time UFC Women ...

(born 1988), Brazilian mixed martial artist * Amanda Nylander (born 1990), Swedish figure skater

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* Amanda Oakley, English–New Zealand dermatologist * Amanda Obdam (born 1993), Thai actress and model * Amanda Oleander (born 1989), American artist and illustrator * Amanda Olivares (born 1966), Mexican beauty queen * Amanda Oliveira (born 1987), Brazilian water polo player *

Amanda Ooms Amanda Francisca Ooms (born 5 September 1964) is a Dutch-Swedish actress and author. She has acted in both film and TV in Sweden and internationally. She was born in Kalmar. Ooms participates in season 10 of '' Stjärnorna på slottet'' which w ...

(born 1964), Dutch–Swedish actress, artist, and writer *

Amanda Overland Amanda Overland (born August 30, 1981) is a Canadians, Canadian short track speed skating, short track speed skater who competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics. She is the sister of Kevin Overland and Cindy Overland, both Olympic Speed Skaters. ...

(born 1981), Canadian short track speed skater * Amanda Overmyer (born 1984), American singer *

Amanda Owen Amanda Jayne Owen (née Livingstone; born September 1974) is an English Shepherd, shepherdess, writer and presenter. Personal life Owen lives and works on a remote farm, Ravenseat Farm, in Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales. children: Raven, Reu ...

(born 1974), English shepherdess and writer

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Amanda Palmer Amanda MacKinnon Palmer (born April 30, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and performance artist who is the lead vocalist, pianist, and lyricist of the duo the Dresden Dolls. She performs as a solo artist and was also a memb ...

(born 1976), American musician, singer and songwriter *

Amanda Peet Amanda Peet (born January 11, 1972) is an American actress. She began her career with small parts on television before making her feature film debut in ''Animal Room'' (1995). Her portrayal of Jill St. Claire in ''The Whole Nine Yards (film), Th ...

(born 1972), American actress * Amanda Perez (born 1980), American singer * Amanda Peterson (1971–2015), American actress *

Amanda Petrusich Amanda Petrusich (born c. 1980) is an American music journalist. She is a staff writer at ''The New Yorker'' and the author of three books: ''Pink Moon'' (2007), '' It Still Moves: Lost Songs, Lost Highways, and the Search for the Next American M ...

(born 1980), American music journalist * Amanda Pilke (born 1990), Finnish actress *

Amanda Plummer Amanda Michael Plummer (born March 23, 1957) is an American actress. She is known for her work on stage and for her film roles, including '' Joe Versus the Volcano'' (1990), ''The Fisher King'' (1991), ''Pulp Fiction'' (1994), and '' The Hunge ...

(born 1957), American actress

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* Amanda Randolph (1896–1967), American actress, musician and singer * Amanda Ratnayake (born 1990), Sri Lankan beauty queen and businesswoman *

Amanda Rawles Amanda Carol Rawles (born 25 August 2000) is an Indonesian actress and Model (person), model of Australian people, Australian descent. Early life and education Rawles was born on 25 August 2000 in Jakarta, Indonesia. She is the second daught ...

(born 2000), Indonesian actress, model and singer *

Amanda Redman Amanda Jacqueline Redman (born 12 August 1957) is an English actress, known for her roles as Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman in the BBC One series ''New Tricks'' (2003–2013) and as Dr. Lydia Fonseca in '' The Good Karma Hospital'' (2 ...

(born 1957), English actress * Amanda Reid (born 1996), Australian Paralympic cyclist and swimmer *

Amanda Ribas Amanda Limborco Alcântara Ribas (born August 26, 1993) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the women's Strawweight and Flyweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of March 11, 2025, ...

(born 1993), Brazilian mixed martial artist *

Amanda Righetti Amanda Righetti (born April 4, 1983) is an American actress. She is known for playing Grace Van Pelt on ''The Mentalist'' and her roles in ''Friday the 13th (2009 film), Friday the 13th'', ''The O.C.'' and ''Colony (TV series), Colony''. Early ...

