amity/ˈæmɪti/EtymologyFrom Middle English amite, from Old French amisté, amitie, amistiet, from Vulgar Latin *amīcitātem, derived from Latin amīcus (“friend”), from amō (“love”).amity means A female given name. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 79 out of 100.nameA female given name.“The first time I saw Amity we were in front of her house playing work-up, a baseball variation where you move from position to position by outs until you get to bat.”A number of places in the United States:; A neighbourhood of New Haven, Connecticut.A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Georgia.A number of places in the United States:; Former name of Pocahontas, Illinois.A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Johnson County, Indiana.A number of places in the United States:; A town in Aroostook County, Maine.nounFriendship; friendliness.“To my native place ¶ Bent upon returning, ¶ Bosom all day burning ¶ To be where my race ¶ Well were known, 'twas much with me ¶ There to dwell in amity.”Mutual understanding and a peaceful relationship, especially between nations.“Near-synonyms: accord, concord, harmony, peace, peacefulness”