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Belamy

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Pronounced BEL-uh-mee /ˈbɛl.ə.mi/Medium

Meaning: A form of Bellamy, from the Old French bel ami, 'beautiful friend; good friend' - a surname turned given name. Warm and characterful.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm surname name: Belamy means 'beautiful friend' (said 'BEL-uh-mee'). Charming and characterful.

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Origin MediumFrench, English

MeaningA form of Bellamy, from the Old French bel ami, 'beautiful friend; good friend' - a surname turned given name. Warm and characterful.

U.S. rank (2024)#11075 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 27

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

Belamy comes from the Old French bel ami ('beautiful friend'), by way of the surname Bellamy. As a given name it reads warm and characterful - rare in the U.S. (said 'BEL-uh-mee').

It appears only rarely as a given name in the U.S. Rare, warm, and characterful.

Did you know? Belamy is a form of Bellamy, from the Old French bel ami, 'beautiful friend; good friend' - a surname turned first name, warm and welcoming (said 'BEL-uh-mee').

Overall data confidence 48%

References - Belamy — Bellamy form; French 'beautiful friend'

Variations

BellamyBellamiBelamie

Nicknames

BelAmy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Belamy mean?

Belamy is a form of Bellamy, from Old French bel ami, 'beautiful friend; good friend.'

How do you pronounce Belamy?

It's said BEL-uh-mee /ˈbɛl.ə.mi/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Belamy a boy or girl name?

Belamy is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Belamy?

Belamy is a rare name in the U.S.