| Meaning | industrious, striving |
| Origin | French, German, Latin |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-me-lie |
About Amelie
Pure enchantment wrapped in four syllables—this name has captured hearts across the world for good reason. It possesses an almost magical quality, delicate yet strong, whimsical yet grounded. The French pronunciation adds an extra layer of charm, though it works beautifully in English as well. There's something inherently sweet about this name, evoking images of joy, kindness, and gentle determination. The soft sounds create a melodic quality that's pleasant to hear and easy to say, making it accessible while maintaining its special character. What's wonderful is how it bridges the gap between classic and contemporary—it has historical roots but feels perfectly suited to modern times. The name suggests someone with a creative spirit and a warm heart, someone who brings light to those around them. It pairs gorgeously with both simple and elaborate middle names, adapting to different family styles effortlessly. For those seeking a name that's romantic without being overly precious, that's distinctive without being difficult, this represents a nearly perfect choice.
Nicknames for Amelie
| Amy |
| Mel |
| Emmie |
| Melly |
| Lia |
Famous People Named Amelie
| Amelie Lens | Belgian electronic music DJ and producer |
| Amelie Kober | German snowboarder |
| Amélie Nothomb | Belgian writer |
| Amélie Soulacroix | French painter |
| Amélie of Orléans | Queen consort of Portugal |
| Amélie Rorty | American philosopher |
| Amélie Posse | Swedish politician |
| Amélie of Leuchtenberg | Empress consort of Brazil |
| Amélie de Montchalin | French politician |
| Amelie Fried | German writer and television presenter |
| Amélie de Bourbon | Queen of the French |
| Amélie Dhaemers | Belgian actress |
| Amelie Zilber | American social media influencer |
| Amélie Mauresmo | French former professional tennis player and coach |
| Amelie Morgan | British artistic gymnast |
| Amelie Rosengren-Hovee | American figure skater |
| Amélie B. Simard | Canadian artist and photographer |
Characters Named Amelie
| Amélie Poulain | from the movie "Amélie" |
| Amélie de Ferreira | from the novel "The House of the Spirits" by Isabel Allende |
| Amelie Ainsworth | from the novel "Amelie Ainsworth - The Diamond in the Rough" by Tatiana Whigham |
| Amelie Saintonge | from the movie "Amelie Saintonge" by Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne |
| Amélie Glenda McKay | from the novel "Klee Wyck" by Emily Carr |
| Amélie Delagrange | from the movie "The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies" |
| Amelie Azazel | from the webcomic "Unsounded" by Ashley Cope |
| Amelie Franklin | from the TV series "Gotham" |
| Amélie Aubert | from the novel "The Gospel of Loki" by Joanne M. Harris |
| Amelie Rische | from the movie "Fatal Honeymoon" |
| Amelie Havers | from the movie "La Mante Religieuse" by Natalie Saracco |
| Amélie Dufresne | from the movie "The Obsession of Laure" by Laure Charpentier |
| Amélie Azar | from the novel "Redemption's Warrior" by Jennifer Morse and William Mortimer |
| Amelie LeBlanc | from the TV series "The Order" |
| Amélie Fortier | from the movie "Amélie Fortier - Le Bonheur en Crachant" by Martin Rodrigue |
| Amélie Jolie | from the TV series "Marie Lamontagne" |
| Amélie Loisel | from the movie "Amélie Loisel - une maman déchirée" by Nadia Moss and Pierre Joassin |
| Amelie Arceneaux | from the movie "A Change of Heart" by Kenny Ortega |
| Amélie Vachon | from the movie "Amélie Vachon - Solitude" by Marc-André Théorêt |
| Amelie Williams | from the TV series "The Haunting of Bly Manor" |