Is [name_f]Amy[/name_f] too dated to use in the 2020’s? & do you prefer [name_f]Amy[/name_f] or [name_f]Aimee[/name_f]?
I’ve always loved [name_f]Anna[/name_f] and [name_f]Amy[/name_f] as sister names but wonder if [name_f]Amy[/name_f] is too dated
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Sweet name, but I do think of it as dated. It still ranks at #203 in the states, so it’s perfectly usable in 2020. I 100% prefer the [name_f]Amy[/name_f] spelling to any of the others.
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I think of it as a little dated but I think it would be cute on a child! I know an [name_f]Aimee[/name_f] my age, but I think I prefer the [name_f]Amy[/name_f] spelling.
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I think it’s very usable and classic. I know [name_f]Amy[/name_f]’s of several ages, from senior citizens to my age (mid twenties). I don’t know any little [name_f]Amy[/name_f]’s, but I do know little kids with names like [name_f]Evie[/name_f], [name_m]Allen[/name_m], [name_m]Albert[/name_m] and [name_u]Curtis[/name_u] (all real examples) so I think the name will fit right in! Takes all sorts.
Also reminds me of [name_u]Jamie[/name_u] and [name_u]Abby[/name_u] which are both still popular.
I say go for it! I love the name [name_f]Amy[/name_f], though (and [name_f]Anna[/name_f] is a great sibling for her!) so I may be biased.
I’d also use the spelling [name_f]Amy[/name_f] but that’s just me.
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It’s useable but dated! For me it’s too simple and while I get [name_f]Aimee[/name_f] would make it stand out more, it’s once again unnecessary spelling and I for sure prefer classical [name_f]Amy[/name_f] over it!
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It feels very common, it just doesn’t strike me. But if you love it, it’s certainly usable. I sorta prefer the spelling [name_f]Amii[/name_f] but I don’t know why.
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I’ve always loved the name [name_f]Amy[/name_f], (Because she was my favorite [name_u]Sailor[/name_u] [name_u]Scout[/name_u]) I think the only difference between [name_f]Amy[/name_f] and [name_f]Aimee[/name_f] is personal style and I bounce between the two I think it’s dependent on what the middle and last name is with it.
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Much prefer [name_f]Amy[/name_f] spelling - [name_f]Aimee[/name_f] is just an unnecessary complication to me. I think it’s perfectly useable still, and still fits with the short, sweet names like [name_f]Ava[/name_f] and [name_f]Evie[/name_f] etc.
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I don’t think it’s too dated. I put it in the same category as [name_f]Emma[/name_f] and [name_f]Lucy[/name_f].
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For awhile there, I taught a ton of [name_f]Amy[/name_f]’s, but I haven’t had one in some time. I wouldn’t worry about what is dated if the name seems reasonable and you love it. Anyway, one person’s dated is another person’s delightful vintage.
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It’s slightly dated, but wouldn’t feel out of place anytime in the last 150 years, so I think it’s fine! I think it’s sweet and pretty, and I prefer the [name_f]Amy[/name_f] spelling.
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Because the first [name_f]Amy[/name_f] in my life was [name_f]Amy[/name_f] [name_u]March[/name_u] from [name_m]Little[/name_m] Women, this name seems like a historical classic to me and therefore not as dated as other names popular a generation ago might sound. I like it.
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Yeah, to some degree it’s in the same bin as Ashley. But, do people still name their kids Amy or Ashley? Absolutely. It may be a bit dated but it’s certainly not obsolete. That said, it doesn’t suffer from the issues if really dated names (like Phyllis or Norma), where you associate them with being ‘only for old people’ and consequently the name sounds…dusty. Amy still sounds fresh and vibrant.
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If you love it, go for it.
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I agree with @emelfem … It’s an unneccessary complication. The letter Y exists in the English language for exactly two functions–one is this exact instance. Why not use it?
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Also, there’s something that really is quite gauche about intentionally picking a French spelling just to mispronounce it.
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Amy and Aimee (really, Aimée) would not be pronounced the same by a French speaker. The first syllable wouldn’t be ‘aim’ ; rather, it would be ‘em’ (rhymes with ‘gem’). For what it’s worth, Émie is how the French would spell Amy, phonetically. Another phonetically correct option would be Aemee or Aemie. Both look pretty ridiculous to me.
I say, if you love it, go with Amy, and don’t overthink it.
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I don’t think it’s dated, but that’s because I love it. [name_f]Aimee[/name_f]’s my favorite, but [name_f]Amy[/name_f]’s also cute.
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Amy is lovely (though I am biased :)). I agree it’s not common these days, which I kind of like. I work at a middle school and have only come across one [name_f]Amy[/name_f]. I know a handful of others that are in their 20s or older.
I love the [name_f]Amy[/name_f] spelling over [name_f]Aimee[/name_f]. Looks cleaner and is sweeter in my opinion.
Anna and [name_f]Amy[/name_f] would be wonderful together as a sibset!
As someone who has personal experience with this name, I wouldn’t change it for anything. [name_f]Amy[/name_f] is a name I am proud to carry. It’s simple, elegant, and meaningful. It may seem dated for some, but if you love it - use it. 
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I actually don’t think [name_f]Amy[/name_f] is dated. To me, it feels strong and spunky.
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Amy isn’t particularly dated it’s just not trendy right now. I much prefer [name_f]Amy[/name_f] to “granny chic” names and actually prefer it to [name_f]Anna[/name_f]…
I don’t love complicated spellings.
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I don’t think [name_f]Amy[/name_f] is any more dated than [name_f]Anna[/name_f] is. And they would make such perfect names! 
I do personally prefer the [name_f]Aimee[/name_f] spelling just because I think it looks much prettier, but either way would be adorable on a little girl.
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Amy is so sweet, and I’ve never found it dated, [name_f]Imo[/name_f]. It’s classic, and has others have said, very usable. I know a sweet little girl named [name_f]Amy[/name_f], and the name fits her so well! I prefer [name_f]Amy[/name_f] for the spelling. [name_f]Aimee[/name_f] has never looked right to me for some reason.
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I love [name_f]Amy[/name_f]! It’s literary, sweet and strong with a lovely meaning 
Amy and [name_f]Anna[/name_f] are really cute together
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