Bellamy

Bellamy is a French boy's name. A French surname meaning "beautiful friend". Has a musical quality with a positive meaning and gender-neutral appeal.

How popular is Bellamy in the United States?

In 2024, 390 boys in the United States were named Bellamy, making it the 690th most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 12,311th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 850 births.

Records for Bellamy go back to 1993, and 6,035 babies have been given the name since.

What Bellamy means and where it comes from

A French surname meaning "beautiful friend". Has a musical quality with a positive meaning and gender-neutral appeal.

Bellamy is of French origin, described as friendly in style.

Is Bellamy a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Bellamy went to 312 girls and 390 boys — 56% boys.

That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.

Shorter names that share the opening of Bellamy

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Bellamy

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bellamy mean?

A French surname meaning "beautiful friend". Has a musical quality with a positive meaning and gender-neutral appeal.

Where does the name Bellamy come from?

Bellamy is of French origin, and is usually described as friendly in style.

How popular is Bellamy in the United States?

In 2024, 390 boys in the United States were named Bellamy, making it the 690th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Bellamy a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Bellamy went to 312 girls and 390 boys — 56% boys. That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.

What are the short forms of Bellamy?

Bella, Belle are shorter names in current US use that share the opening of Bellamy.

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