I would have totally assumed that Amory was a girl’s name & somehow related to amore / love. It’s not one that I’d personally choose for a boy for that reason.
Though I think there is a toddler boy called Emery locally – I’ve heard his Mom calling his name at the park and it took me awhile to realize that it was Emery and not Henry, like my own son.
I actually like Amory…as a girls name. (Please don’t hurt me!) I would use it in a heartbeat. It does kind of have a preppy vibe to me, but I don’t mind that too much. I also like Fitzgerald, so I could claim that association, too. Thanks for doing this one, Abby! It’s so lovely!
I can see Amory on a girl. Emery is undeniably catching on for girls, along with Emerson and any other Em- name. And between Amanda, Amy, and Amelia, there’s plenty of interest in Am- names for daughters, too.
Oh! Well, I think it’s fabulous, which is why I suggested it. To me, the [AM-er-ee] pronunciation I use is distinct enough from Emory and Emery to make it work, but I see the possible confusion.
Yes, the name has a surname feel and, yes, it does have a bit of a unisex vibe, but I think next to a classic and strong middle name, Amory would be perfect for a boy or a girl! Amory Benjamin and Amory Caroline come to mind.
I’m of the opinion that Amory and Julian would be the most perfect brothers…
I have a soft spot for all of these related names. I’d be more inclined to use Emery, simply because the pronunciation is clearer, but I LOVE the way Amory looks and feels.
When I hear this name, I’m reminded of late writer Cleveland Amory, who wrote “The Cat Who Came For Christmas,” and who described himself as a “curmudgeon” throughout. Thus I tend to, unfortunately, associate it with cranky old men.
I kind of like Emmerich, but in my mind Amory sounds too much like Armory and the nickname Amo (ammo) doesn’t help at all. I’m not a fan of -ery names, to me they sound more like places/businesses, than given names… bakery, winery, library, etc.
Just after I read this post, I was in a bus next to three teenaged girls. They were talking about a boy named Emeric. One of the girls said that her great-grandfather was named Emeryc. She went on to explain that he was born in Germany and named Emery and that he changed his name to Emeryc when he moved to France. – What a funny coincidence to overhear that conversation!
My cousin was considering this for her daughter born last week. I am not sure where they got the idea-they are very into meanings and religious associations. Anyway, they ended up going with Paisley, but I take it as a sign that Amory is more accessible to most non-name nerds as a girls name right now.
Well, apparently there is some connection between the word ‘paisley’ and the Scottish word for church? I actually looked it up on Nameberry after she told me that and it does say something along those lines.
I like Amory’s sound, but it’s all surname to me. I had a huge crush on Thomas Amory back then. So that’s what sticks in my head.
I’d use it in the middle if Ken would let me (too bad he remembers Tom as well as I do). I wouldn’t mind meeting a few. Amaury is one I see on African-Americans a fair bit. Nothing wrong with it in my book. Nice to know it’s an aristocratic name in France! 🙂
Emory’s all nail file to me, and as such, silly as a name. But Amory (Aim-or-ee to me) is swoony! (Thanks, Tom, wherever you are!)
I don’t really care for Amory, but I tend to dislike Em/Am beginnings, gender neutral, and ends in ‘ee’ sound names so Amory’s got 3 strikes against it for me. I also can’t decide if it should be Aim or Am…
Amaury is heard fairly often here in France, as is Emeric. Amaury definitely has aristocratic connotations. In fact, a friend warned me against using it unless I come from an old French family! Thanks for this post. As always, your website is a gem.
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Stacy says
February 6, 2011 at 8:35 PMI think it sounds a little too much like polyamory…
Laurie @ Little Blue Chairs says
February 15, 2011 at 5:34 PMI was never really a fan of Amory as a name. It seem a little “girly” to me. The name that struck me from This Side of Paradise was Thayer.
http://fitzgeraldmusings.blogspot.com/
appellationmountain says
February 15, 2011 at 8:05 PMI love Thayer! I haven’t read This Side of Paradise in years … but there was also a Thayer in How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days.
British American says
February 5, 2011 at 11:58 AMI would have totally assumed that Amory was a girl’s name & somehow related to amore / love. It’s not one that I’d personally choose for a boy for that reason.
Though I think there is a toddler boy called Emery locally – I’ve heard his Mom calling his name at the park and it took me awhile to realize that it was Emery and not Henry, like my own son.
SkyeRhyly says
February 4, 2011 at 11:44 PMI would use it, sounds pretty good. Emery does look slightly better.
