Amélie is a unique and elegant female given name of French origin. It is derived from the Occitan word 'amèlia', meaning 'work'. The name gained prominence through its usage in French literature, most notably in George Sand's novel 'Indiana' published in 1832. Amélie also appeared as a character in Guy de Maupassant's short story 'Boule de Suif'. Today, it is widely recognized as the name of the protagonist in the 2001 French film 'Amélie', played by Audrey Tautou.
"Amyrie saw an even split of its popularity over two years, with five newborns each year."