Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Amadeus

Amadeus is a name most associated with the classical music composing giant Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). The name Amadeus comes from the Latin meaning “love of God” or “Love God!” from the elements “amare” (to love) and “Deus” (God). This name is so rarely used it could hardly be considered familiar if it wasn’t for Mozart. In fact, Mozart was actually baptized Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, but he styled himself as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Amadeus being the loose Latin translation of the Greek Theophilus meaning “friend of God” (from the Greek components “theos” god and “philos” friend). For more information on Mozart, please see historic references below. Amadeus was also the name of nine different Counts and Dukes of Savoy (France) dating from the 11th to the 15th centuries and Amadeo I of Spain was a King of Spain who briefly reigned in the late 19th century (also from the House of Savoy). Really, though, Amadeus is a name that will forever be connected to one of the greatest and most prolific classical music composers of all time.

All About the Baby Name – Amadeus

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME AMADEUS

The number one personality is a leader - strong and competitive. They are willing to initiate action and take risks. One personalities work hard toward their endeavors and have the ability to apply their creative and innovative thinking skills with strong determination. They believe in their ability to succeed and are too stubborn to be hindered by obstacles. Ones meet obstacles head-on with such mental vigor and energy that you better step aside. They resent taking orders, so don't try telling them what to do either. This is an intensely active personality, but they are also known as starters rather than finishers. They have a propensity to become bored and will move quickly to the next project if not properly challenged.  They are the ones to think up and put into action new and brilliant ideas, but they are not the ones to stick around and manage them. This personality has an enthusiastic and pioneering spirit. They are distinctly original.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME AMADEUS

Amadeus has never been used in the United States with enough frequency to land a position on America’s Top 1000 list of baby boy names. Never. In fact, most people probably cannot claim having even every known an Amadeus. Still we see lots of possibilities for this illustrious name. It’s an obvious choice for classical music appreciating parents; or else it could be considered by religious zealots given the name’s etymology (Love God!). That’s a statement in and of itself. The problem with Amadeus is that it’s a mouthful (four-syllables) and one that’s not easily shortened. Some might even argue it’s over the top and perhaps a wee bit pretentious. However, we find it very difficult not to embrace this name. For anyone around in 1986 you’ll surely remember the #1 hit song “Rock Me Amadeus” by the Austrian singer Falco (often considered one of the defining songs of 80s music). We applaud any parent brave enough to name their baby boy Amadeus. Rock on!

Quick Facts

ON AMADEUS

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

Latin

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

4

RANKING POPULARITY:

N/A

PRONUNCIATION:

ahm-ə-DAY-əs

SIMPLE MEANING:

Love God!

Characteristics

OF AMADEUS

Independent

Individualistic

Ambitious

Strong-willed

Inventive

Successful

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Amadeus

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME AMADEUS

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Amadeus

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME AMADEUS

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Amadeus


Popular Songs

ON AMADEUS

Rock Me Amadeus
a song by Falco

Famous People

NAMED AMADEUS

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (composer)

Children of Famous People

NAMED AMADEUS

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Amadeus

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME AMADEUS

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is one of the giants of classical music who was born in Salzburg, a part of the Holy Roman Empire, in what is now Austria. As part of a musical family, young Wolfgang exhibited enormous promise at the prodigious age of five, when he began composing pieces for piano and violin. By the age of seventeen, already having toured extensively, he was engaged as a court musician in the capital. This did not suit his creative yearnings, however, and he went on to compose hundreds of pieces, including sonatas, symphonies and operas, the latter field producing his most famous: “ The Marriage of Figaro”, “Don Giovanni”, “Cosi Fan Tutte” and “The Magic Flute”. During his short life, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart managed the experiences and output of ten men. While his finances were often shaky, he married and sired six children, composed and toured tirelessly, and left us an enormous legacy. He died at only thirty-five years of life, but we are so grateful for that short earthly visitation!