Love of God
A name of uncertain origin, most likely a Latin-derived compound meaning 'love of God'. It gained fame through the medieval chivalric romance 'Amadis of Gaul', representing a hero of great valor and constant love. While historically masculine, its soft ending has led to modern usage for girls.
Less common today
Amadis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,871 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The quintessential knight-errant and hero of the 14th-century epic romance · Amadís de Gaula
16th-century French poet and protégé of Pierre de Ronsard
