—2024 rank (unisex)
2022peak year
3,162babies named Bellamy since 1880
▲ +23%5-year trend
Bellamy popularity over 145 years
⚖️ Shared by both genders · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Bellamy mean?
From the Old French surname 'bel ami', meaning 'beautiful friend'. Originally an English surname of Norman French origin, now used as a modern given name for both girls and boys.
OriginFrench
Syllables3
Genderunisex
Stylemodern, classic
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Famous Bellamys
- Bellamy Young, actress
Spellings & variants
Bellamie
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