Bellamy Meaning and Origin
The name Bellamy is a unisex name meaning “fine friend” and is of English and Irish origin. The name Bellamy is derived from French beau ‘fair’, ‘handsome’ and ami ‘friend’. Bellamy is a surname that has been used as a first name in the United States since the late 19th century. It has been given to both boys and girls, but is more commonly used for boys. The name Bellamy has been borne by several notable people throughout history, including the French novelist and poet Jules Bellamy, the American football player Albert Bellamy, and the English actor Ralph Bellamy. In popular culture, Bellamy is also the name of a character in the dystopian novel “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins. The character, whose full name is Bellamy Blake, is one of the main protagonists in the series.
Names similar to Bellamy:
- Remington
- Callahan
- Delaney
- Sterling
- Everly
- Winslow
- Ellington
- Montgomery
- Kensington
- Sinclair
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