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Bellamy

/ˈbɛləmi/

Bellamy proper noun: a surname from Anglo-Norman.

Proper noun

Bellamy

  1. A surname from Anglo-Norman.
  2. (countable) A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
  3. A census-designated place and unincorporated community in Sumter County, Alabama, United States.
  4. An unincorporated community in Vernon County, Missouri, United States.
  5. An unincorporated community in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States.

Origin of Bellamy

Of Norman origin, from Old French bel (“fair”) + ami (“friend”). Could also be a locational surname from the Norman town of Bêlleme (Belesme).

Words formed from Bellamy

Questions about Bellamy

What does Bellamy mean?
Bellamy means a surname from Anglo-Norman.
What part of speech is Bellamy?
Bellamy is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Bellamy?
Bellamy is pronounced /ˈbɛləmi/.

Words near Bellamy in the dictionary

  1. Bellairs
  2. Bellairses
  3. Bellairsian
  4. Bellambi
  5. Bellamort
  6. Bellamy
  7. Bellamy Cay
  8. Bellamy salute
  9. Bellanca
  10. Bellancas
  11. Belland

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