All names A–Z

Amanda

ah-MAN-dah3 syllables
Not yet rated

A name meaning 'worthy of love' or 'beloved.' (Human)

What does Amanda mean?

Human: A name meaning 'worthy of love' or 'beloved.'. The name 'Amanda' is of Latin origin, meaning 'worthy of love' or 'beloved.' It has been a popular name for centuries.

Is Amanda a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Amanda in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Amanda in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Amanda suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Toy Expert Amanda

With a name like Amanda, I bet she'll be a master of the squeaky toy game! Watch out, if she finds the best one, we might never see it again!

Like Amanda? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.