Meaning: Its source is an Old French expression meaning "Beloved one."

Narrative: Behind the Old French expression that evolved into Amy is a more ancient Latin verb, amare, meaning ''to love.''

When we consider how names originated, it is not surprising that our ancestors called their children by love words and other endearments that later developed into names. Among these are the Yoruba name Ife, the Scandinavian name Asta, and the Greek boys' name Philo.