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Aime

Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aime: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2008.

Aime, the French spelling of Amy, derives from the Old French *Aimée*, meaning "beloved" — the feminine form of the past participle of *aimer* ("to love"). This romantic name rose in popularity across the English-speaking world during the 20th century, often seen as a softer, more elegant alternative to Amy. Notable bearers include American singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, known for her work with Til Tuesday and the *Magnolia* soundtrack, and Canadian actress Aimee Garcia. While no major places are named for an Aime, the root shares its etymology with the Latin *amare* — the same origin as "amiable" and "amour". The variant Aimee, with an extra "e", is equally common, though Aime without an accent is the Anglicised form used in Scotland and beyond.