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Baby Name: Amanda
Amanda
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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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i am amanda renee the one above is funny because i am amanda and my maid of honor in my wedding was brianna. we were best friends for years!
10/22/2009 08:26:27 AM Report AbuseMy daughter's name is Amanda Brianna, and lovable she is!!
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