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WDYT of the name Amy? I know it's boring to many of you, but I'm liking its simplicity (although I'd probably pair it with a longer middle name) and that it wouldn't be as common for the current generation being born (although some may think it's too dated).
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Amy is my real first name-- I was named after my great and my great-great grandmothers. I HATED the name growing up in the 1970s and 1980s-- there were always at least 3 other Amys in every class I was in or wherever I worked. However, now that I'm not exposed to hordes of people born the same year as I was I kind of like it better. I probably will never ever go back to being called Amy, but the sound of it isn't like nails on a chalkboard anymore. It's got some history. It's firmly OK. It will seem a little outdated to the current generation-- I remember going to school with a Barbara and a Sharon who were my own age and thinking it was weird that they had "Mom names." It would be like that.
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Amy March!From Little Women. Wonderful, wonderful association for me.
I think it'd be so fresh and pretty to see on a little girl, and it'll age so well. I'd like to see it paired with a more unconventional/fancy mn.Amy Celeste
Amy Eseld
Amy Felicity
Amy Helena
Amy Isobel
Amy Isolde
Amy Leonora
Amy Liadan
Amy Linnea
Amy Lisanne
Amy Lisette
Amy Odessa
Amy Odette
Amy Ophelia
Amy Ottavia
Amy Ravenna
Amy Selena
Amy Seraphine
Amy Sidonia
Amy Valentine
Amy Verena
Amy Violet
Amy Viviana
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Amy March is the only reason I like this name... even though she's not a very likable character.
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No she is NOT a very likable character. Though I do like the name, but probably only because it is grouped with Margaret, Josephine, and Elizabeth. It does work very well with those sisters, though if it was paired with Jennifer, Amber, and Dawn, I would probably be like...meh.
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I like it. It seems fresh these days, and it gives off a warm vibe. Even though it's popular among people my age, I don't know very many. Growing up, I didn't go to school with any, but I did go to camp with one. It wasn't until college that I met two who happened to both be living on my floor.Combos:
Amy Rebecca / Rebekah
Amy Noelle
Amy Natasha
Amy Natalia
Amy Lucinda
Amy Veronica
Amy Violet
Amy Violette
Amy Isadora / Isidora
Amy Fleur
Amy Fern
Amy Josephine
Amy Odessa
Amy Diana
Amy Caroline
Amy Judith
Amy Joanna
Amy Helen
Amy Helena
Amy Christiane
Amy Geraldine
Amy Pearl
Amy Rowan
Amy Katerina / Caterina / Catarina / Katarina / Katharina

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It's ok. It's not exciting, but would be a nice change from Sophia, Emily, Madison, etc.
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I am totally with you! I love Amy. It's so simple and sweet, and it sounds friendly. It might be slightly dated, but personally I've only ever met two, (and one Aimee), so it has never been very common in my area. I would definitely consider using Amy for a daughter of my own.
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I love Amy, though I slightly prefer AimeeI don't think its dated. I see it working, since Amy Pond from Dr Who is a pretty well known CharacterI have considered using it myself to honour my mum who is Amanda
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Love, love, love.I would use it in a heartbeat if I could.
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I love its simplicity and the fact that it's uncommon in this generation. :) I agree with you on all counts. I think it works fabulously with a romantic middle name, a little whimsical.Amy Lucinda
Amy Lavinia
Amy Virginia
Amy Eugenia
Amy Thalia
Amy Odette
Amy Rowena
Amy Rosalind
Amy Vivienne
Amy Perdita
Amy Bianca
Amy Ophelia
Amy Olivia
Amy Carlotta
Amy Dorothea
Amy ClementineAny takers?
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I love the name Amy. I especially like it with the middle name Elizabeth. I think it has a nice flow to it.
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I like it. It's simple, but it's not all that boring. I find Jane boring, Amy not so much. There is still something refreshing about it, probably because I've never known a lot of Amy's.
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