Amy
Amy is the English form of the Old French "Amée," which comes from the Latin "amata," meaning beloved. It is one of the simplest and oldest names in the love-name family — older than Amanda, simpler than Aimee. The name has been in continuous English use since the Middle Ages. Amy was enormously popular in the 1970s. It was the #2 girl name in the US in 1975 and 1976, just behind Jennifer. The peak was so dense that Amy still feels like a quintessentially 1970s name, even though it has been used for centuries. Amy Winehouse, born in 1983, gave the name a soulful, tragic dimension; her 2006 album "Back to Black" is one of the defining records of the 21st century. I think Amy's strength is its brevity. Two syllables, soft consonants, an open ending. It is almost impossible to mispronounce in any language. The name does not call attention to itself, which is part of why so many parents chose it — it gets out of the way and lets the person define it. Amy is a female name of French / Latin origin that means "Beloved (from Amata)". Direct, warm, and unpretentious. The name is over quickly, which suits people who do not waste words. Amys tend to be sharp and funny. US #2 in 1975-76. Now around #200. Well-known people named Amy include Amy Winehouse (singer), Amy Adams (actress), Amy Poehler (comedian), Amy Tan (author), Amy Schumer (comedian). Common variations and related forms of Amy include Aimée (French original), Amata (Latin), Amie (alternative spelling), Ami (Japanese, unrelated).