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Bellamy
BEH-luh-mee
Bellamy (name) means a surname of Anglo-Norman origin. Example: “The Bellamy family has lived in the village for generations.”
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1
A surname of Anglo-Norman origin.
"The Bellamy family has lived in the village for generations."
2
A unisex given name derived from the surname.
"They named their son Bellamy after his grandfather."
How to use Bellamy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname, and sometimes a first name, meaning roughly "good friend" in its French roots.
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Etymology
From Old French bel ami, meaning "fair friend" — possibly also linked to the Norman town of Belesme.
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What does “Bellamy” mean?
The word “Bellamy” means a surname of Anglo-Norman origin. In plain terms, a surname, and sometimes a first name, meaning roughly "good friend" in its French roots.
How do you pronounce “Bellamy”?
“Bellamy” is pronounced BEH-luh-mee (/ˈbɛləmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bellamy” in a sentence?
Here is “Bellamy” used in a sentence: “The Bellamy family has lived in the village for generations.”
What part of speech is “Bellamy”?
“Bellamy” is a name.
Where does the word “Bellamy” come from?
The word “Bellamy” comes from Old French. From Old French bel ami, meaning "fair friend" — possibly also linked to the Norman town of Belesme.
Is “Bellamy” a common word?
“Bellamy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Bellamy” have?
“Bellamy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname of Anglo-Norman origin.
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