Bellamy
Bellamy is a unisex name of French origin meaning “Beautiful friend”, pronounced BEL-uh-mee. It ranked #721 in the United States in 2025, given to 374 babies, and peaked at #621 in 2021. Common nicknames: Bell, Belle, Bee.
How popular is Bellamy in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Bellamy mean, and where does it come from?
Bellamy comes from the Old French bel ami, "fine friend," a nickname the Normans carried to England that hardened into a surname. Its life as a first name is very recent and very traceable: the name appears in American birth records only from 2014, the year the television series The 100 introduced Bellamy Blake, and it reached the top thousand in 2019. That makes it one of the clearest examples of a screen name entering the charts. It is used for girls and boys in roughly equal numbers, helped by the soft first syllable and the -my ending shared with Emery and Remy.
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Famous People Named Bellamy
- Edward Bellamy — American author of the utopian novel Looking Backward
- Bellamy Young — American actress known for Scandal
- Matt Bellamy — English musician and frontman of Muse
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Bellamy mean?
Bellamy is a unisex name of French origin meaning "Beautiful friend." Bellamy comes from the Old French bel ami, "fine friend," a nickname the Normans carried to England that hardened into a surname. Its life as a first name is very recent and very traceable: the name appears in American birth records only from 2014, the year the television series The 100 introduced Bellamy Blake, and it reached the top thousand in 2019.
How do you pronounce Bellamy?
Bellamy is pronounced BEL-uh-mee. Common variations include Bellamie, Belamy, Bellamey.
Is Bellamy a unisex name?
Yes, Bellamy is traditionally a unisex name. Popular nicknames include Bell, Belle, Bee, Ami.