Amber

I have been the bearer of this name for 60 years. Thank goodness my father's choice won over my mother's; Musette (yuch).
And yes it is true, Johnny Depp married the wrong one ;-).
The reason why it has a "stripper" association, is because of the porn star "AmberLynn" (which also happens to be my middle name- Lynn). I am kidded about this by one particular friend, who introduces me as, "Amber Lynn star of stage and screen" lol.
The name became popular after the novel "Forever Amber" another seedy, provocative character association with the name. Apparently, the character Amber in this book, is some sort of prostitute.
I think there was another comment here mentioning the name Amber as appropriate for a woman and not an adolescent. This fits for me as I believe I was born mature, with the mind of a woman. I am a bold, intelligent, independent and capable personality with a sensual physical presence. I thrive in a technical career typically populated by white males, but my thirst to learn new skills is never quenched.
I like having the name Amber.

I think the name Amber is lovely and the mineral Amber is beautiful too.

Not a fan of it personally but I think it's a pretty cute name. Also, one benefit of having the name Amber is nobody will mispronounce your name so that's good.

Why is this name considered trashy by so many people? All the Amber's I've known have been wholesome enough.

Great name for a redheaded girl.

Love this name, Amber Heard didn't ruin it for me, she almost disappeared now and she is so 'small' that people will not remember about her in seconds. Hopefully she will change her name too.
There are so many positive associations. Look at 'John' as a name. Have any psychopaths named John ruined the name John for you?

I adore this name, I've only heard it a few times before, I've never met an Amber, but all the Amber's I've heard of are great people.

This was another name I was neutral to until recently. Now it makes me think of that abusive monster Amber Heard and how she ruined Johnny Depp's life.

I’m trans, but this was my dead name. I was born in 1990 at the height of popularity of this name, so I often was the second or third in my class with this name. Popularity has died off quite a bit, so I doubt if you named a child this nowadays you would have many doubles.

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Some thoughts as someone who grew up with this name…
-Yes it has a stripper connotation. Every person with my name on TV was overly promiscuous and that was their entire character arc.
-There aren’t really many good nicknames for this one, my grandma tried to make Amb happen but it just didn’t stick.
-Contrary to other comments, it works fine with a child and an adult alike. I didn’t feel overly burdened by it as an adult.
-People will think of a blonde, potentially a mean one. I am a mean blonde so it fit me fine. LOL.

Amber is so common in my age group! Most people named Amber that I’ve met have been really warm. The name Amber gives me a warm aura, personally. Plus, the association with the sap is really awesome; ancient artifacts are in it! I’m not a fan of the Amber Heard association at all. However, she hasn’t tainted my feelings for the name.

Love this name, makes me think of the girlboss Amber Heard.

I have loved this name ever since I read a romance novel called Forbidden by Elizabeth Lowell and it was the name of the protagonist. I do hate the connotations it has now, what with the Hairspray character and of course, Amber Heard. I don't think I would be brave enough to use it as a first name but it would make a lovely middle name.

Lovely.

I love the name Amber, it's pretty and not too common. It reminds me of Amber Heard and she's a beautiful soul ❤ and a very kind woman! So I absolutely love the name Amber!

I bet this name won’t be the the top 1000 for 2022.

I know people might think of Amber Heard which is unfortunate cause I’ve met a few Amber’s who were cool but it’s still a pretty name. Maybe give it a couple of years. I’m sure the world will move on to the next name to meme about. Haha.

This is such a pretty name. Feminine and simple, timeless. I like it.

So sorry but because of Amber Heard the name has lost all its charm for me. Blame Amber Heard.

So pretty. Also, love the color!

This is my name and I wouldn't ever change it. I personally love this name and I don't think of a stripper when I hear it, just because I am not a stripper.

Makes me think of the girl from Sofia the First, but it's very pretty!

I don't like this name at all it sounds like the name of a mean blonde girl.

I really like this name, I don’t feel like it is extremely popular and overused nowadays. My favorite middle name for it would be Amber Rosemary.

I personally don't like this name, it makes me think of a spoiled brat.

Amber is very pretty, and you can picture your own things of this name.

Pretty name!

Honestly, I love the name Amber. I'm using it as a name for one of my protagonists in a story, and they are an honorable character. I think the name Amber fits someone who is honorable, loving, kind, and overall a good person.

