Amory
a male or female given name.
Contemporary Examples
Punch was named publisher and as his first act fired Amory Bradford.
Trying Times at The New York Times Alex S. Jones September 30, 2012
Historical Examples
It was as if he hesitated to call her Amory, and refused to call her Mrs. Pratt.
Gray youth Oliver Onions
Amory felt a stir of most unnecessary emotion; he understood Tom.
Quaint Courtships Various
Within two weeks Amory and Rosalind were deeply and passionately in love.
This Side of Paradise F. Scott Fitzgerald
“It seems that Miss Amory wishes to speak to me,” he said to his companions.
In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim Frances Hodgson Burnett
Amory would seek Cosimo that morning; without Cosimo nothing could be done.
Gray youth Oliver Onions
For information leading to the whereabouts of Amory Manning.
The Man Who Fell Through the Earth Carolyn Wells
And at this, Amory turned away with a look that could be made to mean whatever Amory meant.
Romance Island Zona Gale
Therefore Amory did not answer when her friend asked her what was the matter.
Gray youth Oliver Onions
Her reason for leaving early was to warn Amory that guests might be expected at Cheyne Walk that evening.
Gray youth Oliver Onions
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