Bellamy

Meaning of Bellamy

Bellamy comes from French roots and means "fine friend" or "handsome friend."

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Popularity of Bellamy

Bellamy has cooled off, slipping to #721 in 2025, down from a peak of #621 in 2021.

Bellamy as a girl's name

Bellamy is also used as a girl's name, currently ranked #797 in the US. Bellamy means "handsome friend" or "fine friend."

Notable people named Bellamy

• Matthew Bellamy
  Muse frontman, singer, guitarist
• Ralph Bellamy
  American actor, stage and film
• Earl Bellamy
  American television and film director
• Francis Bellamy
  American writer, socialist
• Walt Bellamy
  American professional basketball player

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Questions about the name Bellamy

What does the name Bellamy mean?

Bellamy means bellamy comes from french roots and means "fine friend" or "handsome friend.", and it comes from French origins.

Is Bellamy a boy's or a girl's name?

Bellamy is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Bellamy?

In 2025, Bellamy ranked #721 for boys, down from #690 the year before and #797 for girls, up from #861 the year before.

When was Bellamy most popular?

Bellamy peaked at #621 in 2021.