Amity

Latin
"friendship"

Amity Origin and Meaning

The name Amity is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "friendship".

Amity--what nicer gift to give your little girl than a name that signifies friendship and harmony? This virtue name is also more rhythmic and feminine than the single-syllable Hope, Faith, and Grace.

Amity is a neglected gem that could make a distinctive namesake for an Aunt Amy.

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Famous People Named Amity

  • Amity Shlaes
    American libertarian author and journalist

The name Amity in Pop Culture

  • Amity "Amma
    " character in "Sharp Objects," by Gillian Flynn
  • Amity
    one of the five factions of the "Divergent" series: dedicated to peacefulness, kindness, forgiveness, trust, self,sufficiency, and neutrality
  • "The Amityville Horror
    " 1977 book and series of films between 1979 and 2013, based on true stories of the Amityville Horror murders
  • "Amity
    " song by Elliott Smith
  • Amity
    New York
  • Amityville
    Long Island
  • Amity Park
    setting of an
  • The Amity Affliction
    Australian post,hardcore band
  • Amity Island
    setting of horror/thriller film "Jaws"
  • Amity Square
    landmark in Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum
  • Amity Vancour
    main character of the "Broken Sky" series by L.A. Weatherly
  • Amity Blight
    character in "The Owl House" by Dana Terrace

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