Amélie is a charming and elegant French name derived from the Germanic element "Amala," meaning "work." It has gained popularity worldwide, particularly in France and Francophone countries, following the release of the Academy Award-winning film "Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain" (Amélie) in 2001. Despite its Germanic origin, Amélie is strongly associated with French culture and has several variants across languages, including Amelia and Amelie.