Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Meaning and origin of Amanda

Origin: English
Meaning: Worthy of being loved. Literary; poets and playwrights brought this name into popular usage in the seventeenth century.
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lovable, worthy of love. Some scholars believe this name was invented by 17th century British dramatist Colley Cibber who gave it to a character in his play 'Love's Last Shift.' Noel Coward later named a character Amanda in 'Private Lives'.
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Lovable.
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