Amity
Amity is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “friendship, harmony.” Amity derives from the Latin 'amitas' meaning 'friendship.'
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how do you pronounce Amity?
AM-ih-tee
where does the name Amity come from?
A feminine given name of English origin meaning friendship, traced to the Latin amicus, friend.
It was used by the Puritans as a virtue name and has appeared in pop culture through Amity Blight in 'The Owl House' and the fictional town in 'Jaws.'
who are famous people named Amity?
- Amity Blight (character in The Owl House)
- Amity Shlaes (American author and historian)
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quick answers about Amity
What does the name Amity mean?
Amity means “friendship, harmony”.
What is the origin of the name Amity?
Amity comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Amity?
Amity has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Amity a boy or girl name?
Amity is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Amity?
Amity is pronounced AM-ih-tee, with 3 syllables.
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