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Amity

Amity is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “friendship, harmony.” Amity derives from the Latin 'amitas' meaning 'friendship.

how do you pronounce Amity?

AM-ih-tee

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what does Amity mean?

The name Amity means “friendship, harmony.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.

Amity derives from the Latin 'amitas' meaning 'friendship.' 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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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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