The girl's name Amanda \a-man-da,am(a)-nda\ is pronounced ah-MAN-dah. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "fit to be loved, lovable". Amanda first appeared on a 1212 birth record from Warwickshire, England. Literary: poets and playwrights brought this name into popular usage in the 17th century. The name was probably modelled on Miranda. May also be used as a feminine form of Amandus, the name of a sixth-century French saint. Actresses Amanda Plummer, Amanda Peet; pop musician Mandy Moore.

ORIGIN
Latin

MEANING
Lovable

The feminine form of Amandus that was first recorded as a given name in Warwickshire, England in 1212. It became a literary name picked up by several playwrights and novelists during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was steadily used during the 19th century and slowly faded until the 1970s. The name was listed among the top 10 from 1976 to 1995 influenced by principal characters on the the 1980s and 1990s television series' "Dynasty," "Scarecrow and Mrs. King," and "Melrose Place."

VARIATIONS
Amery Armand

ALTERNATIVES
Amandah

NICKNAMES
Manda Mandy

FAMOUS Amandas
Mandy Moore (singer/actress) Amanda Bynes (actress) Amanda Coetzer (South African tennis player) Amanda Peet (actress)

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