Amber is only good for a woman, not a child.

Honestly I neither love the name or hate it, But maybe because it's currently associated with that sorry excuse for a human being (Amber Heard) it's not the best to choose for your daughter at the moment.

I’ve never liked this name. Not only is it now extremely dated, but so boring!

It's a beautiful name.

Despise!

I really like this name - it suits a lot of different ages. I like it more than Ember because in my opinion it sounds better, and jewel names are more common and known than fire/nature names. I've never known an Amber so I don't consider it overused. It was #79 on England and Wales in 2019.

I’m not sure why people associate this as a stripper name. I’ve heard others say that in the past as well. Interesting.

I personally associate it with the upper class, not stripper-y to me at all.

This name is nice because the gemstone makes it seem pretty, and the word itself has such a soft touch with how soft it is. It does seem rather bizarre to believe that it's an 'Arabic' name, because of the word origin, but I doubt that it's ever still used as one, so it doesn't really matter.

Pretty.

I think this is a pretty name. Love the color association as well.

I've loved this for a while, but it doesn't go with my surname... Sadness :(
I don't think of Amber Alert when I hear Amber. Besides, Amber Alert is a good thing. It can help you find a kidnapped, runaway, or missing child. Amber Hagerman is behind the Amber Alert. She was kidnapped and killed in 1996. People who name their child Amber should name her after Amber Hagerman.

My full name is Amber Liu, or the name of a famous singer(?). I never knew that until I was 8 years old, nor that I knew my name was a crystal. I like this name very much and I think it's cute, but I also like the name Ember, because I like flames. (not a disaster though)

Chick-flicks relish in names like this. "Amber." It's okay for a thirty year old but it's so outdated.

Cute.

It's a very pretty name and I really like it.

I love this name, I think it's super cute and makes me think of nature.
Have a nice day everyone! :)

My name is Amber. I was named this in 1987. I’ve never had a problem with my name. Even being named this at the height of its popularity I never ran into that many Ambers. Was the only one in my elementary classes. Now that I’m older I like it and think it’s pretty. I have met a little girl named Ember. And her classmates said “Hey, you guys have the same name.” I had always said ember differently than Amber...but I guess they are too similar to differentiate between for kiddos? Then I felt weird not knowing how to pronounce her name... so I call her Amber like me? Lol. Anyway, Ember is cool too. Both names are “earthy”, I dunno.

Amber is a lovely name. Also one of my favorite stones! (But that's beside the point.)

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I have always liked Amber. In terms of the middle "mb" it is similar to Kimberly, of which there were a couple I knew growing up (though they only went by Kim) - otherwise this name is pretty unique, even among others that were popular in the 80s and 90s. (Not a whole lot of feminine names end in R.)

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However... I have no idea where the "bimbo" association originated from. None whatsoever. Amber suddenly became a trashy name choice and I was standing there with cartoon question marks above my head. I'm hoping that association leaves at some point, because Amber, again, is lovely.

This is my name. I am a white, blonde haired, blue eyed girl from the USA. I strongly dislike it. It has various negative associations, and I simply wish I had a different name. It's fine on other people, but not me. I feel like it's too common where I live, and overused. Not only that, but it feels kind of trendy, and I would prefer to have a less used, older name with more of a history to it. Sorry to my fellow Ambers. If you like your name, I'm happy for you.

Nice, but I prefer the name Ember. Amber is super common, and I know too many Amber's who've been less than friendly, to the point where I have to associate the name with rude people. I still like it, but I think Ember is more unique and just in general nicer. Plus, fire is cool.

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To those looking for a gem name, maybe fade away from Amber and consider Sapphire. It's beautiful, clever, unusual, and is pretty much the only gemstone name that actually has a deep and complex history to it. Ruby is also nice. Plus, there are plenty of names with gemstone meanings that fit those categories, like Kaimana, Hawaiian for diamond. Still, Amber is nice. Just pretty common and has a few bad associations with me.

Amber is probably the gemstone name I like best. It's nicer than Crystal, Ruby and Pearl.

Pretty name! I have never thought of Amber as a stripper name.

I know an Amber who is white with black hair so she stands out from the crowd. She is really shy.
I really love this name it's beautiful and unique it's not that popular. People aren't the way they are because of their name and that's basically true for any name at all- people are who they want to be. So if you like a name use it. It doesn't matter how popular or if that's the name of your bully you can still use the name.