(born 1983), American actress * Amanda Rummery (born 1997), Canadian Paralympic sprinter * Amanda Rylander (1832–1920), Swedish actress

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* Amanda Sage (born 1978), American painter * Amanda Samaroo (born 1992), Trinidadian cricket player *

Amanda Sampedro Amanda Sampedro Bustos (born 26 June 1993) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a forward and the Spain national team. International career A skillful forward noted for her creativity and vision, she was part of the Spanish team which ...

(born 1993), Spanish soccer player *

Amanda Sánchez Amanda Sánchez is an American softball player of Mexican descent and member of the Mexico women's national softball team. She represented Team Mexico at the 2020 Summer Olympics. College career Sánchez began her collegiate career at Missouri. ...

(born 1996), American softball player * Amanda Sandrelli (born 1964), Italian actress * Amanda Schott (born 1996), Brazilian weightlifter *

Amanda Schull Amanda Schull (born August 26, 1978) is an American actress and former professional ballet dancer. She is known for her lead role in the 2000 film '' Center Stage'', and for her recurring roles on the American television series '' One Tree Hill' ...

(born 1978), American actress and ballet dancer * Amanda Schulman (born 1980), Swedish television producer * Amanda Seales (born 1981), American activist, actress, author, comedian, podcaster, and singer * Amanda Septimo (born 1991), American politician * Amanda Serrano (born 1988), Puerto Rican boxer, mixed martial artist, and wrestler *

Amanda Setton Amanda Setton (born December 16, 1985) is an American actress. She is known for her recurring role as Penelope Shafai on The CW's teen drama ''Gossip Girl'' (2008–2012), for her role as Kimberly Andrews on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC ...

(born 1985), American actress *

Amanda Seyfried Amanda Michelle Seyfried ( ; born December 3, 1985) is an American actress and singer. She began acting at 15, with a recurring role as Lucy Montgomery in the CBS soap opera ''As the World Turns'' (1999–2001). She came to prominence for he ...

(born 1985), American actress and singer * Amanda Shaw (born 1990), American Cajun fiddler and singer * Amanda Shelton (born 1990), Guamanian politician *

Amanda Shires Amanda Rose Shires (born March 5, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter and fiddle player. Shires has released seven solo albums starting in 2005, her most recent being '' Take It Like a Man'' in 2022. In 2019, she founded a country music super ...

(born 1982), American fiddler, singer, and songwriter * Amanda Sidwall (1844–1892), Swedish illustrator and painter *

Amanda Siebert Amanda Siebert is a Canadian author. She wrote ''The Little Book of Cannabis'' in 2018, the bestselling nonfiction book about cannabis in Canada as of early 2019. Siebert is a former List of cannabis columns, cannabis columnist for ''The Georgia St ...

, Canadian author * Amanda Simanek, American epidemiologist *

Amanda Simard Amanda Simard is the former MPP for Glengarry—Prescott—Russell in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 42nd Parliament of Ontario. Simard was elected in the 2018 provincial election as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party ...

(born 1989), Canadian politician * Amanda Simeão (born 1994), Brazilian épée fencer * Amanda Simper (born 1968), Australian canoe sprinter * Amanda Simpson (born 1961), American businesswoman and politician, first openly transgender woman political appointee *

Amanda Sobhy Amanda Sobhy (born June 29, 1993) is an American squash player. A five-time national champion, she was the first U.S.-born player to reach the top five in the Professional Squash Association (PSA) world rankings. She reached a career-high world ...

(born 1993), American squash player *

Amanda Solloway Amanda Jane Solloway (née Edghill, 6 June 1961) is a British politician who served as Lord Commissioner of the Treasury from September 2022 to July 2024 and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Affordability and Skills from February 202 ...

