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Amelie

Hard-working, industrious · pronounced ah-may-LEE

Meaning

Amelie is a french name meaning “Hard-working, industrious”.

History

The French form of Amalia, rooted in the Germanic amal meaning work or effort. Historic in France for centuries, it gained a second life internationally after the 2001 film that shares its name.

Popularity

Ranked #132 in 2026 · up 748 places since 1996

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