
The short answer
Bellamy is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname derived from Old French bel ami meaning ‘beautiful friend’." It ranked #797 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname derived from Old French bel ami meaning ‘beautiful friend’. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Bellamy ranked #797 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #797 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bellamy mean?
Bellamy means "beautiful friend", according to Behind the Name.
Is Bellamy a popular name?
Bellamy ranked #797 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Bellamy a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Bellamy appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine & masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Bellamy — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.