Both names on a girl are hideous and tacky
Lady Gwyn says
February 4, 2011 at 7:16 PMI actually like Amory…as a girls name. (Please don’t hurt me!) I would use it in a heartbeat. It does kind of have a preppy vibe to me, but I don’t mind that too much. I also like Fitzgerald, so I could claim that association, too. Thanks for doing this one, Abby! It’s so lovely!
appellationmountain says
February 5, 2011 at 6:47 AMI can see Amory on a girl. Emery is undeniably catching on for girls, along with Emerson and any other Em- name. And between Amanda, Amy, and Amelia, there’s plenty of interest in Am- names for daughters, too.
Lemon says
February 4, 2011 at 5:30 PMOh! Well, I think it’s fabulous, which is why I suggested it. To me, the [AM-er-ee] pronunciation I use is distinct enough from Emory and Emery to make it work, but I see the possible confusion.
Yes, the name has a surname feel and, yes, it does have a bit of a unisex vibe, but I think next to a classic and strong middle name, Amory would be perfect for a boy or a girl! Amory Benjamin and Amory Caroline come to mind.
I’m of the opinion that Amory and Julian would be the most perfect brothers…
Thanks for using this one, Abby!
Amanda says
April 22, 2012 at 2:29 PMI named my daughter Amory Nichole. I love the name and the true meaning of the name is LOVED.
Liz says
June 25, 2012 at 3:30 PMLoved one. My daughter is Amory as well.
Panya says
February 4, 2011 at 4:11 PMI have a soft spot for all of these related names. I’d be more inclined to use Emery, simply because the pronunciation is clearer, but I LOVE the way Amory looks and feels.
liz says
February 4, 2011 at 3:48 PMOoh, Paisley would be a great NOTD. Are they going to be miffed that you already mentioned her name here, Caroline?
caroline says
February 4, 2011 at 10:30 PMOK, I’m kind of confused. =) Why would they be miffed?
Claire says
February 4, 2011 at 3:09 PMWhen I hear this name, I’m reminded of late writer Cleveland Amory, who wrote “The Cat Who Came For Christmas,” and who described himself as a “curmudgeon” throughout. Thus I tend to, unfortunately, associate it with cranky old men.
Julie says
February 4, 2011 at 2:43 PMI kind of like Emmerich, but in my mind Amory sounds too much like Armory and the nickname Amo (ammo) doesn’t help at all. I’m not a fan of -ery names, to me they sound more like places/businesses, than given names… bakery, winery, library, etc.
Jeannine says
February 4, 2011 at 2:42 PMJust after I read this post, I was in a bus next to three teenaged girls. They were talking about a boy named Emeric. One of the girls said that her great-grandfather was named Emeryc. She went on to explain that he was born in Germany and named Emery and that he changed his name to Emeryc when he moved to France. – What a funny coincidence to overhear that conversation!
caroline says
February 4, 2011 at 11:12 AMMy cousin was considering this for her daughter born last week. I am not sure where they got the idea-they are very into meanings and religious associations. Anyway, they ended up going with Paisley, but I take it as a sign that Amory is more accessible to most non-name nerds as a girls name right now.
Joy says
February 4, 2011 at 9:29 PMThey’re very into meanings and religious associations, but they went with Paisley??? I don’t understand this.
Claire says
February 4, 2011 at 9:58 PMMaybe they were also considering Nevaeh.
caroline says
February 4, 2011 at 10:28 PMWell, apparently there is some connection between the word ‘paisley’ and the Scottish word for church? I actually looked it up on Nameberry after she told me that and it does say something along those lines.
appellationmountain says
February 5, 2011 at 6:40 AMThere is a link, though it is imperfect.
The Greek basilica became something along the lines of baslec in Middle Irish, then something closer to passeleg, then P
Lola says
February 4, 2011 at 9:47 AMI like Amory’s sound, but it’s all surname to me. I had a huge crush on Thomas Amory back then. So that’s what sticks in my head.
I’d use it in the middle if Ken would let me (too bad he remembers Tom as well as I do). I wouldn’t mind meeting a few. Amaury is one I see on African-Americans a fair bit. Nothing wrong with it in my book. Nice to know it’s an aristocratic name in France! 🙂
Emory’s all nail file to me, and as such, silly as a name. But Amory (Aim-or-ee to me) is swoony! (Thanks, Tom, wherever you are!)
Sarah A says
February 4, 2011 at 4:35 PMI completely agree Lola, Emory = nail file!
I don’t really care for Amory, but I tend to dislike Em/Am beginnings, gender neutral, and ends in ‘ee’ sound names so Amory’s got 3 strikes against it for me. I also can’t decide if it should be Aim or Am…
Jeannine says
February 4, 2011 at 8:09 AMAmaury is heard fairly often here in France, as is Emeric. Amaury definitely has aristocratic connotations. In fact, a friend warned me against using it unless I come from an old French family! Thanks for this post. As always, your website is a gem.
appellationmountain says
February 5, 2011 at 6:49 AMThanks, Jeannine! And I was curious about Amaury, so I’m glad to hear more about how he is perceived in France.