(born 1961), English politician *

Amanda Somerville Amanda Somerville (born March 7, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter and vocal coach who resides in Wolfsburg, Germany. She is known primarily for her work with many European symphonic metal bands. Biography Personal life Somerville was ...

(born 1979), American singer, songwriter, and vocal coach *

Amanda Sørensen Amanda Sørensen (born 18 November 1985) is a retired Danish amateur BMX cyclist. Having started her sporting career at the age of seven and been admitted to the Danish national cycling team since 2002, Sorensen has mounted numerous Nordic region ...

(born 1985), Danish BMX cyclist *

Amanda Staveley Amanda Louise Staveley (born 11 April 1973) is a British business executive. She is notable chiefly for her connections with Middle Eastern investors. She helped lead the Saudi consortium take over of Newcastle United. A deal that was comple ...

(born 1973), English business executive *

Amanda Steele Amanda Lynn Steele (born July 26, 1999) is an American video blogger, Model (person), model, Actor, actress, YouTuber and internet personality. She started her YouTube channel, MakeupByMandy24, in 2010. Steele is known for her beauty and fashion ...

(born 1999), American actress, internet personality, and model * Amanda Stepto (born 1970), Canadian actress and disk jockey * Amanda Stewart (born 1959), Australian poet *

Amanda Sthers Amanda Queffélec-Maruani (born 18 April 1978), known professionally as Amanda Sthers, is a French novelist, playwright, screenwriter and filmmaker. Biography Sthers is of Tunisian Sefardi and Breton origins. She has written ten novels which hav ...

(born 1978), French filmmaker, novelist, playwright, and screenwriter *

Amanda Stoker Amanda Jane Stoker ( Fell; born 30 October 1982) is an Australian politician who served as a Australian Senate, Senator for Queensland from 2018 until 2022. She is a member of the Liberal National Party of Queensland (LNP) and sat with the Libe ...

(born 1982), Australian politician * Amanda Strang (born 1980), French actress, model, singer, and television presenter * Amanda Stretton (born 1973), English broadcaster, journalist, and racing driver * Amanda Strydom (born 1956), South African singer and songwriter *

Amanda Sudano Amanda Grace Sudano Ramirez (born August 11, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter and model. She is a member of the musical duo Johnnyswim. Early life Sudano was born in Los Angeles, California, to singer Donna Summer (1948-2012) and song ...

(born 1982), American model, singer, and songwriter * Amanda Svensson (born 1987), Swedish author * Amanda Swart, South African biochemist * Amanda Swenson (1852–1919), Swedish-born American soprano singer * Amanda Swisten (born 1978), American actress and model * Amanda Swope (born 1988), American politician

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Amanda Tapping Amanda Tapping (born 28 August 1965) is a British-Canadian actress and director. She is best known for portraying Samantha Carter in the Canadian–American military science fiction television series ''Stargate SG-1,'' ''Stargate Atlantis,'' an ...

(born 1965), English–born Canadian actress * Amanda Tenfjord (born 1997), Greek–Norwegian singer and songwriter *

Amanda Tepe Amanda Tepe (born October 16, 1977) is an American actress. Tepe is a native of Norwood, Ohio. She has appeared in several short and feature films. Her television credits include ''General Hospital'', ''Dexter'', ''Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip ...

(born 1977), American actress * Amanda Terry (born 1975), Canadian makeup artist * Amanda Thane (1953–2012), Australian operatic soprano * Amanda Thornborough (born 1990), Canadian rugby union player * Amanda Tipples (born 1966), English judge *

Amanda Tobin Amanda Tobin (born 8 June 1960), now known as Amanda Chaplin, is a former professional tennis player from Australia. She also competed as Amanda Tobin-Evans and Amanda Tobin-Dingwall. Biography Early years Tobin was born in Bathurst and grew u ...

(born 1960), Australian tennis player * Amanda Toll, American politician * Amanda Trunzo (born 1989), American ice hockey player

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* Amanda Vaill, American screenwriter *

Amanda Vanstone Amanda Eloise Vanstone (née O'Brien; born 7 December 1952) is an Australian former politician and a former Ambassador to Italy. She was a Liberal Senator for South Australia from 1984 to 2007, and held several ministerial portfolios in the ...

