Amelie

girlGermanicChristian

Amelie is a girl name of Germanic, via French origin, meaning “Hard-working”.

MeaningHard-working
GenderGirl
OriginGermanic, via French
Pronunciationah-may-LEE
TraditionModern & Classic, Christian
Used inFrance, Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Meaning and origin of Amelie

Amélie is the French form of Amalia, which comes from the Germanic element amal, 'work, effort', and so is usually explained as 'industrious'. It is often confused with Amelia, which has a related root. The name became an international favourite after the 2001 French film Amélie, starring Audrey Tautou. It is now popular in Germany, Austria and France.

Is Amelie a religious name?

Amélie is a Germanic name with no biblical background, used across Christian Europe as a traditional name rather than for religious reasons.

How popular is Amelie?

Among the popular girls' names in Germany and Austria and well liked in France.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amelie mean?

Amelie means 'Hard-working'. It is of Germanic, via French origin.

Does Amelie have a religious meaning?

Amélie is a Germanic name with no biblical background, used across Christian Europe as a traditional name rather than for religious reasons.

How do you pronounce Amelie?

Amelie is pronounced ah-may-LEE.

Is Amelie a boy or girl name?

Amelie is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.