Why Amy Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Amy” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Amy” is of Latin origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Yma.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Yma.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Amy

The true meaning of ‘Amy’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Amy is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.

When people hear the name Amy, they perceive you as someone who is gentle, sensitive and intuitive. Predatory individuals see you as an easy target. You attract the opposite sex with your passion and attentive nature. The exquisite sense of beauty and excellent taste you show makes others admire you. You are patient and understanding when listening to other people’s problems.

You are a person who is true to your ambitions and interests. Independent, creative, freethinker, and have strong leadership potential. You want to be in charge and tend to like your original ideas. There are times you are impulsive.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Amy Popular?

“Amy” is the eighth most popular baby girl’s name in Kentucky as reported in the 1984 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 335 babies in Kentucky have the same name as you in 1984. A total of 16,056 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1975 with a total of 32,251 babies. That’s a lot of baby Amys.

Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Amy” was recorded 693,599 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Amys to occupy the country of Macao with an estimated population of 642,090.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 167 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1958 with a rank of #97 nationwide and was registered 4,820 times as a baby girl’s name. Amy became a popular girl’s name in the state of Vermont in the year 1970. It ranked #2 with 85 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1975 in the state of California with 2,227 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Hawaii for 76 years from 1917 to 2004 (may not be consecutive).

For the past four decades (1979 to 2018), the name “Amy” was recorded 271,212 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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