(born 1952), Australian politician * Amanda Varela (1911–2000), Argentine actress * Amanda Vázquez (born 1984), Puerto Rican volleyball player * Amanda Vickery (born 1962), English historian, professor, and writer *

Amanda Vilanova Amanda Victoria Vilanova Pérez (born December 30, 1991) is a Puerto Rican people, Puerto Rican TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Puerto Rico, Miss World Puerto Rico 2011 and placed 2nd runner-up at Miss World 201 ...

(born 1991), Puerto Rican model *

Amanda Villepastour Amanda Villepastour (; born 20 January 1958) is an Australian ethnomusicologist and former professional musician. She is best known for being the keyboardist of the Australian new wave band Eurogliders between 1980 and 1987, and for her 21st-cen ...

(born 1958), Australian ethnomusicologist and musician * Amanda Vincent, Canadian conservationist and marine biologist

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* Amanda Wainwright (born 1976), English tennis player * Amanda Wakeley (born 1962), English fashion designer * Amanda Walker (born 1935), English actress * Amanda Walsh, Canadian actress * Amanda Ware (born 1992), Australian model * Amanda Waring, English activist, actress, comedian, and singer *

Amanda Warren Amanda Warren (born July 17, 1982) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Lucy Warburton on the HBO drama series '' The Leftovers'' and as Betty on the Apple TV+ comedy series '' Dickinson''. Early life Amanda Warren was born on J ...

(born 1982), American actress *

Amanda Weir Amanda Jo Weir (born March 11, 1986) is an American competition swimmer, Olympic silver medalist, world champion, and former world record-holder. She was a member of the 2004 and 2012 United States Olympic teams, winning two silver medals at the ...

(born 1986), American swimmer *

Amanda Weltman Amanda Weltman (born 1979) is a South African theoretical physicist. She is best known for co-authoring a series of papers proposing "chameleon gravity" to explain the existence of dark energy. She is currently a professor and South African Rese ...

(born 1979), South African theoretical physicist * Amanda Wilkinson (born 1982), Canadian singer *

Amanda Wilson Amanda Leigh Wilson (born 13 April 1980) is an English Platinum selling singer/song writer. She is a member of house music act Freemasons. As part of the act she has scored two major UK hit singles, one of which went on to success in several Eu ...

(born 1980), English singer and songwriter *

Amanda Woodcroft Amanda Zarine Woodcroft (born 9 October 1993) is an indoor hockey, indoor and field hockey player from Canada. Personal life Amanda Woodcroft was born in Kitchener, Ontario, and grew up in the neighbouring city of Waterloo, Ontario, Waterloo. W ...

(born 1993), Canadian field and indoor hockey player

Fictional characters

* Amanda, from the teen drama '' The Next Step'' * Amanda, from the

Colley Cibber Colley Cibber (6 November 1671 – 11 December 1757) was an English actor-manager, playwright and Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, Poet Laureate. His colourful memoir ''An Apology for the Life of Colley Cibber'' (1740) describes his life in ...

play '' Love's Last Shift'' and its sequel by

John Vanbrugh Sir John Vanbrugh (; 24 January 1664 (baptised) – 26 March 1726) was an English architect, dramatist and herald, perhaps best known as the designer of Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard. He wrote two argumentative and outspoken Restor ...

, ''

The Relapse ''The Relapse, or, Virtue in Danger'' is a Restoration comedy from 1696 written by John Vanbrugh. The play is a sequel to Colley Cibber's '' Love's Last Shift, or, The Fool in Fashion''. In Cibber's ''Love's Last Shift'', a free-living Re ...

'' *

Amanda Amanda is a Latin feminine gerundive (i.e. verbal adjective) name meaning, literally, "she who must (or is fit to) be loved". Other translations, with similar meaning, could be "deserving to be loved," "worthy of love," or "loved very much by ev ...

