Find out how popular the first name Amilynn has been for the last 1 years (from 1984 to 1984) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Amilynn by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Amilynn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1984, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Amilynn.

The history of the first name Amilynn

The name Amilynn appears to be a relatively modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the French name Amelia and the English name Lynn. The root of Amelia can be traced back to the Germanic name Amalia, which itself is derived from the ancient Germanic word "amal," meaning "work." This root word is also found in other Germanic names like Amalric and Amalberga.

Amelia first gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in France and Italy. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was St. Amelia, a Benedictine nun who lived in the 10th century. The name was also borne by Amelia of Saxony, the second wife of the Holy Roman Emperor, who lived from 1516 to 1591.

The English name Lynn, on the other hand, has its origins as a surname derived from the Old English word "linn," meaning a waterfall or a pool. As a given name, Lynn became popular in the 20th century, often as a shortened form of names like Lynette or Melinda.

The combination of Amelia and Lynn to form Amilynn is a relatively recent development, likely arising in the late 20th or early 21st century. While there are no historically significant figures specifically recorded with the name Amilynn, here are five notable individuals who bore the name Amelia throughout history:

1. Amelia Earhart (1897-1939), the famous American aviator and the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
2. Amelia Opie (1769-1853), an English author and prominent figure in the literary circles of her time.
3. Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894), an American women's rights activist and the namesake of the "bloomer" dress.
4. Amelia Edwards (1831-1892), an English novelist, Egyptologist, and co-founder of the Egypt Exploration Fund.
5. Amelia Mary Earhart (1897-1937), better known as Amelia Earhart, the pioneering American aviator who disappeared during her attempted flight around the world.

While the name Amilynn may not have a long historical lineage, its components Amelia and Lynn have rich etymological roots and have been borne by notable figures throughout the centuries.

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