This is my own name, so of course I may be biased when I say that I love it quite a bit.

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I was distantly aware of the stripper/bimbo association but never thought about it much; it doesn't seem to have much prevalence where I am from. I think my name is quite strong and distinctive, and has a fiery note to it. I have heard from someone that it means, "fierce", which I love.

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As well as this, the Amber stone is also sometimes called the, "Bringer of Light". Ever wondered why the Latin phrase for Amber was "visio electri"? Egyptians used to love wearing Amber as jewellery or on their clothing. When the Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus came to Egypt, he discovered that when Amber was rubbed against cloth, it produced sparks and attracted feathers, husks, and small wooden splinters. This was considered magic by the Egyptians at that time, but was later found out to be the effect of electricity, a discovery which was prompted by the Amber stone. The word "electricity" derives from the Greek word for "Amber" as a result. I think this is quite a nice story behind the name!

This name brings to mind a stripper more than almost any other name.

My name is Amber. I’m Asian and people always remark my name for being unique. People never forget my name and I become embarrassed when someone catcalls my name. I love my name. I match the opinion of some people who think Amber is wise, soft spoken and kind, quiet and shy. I'm very disappointed that people thought that Ambers are strippers. As an Asian, people would think my name is white or Arabic but I usually ignore. People would think I’m not from south east Asia anymore and think I’m from somewhere else. This includes China, Taiwan, Korea, Australia(?), etc. At first I was self conscious with my name but I got used to it and it grows on me. I'm in 9th grade and there is only one Amber in a sea of Hannah’s and Sarah’s.

When I think of "Amber" I think of someone who is wise. Connecting it to the actual gemstone/fossil, they have a strange awareness and keen sense of knowledge. Amber stones are a treasure; no two are the same. Some have floral debris lingering in them. Some have been known to have various plants and animals trapped in them. To that I say, they would be versatile, mysterious, and full of surprises. My mind conjures something of a wise woman who is sexy; someone who you know has a vast amount of knowledge but isn't too keen on giving up that information right away.

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The few Ambers I have met are just as varied as the stone itself. Many were babies from the late 80s to the early 90s; I very rarely see the name occurring with babies from the late 2k until recently. They can be intelligent, mean, sweet, egotistical, giving, materialistic, and every shade of personality under the sun. I have met them as fast food workers, nurses, students, physicians, medical technicians, gardeners, and artists. This proves that my personal impression of the name is far from correct, however, it is still fun to imagine an Amber such as this.

I feel as if in every movie where there is a mean girl, her name is Amber.

I love the gemstone, however I think Amber has a certain lower class association in our current culture. I'd skip it for that reason alone--not because it's a bad name or anything.

Not bad but overused.

My name is Amber Dawn, born in 1980. I personally love the name. My hair is not red, but auburn. I never knew the stereotypes of the name until the movie Clueless came out. And it's not so much the tree resin but the colour of it. Golden colored. I was also the only Amber in my class until 9th grade. At that time there were 3 of us I believe. Besides my name choices were Mylonetta (after my dad, Mylon), or Amber. I'm glad they went with the 2nd choice.

I have a friend named Amber. I think it is a really pretty name. In some meanings, it can mean "the sky" while in others, it means "jewel" or "gem".

First name Amber, middle name Rose... real original, Mother. But hey, at least I wasn't named Hannah, which is in my opinion the most overused and annoying name ever.

Honestly, it just makes me think of Jurassic Park, so if you're a fan of Jurassic Park you know the storyline, so being named after a fossil isn't so bad ;)

Cute name, and I rather this spelling then Ember. This name would be one to consider.

My sister is named Amber Lynn and I like Amber, hate Lynn. Amber is a really pretty gemstone, like Topaz.

I love the name! I named my daughter Amber in 1986. She is not nor has she ever been a stripper or a red head. She is and will always be a precious jewel and the mother of my grandson.

I don’t know why, but this name used to remind me of the stereotypical annoying blonde cheerleader; but you know, it’s starting to grow on me. I actually quite like it now. It makes me think of the Amber Room at the Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, which is absolutely gorgeous.