, from the '' Highlander'' franchise * Amanda Becker, from the teen parody ''

Not Another Teen Movie ''Not Another Teen Movie'' is a 2001 American teen parody film directed by Joel Gallen and written by Mike Bender, Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson, Phil Beauman, and Buddy Johnson. It features Chyler Leigh, Chris Evans, Jaime Pressly, Er ...

'' * Amanda Beckett, from the teen romantic comedy ''

Can't Hardly Wait ''Can't Hardly Wait'' is a 1998 American teen romantic comedy film written and directed by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont. It stars an ensemble cast including Ethan Embry, Charlie Korsmo, Lauren Ambrose, Peter Facinelli, Seth Green, an ...

'' * Amanda Bellows, from the ABC fantasy comedy ''

I Dream of Jeannie ''I Dream of Jeannie'' is an American Fantasy television, fantasy sitcom television series created by Sidney Sheldon and starring Barbara Eden as a beautiful but guileless 2,000-year-old Jinn, genie and Larry Hagman as an astronaut with whom s ...

'' * Amanda Benson, from the television movie '' Swindle'' * Amanda Bentley, the titular character from the Candice F. Ransom novel ''

'' * Amanda Brotzman, from the BBC science fiction series ''

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency ''Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency'' is a humorous detective novel by English writer Douglas Adams, published in 1987. It is described by the author on its cover as a "thumping good detective-ghost-horror-who dunnit-time travel-romanti ...

'' * Amanda Buckman, from the supernatural black comedy ''

Addams Family Values ''Addams Family Values'' is a 1993 American supernatural black comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and written by Paul Rudnick, based on the characters created by Charles Addams. It is the sequel to ''The Addams Family'' (1991). The film ...

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Amanda Carrington Amanda Carrington is a fictional character from the ABC prime time soap opera ''Dynasty'', created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. She was portrayed by Catherine Oxenberg for two seasons from 1984 to 1986, and then by Karen Cellini for 13 episode ...

, from the ABC soap opera ''

Dynasty A dynasty is a sequence of rulers from the same family, usually in the context of a monarchy, monarchical system, but sometimes also appearing in republics. A dynasty may also be referred to as a "house", "family" or "clan", among others. H ...

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Amanda Clarke Amanda Clarke, formerly known by the pseudonym Emily Thorne (also known as Emily Grayson), is a fictional Character (arts), character and the protagonist of the American Broadcasting Company, ABC television series ''Revenge (TV series), Revenge'' ...

, from ABC mystery drama ''

Revenge Revenge is defined as committing a harmful action against a person or group in response to a grievance, be it real or perceived. Vengeful forms of justice, such as primitive justice or retributive justice, are often differentiated from more fo ...

'' * Helen "Amanda" Collins, from The CW action thriller ''

Nikita Nikita may refer to: * Nikita (given name), people with the given name, including variants * Nikita, Crimea, a town in Ukraine * Nikita the Tanner, a character in East Slavic folklore Film and television *''Little Nikita'', a 1988 film * ''La Femm ...

'' * Amanda De Santa, from the video game ''

Grand Theft Auto V ''Grand Theft Auto V'' is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the seventh main entry in the Grand Theft Auto, ''Grand Theft Auto'' series, following 2008's ''Grand Theft Auto IV'', and ...

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Amanda Grayson Amanda is a Latin feminine gerundive (i.e. verbal adjective) name meaning, literally, "she who must (or is fit to) be loved". Other translations, with similar meaning, could be "deserving to be loved," "worthy of love," or "loved very much by ev ...

, mother of

Spock Spock is a fictional Character (arts), character in the ''Star Trek'' media franchise. He first appeared in the Star Trek: The Original Series, original ''Star Trek'' series serving aboard the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), USS ''Enterpri ...

from the ''

Star Trek ''Star Trek'' is an American science fiction media franchise created by Gene Roddenberry, which began with the Star Trek: The Original Series, series of the same name and became a worldwide Popular culture, pop-culture Cultural influence of ...

