Amour

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Pronounced ah-MOOR /ɑːˈmʊər/High

Meaning: love, romantic loveHigh

In 30 seconds: Amour is the French word for love used as a feminine given name. A romantic two-syllable name evoking the French language's association with romance and elegance.

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Origin HighFrench

Meaninglove, romantic love

U.S. rank (2025)#2780 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births61 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 865

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amour is the French word for love, from Latin amor. As a given name it represents the modern trend of using French words as English feminine names.

Amour has appeared in US birth records as a romantic word name with French elegance.

Did you know? The French phrase l'amour toujours (love always) is one of the most beautiful expressions in any language — and as a name, Amour carries that eternal French romance in just two syllables.

Overall data confidence 88%

Oxford French Dictionary — reference for AmourBehind the Name: Amour — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

AmorAmoraAmore

Nicknames

Amy

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Frequently Asked

What does Amour mean?

Amour means love or romantic love in French, from the Latin amor.

How do you pronounce Amour?

Amour is pronounced ah-MOOR (/ɑːˈmʊər/), with two syllables.

Is Amour a girl's name?

Yes, Amour is used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Amour?

Amour is an uncommon romantic word name that appears in US records in the 21st century.