Nicknames for Amelia: 27+ Fun & Adorable Options

Name consultant Natalie Mulholland shares nicknames for this classic name

Co-authored by Natalie Mulholland and Sophie Burkholder, BA

Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Fact Checked

• Common Nicknames
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• Unique Nicknames
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• "Amelia" Meaning & Origins
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• Famous Amelias
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Amelia is a beautiful, elegant, and sweet girl's name that's been used by some iconic individuals—from Amelia Earhart to Amelia Bedelia. But, there aren't too many obvious nicknames for the name Amelia…or so you thought! We talked to name consultant Natalie Mulholland to help us put together a list of every "Amelia" nickname you could need, including popular options and some more unusual ones. We'll also tell you about the meaning of the name Amelia, and some famous (or fictional) ladies who've shared it.

What are some nicknames for Amelia?

Name consultant Natalie Mulhollands says that common nicknames for Amelia include Ellie, Lila, Mel, Mia, and Millie. For a more unique name abbreviation, try Ama, Ames, Elia, Melina, Mellie, or Minnie. If you want a cute and silly nickname, try something light-hearted like "Oatmeal," "Milka," or "Milly Moo."

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Common Nicknames for Amelia

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   Some of the most popular "Amelia" nicknames include Mia and Amy. Amelia is a beautiful girl's name on its own, but many people choose to shorten it for easier use in everyday life. Some of the most obvious and common nicknames for Amelia include the following:

   • Amy
   • Ellie
   • Em/Emme
   • Lia/Lea
   • Lila
   • Lily
   • Mel
   • Mia
   • Millie
   • Mimi

   Meet the wikiHow Expert

   Natalie Mulholland is a name consultant and content creator based in Athens, Georgia. She shares name-related content, including the origins and meaning of a name.
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Unique Nicknames for Amelia

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   Some funny or unique nicknames for Amelia include Elia and Mel Bel. If you want to think outside the box of "Amy" or "Mia," there are plenty of less-obvious "Amelia" nicknames to choose from! For example, you could go with something creative like "Ama" or "Melina." Or, if you just want a silly nickname to use among friends and family, try "Oatmeal" or "Milly-Moo." Here are some other options:

   • Allie/Ali
   • Ama
   • Ames
   • Ami
   • Amilita
   • Elia
   • Emmy (best with the spelling Emilia or Emelia)
   • Lee
   • Meelie/Melie
   • Mely
   • Mel Bel
   • Melia
   • Melina
   • Mellie
   • Mila
   • Milka
   • Milly-Moo
   • Minnie
   • Oatmeal

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Amelia Name Meaning & Origins

1. Amelia is a Germanic name meaning "work," "industrious," or "striving." The name "Amelia" is most closely derived from the Germanic word "amal," which means "work" or "labor." Many also relate this meaning to fertility, productivity, and prosperity. As a given name, Amelia first became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages, and it was even used by Princess Amelia, the daughter of King George III of the United Kingdom.

   • "Amelia" is also associated with the name "Aemilia," a Latin surname belonging to a Roman patrician family.
   • "Amelia" also has equivalent names in other languages. For example, "Amalia" is common in German-, Spanish-, and Italian-speaking cultures, while "Amélie" is a common choice for French families.
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Famous People & Characters Named Amelia

1. Several notable individuals (in real life) and fictional characters have the name Amelia. Some of them even go by cute nicknames, so you might not even know that their name is Amelia! Below are some examples from the real AND fictional worlds (we'll also include any nicknames so that you can get some extra inspiration).

   • Celebrities & Famous People:
     • Amelia Boynton Robinson – American activist who was a key figure in the American Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s.
     • Amelia Driver – British-American actress and singer who's professionally known as Minnie Driver.
     • Amelia Earhart – American aviator and the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. Her affectionate nickname was "Meeley."
   • Fictional Characters:
     • Amelia Bedelia – A children's book character who works as a not-so-detail-oriented housekeeper.
     • Amelia Pond – A companion in the Doctor Who TV series (she goes by a nickname: Amy).
     • Amelia Thermopolis – The titular princess in The Princess Diaries novel series and films. She goes by the nickname Mia.

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