'' franchise * Amanda Harper, from the ''Escape Room'' franchise * Amanda Hunsaker, from the buddy cop action comedy ''

Lethal Weapon ''Lethal Weapon'' is a 1987 American action film directed by Richard Donner and written by Shane Black. It stars Mel Gibson and Danny Glover alongside Gary Busey, Tom Atkins, Darlene Love, and Mitchell Ryan. In ''Lethal Weapon'', a pai ...

'' * Amanda Killman, the main antagonist from the Nickelodeon animated slapstick comedy '' Bunsen Is a Beast'' * Amanda King, from the CBS drama ''

Scarecrow and Mrs. King ''Scarecrow and Mrs. King'' is an American television series that aired from October 3, 1983, to May 28, 1987, on CBS. The music underscore was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein. The show starred Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner, as divorced ...

'' * Amanda Krueger, the mother of Freddy Krueger from the ''

A Nightmare on Elm Street ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' is a 1984 American Supernatural horror film, supernatural slasher film written and directed by Wes Craven and produced by Robert Shaye. It is the first installment in the A Nightmare on Elm Street (franchise), ''A ...

'' franchise * Amanda LaRusso, the wife of Daniel LaRusso from the

Netflix Netflix is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service. The service primarily distributes original and acquired films and television shows from various genres, and it is available internationally in multiple lang ...

martial arts comedy ''

Cobra Kai ''Cobra Kai'' is an American Martial arts film, martial arts comedy drama television series created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg, and distributed by Sony Pictures Television. It serves as a sequel to the first three ''The K ...

'' * Amanda Lockhart, from the novel series Kingdom Keepers * Amanda Lopez, from the Disney XD TV series

Milo Murphy's Law ''Milo Murphy's Law'' is an American animated comedy television series created by Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh for Disney Channel and Disney XD. The series premiered on October 3, 2016, on Disney XD. It revolves around the title charact ...

* Amanda Dillon, from the ABC soap opera ''

All My Children ''All My Children'' (often shortened to ''AMC'') is an American television soap opera that aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from January 5, 1970, to September 23, 2011, and on The Online Network (TOLN) from April 29 to September 2, 2 ...

'' * Amanda Dunfrey, from the science fiction horror film ''

The Mist Mist is a weather phenomenon similar to fog. Mist, MIST or The Mist may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Fiction * ''Mist'' (novel), a 1914 novel by Spanish author Miguel de Unamuno * ''The Mist'' (novella), a 1980 horror novella by Ameri ...

'' * Amanda "Mandy" McAllister, main character in TV show ''

Young Sheldon ''Young Sheldon'' is an American sitcom television series created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro which aired on CBS from September 25, 2017, to May 16, 2024. The series is a Spin-off (media), spin-off prequel to ''The Big Bang Theory'' that ...

'' * Amanda Prendergast, from the action film ''

Falling Down ''Falling Down'' is a 1993 American crime drama film directed by Joel Schumacher, written by Ebbe Roe Smith, and starring Michael Douglas and Robert Duvall. Set in Los Angeles, the film tells the story of William Foster, a disgruntled, une ...

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Amanda Rollins Amanda Rollins is a character (arts), fictional character on the NBC police procedural drama ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', portrayed by Kelli Giddish. Rollins was a detective with the Manhattan Special Victims Unit at the 16th Precinct o ...

, from the

NBC The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is an American commercial broadcast television and radio network serving as the flagship property of the NBC Entertainment division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. It is one of NBCUniversal's ...

crime drama '' Law and Order: Special Victims Unit'' * Amanda Rosewater, from the Syfy science fiction western '' Defiance'' *

Amanda Sefton Amanda Sefton (real name Jimaine Szardos) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum, the character first appeared in ''X-Men'' #98 (April 1976). The charact ...

