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Bellemy

♂ Boy

Pronounced BEL-uh-mee /ˈbɛl.ə.mi/High

Meaning: A spelling of Bellamy — from the Old French bel ami, 'a good/fine/handsome friend'; a surnameLow

In 30 seconds: A good/fine friend: Bellemy spells Bellamy. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'BEL-uh-mee').
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningA spelling of Bellamy — from the Old French bel ami, 'a good/fine/handsome friend'; a surname
U.S. rank (2025)#7742 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 64

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520182025

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

Bellemy is a spelling of Bellamy — from the Old French bel ami, 'a good/fine/handsome friend'; a surname. A crisp, modern name (said 'BEL-uh-mee').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-first-name for both sexes. Rare in this spelling, a-good-friend at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Bellamy is 'a good/fine friend' in Old French (bel ami) — Bellemy is a spelling, crisp and charming (said 'BEL-uh-mee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Bellamy — French; surname-name

Variations

BellamyBellamiBelamy

Nicknames

Bell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bellemy mean?

Bellemy spells Bellamy — Old French 'a good/fine/handsome friend' (bel ami).

How do you pronounce Bellemy?

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

Is Bellemy a boy or girl name?

Bellemy is a boy's name here (Bellamy is used for both sexes).

How popular is Bellemy?

Bellemy is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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