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Amelia

/ ah-MEE-lee-ah /

feminine

Meaning

Industrious, striving

Origin

Latin / German

Amelia is a blend of the Germanic name 'Amalia' (derived from 'amal', meaning work/industrious) and the Latin 'Emilia'. It rose to prominence in the 18th century after the German House of Hanover took the British throne.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Amelia.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ENTP
10.21%
ESFP
8.77%
ENTJ
8.75%
ISFP
8.69%
INFJ
8.32%
ENFJ
7.2%
INTP
7.1%
ENFP
7.02%
ISTJ
6.21%
INFP
5.34%
INTJ
5.25%
ESTP
5.02%
ESTJ
4.61%
ESFJ
4.08%
ISFJ
2.28%
ISTP
1.15%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Amelia is often associated with adventure and boundary-breaking, most notably through the legacy of Amelia Earhart. It has a melodic, soft sound that has made it a #1 name in many English-speaking countries over the last decade.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

A

Amelia Earhart

Pioneering American aviator and author (1897–1937)

A

Amelia Warner

English musician and composer (b. 1982)

P

Princess Amelia of Great Britain

Daughter of George II (1711–1786)

Sibling Names

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