, from

Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...

Amanda Tanen This article lists the characters featured in the American ABC comedy-drama series ''Ugly Betty''. Overview Main characters Betty Suarez Betty Suarez, played by America Ferrera, is the main protagonist. Aims to run her own magazine in the f ...

, from the ABC comedy drama ''

Ugly Betty ''Ugly Betty'' is an American comedy-drama television series developed by Silvio Horta, which aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from September 28, 2006, to April 14, 2010. It is based on the Colombian telenovela ''Yo soy Betty, la fea' ...

'' * Amanda Thripp, a character in the 1996 film ''Matilda'' * Amanda Toad, from the video game ''

Star Fox ''Star Fox'' is a rail shooter, space flight simulator, and third person action-adventure video game series created by Shigeru Miyamoto and developed and published by Nintendo. The games follow the Star Fox combat team of anthropomorphic a ...

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Amanda Vale Amanda Baker (also Vale and Walters) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Home and Away'', played by Holly Brisley. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 30 June 2005 and departed in 2007. Brisl ...

, from the Seven Network soap opera ''

Home and Away ''Home and Away'' (''H&A'') is an Australian television soap opera. It was created by Alan Bateman and commenced broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. Bateman came up with the concept of the show during a trip to Kangaroo Point, N ...

'' * Amanda Valenciano Libre, from the video game ''

Metal Gear is a Media franchise, franchise of stealth games created by Hideo Kojima. Developed and published by Konami, the first game, ''Metal Gear (video game), Metal Gear'', was released in 1987 for MSX, MSX home computers. The player often takes con ...

'' * Amanda Vaughn, the main protagonist from the ABC comedy drama '' GCB'' *

Amanda Waller Amanda Belle Waller (née Blake), also known as "the Wall", is a fictional character featured in some American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in '' Legends'' #1 in 1986 and was created by John Ostrander, Len We ...

, from

DC Comics DC Comics (originally DC Comics, Inc., and also known simply as DC) is an American comic book publisher owned by DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC is an initialism for "Detective Comics", an American comic book seri ...

* Amanda Wingfield, from the

Tennessee Williams Thomas Lanier Williams III (March 26, 1911 – February 25, 1983), known by his pen name Tennessee Williams, was an American playwright and screenwriter. Along with contemporaries Eugene O'Neill and Arthur Miller, he is considered among the three ...

play ''

The Glass Menagerie ''The Glass Menagerie'' is a memory play by Tennessee Williams that premiered in 1944 and catapulted Williams from obscurity to fame. The play has strong autobiographical elements, featuring characters based on its author, his histrionic mo ...

'' * Amanda Woods, from the romantic comedy ''

The Holiday ''The Holiday'' is a 2006 American romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Nancy Meyers. Co-produced by Bruce A. Block, it was filmed in both California and in England and stars Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz as Iris and Amanda, ...

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Amanda Woodward Amanda Woodward is Dean of the Division of the Social Sciences and the William S. Gray Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago. Her research investigates infant social cognition and early language development including the underst ...

, from the Fox soap opera ''

Melrose Place ''Melrose Place'' is an American prime-time television soap opera that aired on Fox from July 8, 1992, to May 24, 1999, for seven seasons. The show follows the lives of a group of young adults living in an apartment complex in West Hollywood, ...

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Amanda Young Amanda Young is a fictional character created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell and is one of the antagonist, antagonists in the Saw (franchise), ''Saw'' franchise. She first appeared in ''Saw (2004 film), Saw'' (2004), portrayed by Shawnee Smit ...

, the accomplice of Jigsaw from the ''

Saw A saw is a tool consisting of a tough blade, Wire saw, wire, or Chainsaw, chain with a hard toothed edge used to cut through material. Various terms are used to describe toothed and abrasive saws. Saws began as serrated materials, and when man ...

'' franchise * Amanda Zimm, from the teen drama '' Ready or Not''

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