Amelia

Germanic name meaning "work"

Amelia is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, popular in English-speaking countries since the 18th century.

The name gained literary resonance from Henry Fielding's 1751 novel and aviation fame through Amelia Earhart: Amelia was the most popular baby name that year. (Lowercase amelia is a medical term for absent limbs.)

aviator

pilot

One who steers aircraft

transatlantic · circumnavigation · solo · Pacific · navigator · cockpit · airfield · altitude · propeller · biplane

pioneer

trailblazer

First to forge ahead

courageous · fearless · adventurous · bold · intrepid · visionary · pathfinder · inspirational · determined · resilient

name

Emily

Latin-origin feminine name

Mia · Ella · Grace · Lily · Amalia · Amy · Millie · Cordelia · Adelaide · Aurelia

Categories
Opposites
gender of name

AmeliaWilliam

Male given name

James · Henry · Oliver · Benjamin · Emil

Phrases
Family

ameliorate, amelioration, ameliorated, ameliorating, ameliorative

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G