FOR ALL AGES
Amanda is a beautiful name for females with its origin in Latin.
The Latin word is the feminine version of the saint Amandus. It appears from the word amāre, meaning 'worthy of love', 'worthy of being loved', or 'to love'.
The name was first used in the early 1200s in England. Since 1930, Amanda has become a quite popular name in the American subcontinent. This name has often been used in plays and novels also.
Amanda is being used across the world but is most popular in countries like Sweden, Puerto Rico, and Finland. The name was on the list of ten most popular baby girls' names in the United States from 1976 to 1995. The name ranked in the top four from 1978 to 1992. In 1980, Amanda was the second most popular name. In fact, it was one of the most trendy names in the '80s. However, the popularity of the name dwindled with the passing year.
Though you will find plenty of people from the '80s and '90s with this name, it is not common now. In 2009, the name ranked 166. Its popularity further decreased, and the name slipped down to the 447th spot in 2020 as per the data released by the US Social Security Administration. In 2021, one in every 2725 baby girls was named Amanda, meaning your daughter may have a high chance of friends having the same name. Regardless of the declined use of the name, Amanda is always a very sweet and lively name.
You will find many matches if you search the internet for movie and television characters named Amanda. There are also several famous personalities having the name Amanda in real life, like 'Mean Girls' and 'Mamma Mia' fame Amanda Seyfried, 'A Walk to Remember' fame Mandy Moore. Then there is Amanda Peet, known for 'A Lot Like Love' and 'Something's Gotta Give', Amanda Bynes, who became famous as a child star in the '90s, and Amanda Schull is known for 'Pretty Little Liars' and 'One Tree Hill'.
As this name is special, nicknames for Amanda also have to be special so that your friends, family members, parents, and other loved ones never forget it. Parents in search of nicknames for Amanda for their baby girl can either go with the meaning of the name to find adorable nicknames or select words that match h their girls' personality.
There are no strict rules you have to follow for nicknaming a person; the only criterion is that the names should not be embarrassing or humiliating for an individual or their family. This is especially important for parents nicknaming their kids. The nickname may appear cute or funny for a little one but will it suit a grown-up? It is necessary that you give thought to this. The idea is to cherish your bond with people by giving them names that would remind them of you.
As nicknames hold a special place in one's life, before you search for a person's nickname, try to find a connection the name may have with that person. This will not only make them happy and proud but also make the nickname timeless and memorable.
As the name is too common, you may find it difficult to search an appropriate nickname that will perfectly suit the Amanda you have in mind. We have prepared a list of 160-odd nicknames to make your job easy.
Amanda is quite a popular name and you can find several creative and cool nicknames for Amanda. Here is a list of such nicknames for Amanda to help in your search.
Amanda is a very sweet name and you can find several funny nicknames for Amanda. Wondering what they can be? Below is a list of a few funny nicknames for your beloved Amanda.
You definitely want to give a unique nickname to the Amanda you know to make her feel special. The main advantage of cool nicknames is they remain quite uncommon, easy to remember, and relatable when compared to the original name
If your Amanda is cuteness overloaded, they deserve some cute nicknames. If you are searching such nicknames for Amanda, here is a list that you should consider.
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