Amber (given Name)
Amber is a feminine given name taken from amber, the fossilized tree resin that is often used in the making of jewelry. The word is derived from the Arabic عنبر or anbar. The word can also refer to a yellowish-orange color.
Amber has been a popular name in English speaking countries. It was the 165th most popular name for baby girls born in the United States in 2008, having ranked among the 25 most popular names for baby girls from 1980 to 1997. It has ranked among the top 100 names for girls in England and Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Belgium, Australia, and Canada in recent years.
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Famous quotes containing the word amber:
“Swimmer of noonday, lean for the perfect dive
To the dead Mother’s face, whose subtile down
You had not seen take amber light alive.”
—Allen Tate (1899–1979)