Amy: Meaning, Origin & Variations of the Popular Name

Amy is a feminine given name of French origin. It is a short form of the name Amelia, which is derived from the Germanic name Amalberga. The name Amalberga is composed of the elements amal ("work") and berga ("protection").

Amy is also sometimes used as a short form of the name Amanda, which is derived from the Latin word amandus, meaning "worthy of love".

In popular culture, the name Amy is often associated with the character Amy Pond from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who.