Many of the women in my husband's family were named after gemstones (Pearl, Margaret--which means mother of pearl--, and Ruby.) We named our first born "Amber" as a tribute, in the mid-2000's. I honestly did have some reservations about it at first. I immediately thought about all of the Amber's of the early 90's, 80's pole dancers, Amber beer, and blonde ditzes. But the other thing that was trending at the time of her birth were old fashioned names, and Amber was quite popular in the Victorian era. This, in combination with the family tradition, tipped the scale for me. And I am proud to say that my daughter represents the name well. She is sweet, exceptionally smart, well spoken, very beautiful, and has an aura about her that really draws people in--she makes friends very easily. (She also happens to be blonde. ;-) ) She wears the name well, is very proud of the story behind it, and is the only Amber in her class in a sea of Ava's, Lily's and Grace's. The name has proven to be wonderfully unique for her generation (without being too unique).

My name is Amber lea Brown. I don't care if Amber is a tree or a gem because I think it's a beautiful name either way.

Amber is an AMAZING name.

Beautiful name, not over used either.

I like this name. I do not see anything bad in being named after the dried sap. Generally, I do like names that come from nature like names of flowers or some other plants. This is beautiful.

My daughter's name is AmberRose. I love it, she loves it and everyone who knows her loves it. Yes she is blonde but she has a Masters in theoretical physics so it does not signify a dumb blonde. Fossilised tree resin is a beautiful golden semi precious stone which can contain hidden character and life from long ago and the deeper you look the more you might find. Her hair is golden and her skin rose pink. I think it is one of the most beautiful names out there so be proud, all Ambers.

My name is Amber. I do not have red hair and am certainly not a hooker. In fact, I am an asian girl who grew up in a rather secure environment. Please don't bash on other people's names. It does not describe them as a person. I personally feel at times very insecure about my own name, but it is my name and I love it. People see this name as only a fossilized tree resin. It's still a gem. In some cultures "Amber" is a term used to roughly translate into "lion's heart." it also means 'strong,' and 'fierce' in other languages. Anyone who is named Amber and does not run along the lines of this stereotype placed by parts of society that says it is a hooker, stripper, stupid, etc. name, should be proud of themselves and know that it is a beautiful name that has beautiful meanings.

This is great name... if you want your daughter to turn into a stripper dancing at the local bar.

My name is Amber and it has came to me that it's part of a tree, but it's much less common for people to have names like Amber these days. I mean, I don't even go by Amber I go by Ambi, Amwan, Ambruh and I love them all. I just love them all because Amber is a very interesting name if you think about it. I'm very tomboyish and girly girl so it fits me very well.

I think the name Amber is all right. I would like my name to be Amber. Most people say that you don't want it to be your name because it is dried sap. But it is also a colour. So I would say it is a nice name so I don't know why most of you are complaining!

I have this name and it's great because it's so short you don't get stupid nicknames! My parents do call me 'Ambie' or 'Bambi' which really does annoy me. I live in London so the name isn't interpreted stupidly, as one time I went up to Newcastle where they have a 'geordie' accent and they say it as ambA. I don't really like my name, but might change it when I'm older to something more 'normal', as everyone always thinks I'm gonna be black when they haven't seen me before, but I'm white.

My name is Amber and I used to not like it but it's grown on me. I've never heard of it meaning tree sap, that's new to me. When I've looked it up it meant "a rare and precious gemstone" so I always liked the meaning. It is very common for people my age, I was born in '87 but it seems to be going out of style.

My name is Amber and I like the name. As others have said, the sap part is probably the worst of all meanings. I don't see it as that. It's more a gem. I also don't see many others with that name anymore as it don't seem to be as popular as it was during the 80's. The only other thing about Amber is that I have friends who sometimes call me Amberger. Relating to hamburger. Still I wouldn't trade my name for anything else. =)

My name is Amber Nicole Alexander. I have long brown hair, dark blue eyes, and I'm 5"3. I'm very intellectual, kind, and creative. I'm in all Honors, in the Spelling Bee, but I am not on any sports teams. I can very much assure you I'm not a hooker or a stripper. I have only met one other Amber in my life. I've actually met more Tatum's and Clarissa's.

My name is Amber and I always hated it when I was younger. I don't understand why my parents would name me after tree sap. My brother still calls me Pampers and Abby. It has grown on me, I guess. But, besides my cousins and family bullying, I got so many compliments on my name, especially as an adult. But I think my last name saved my name. My last name is Victoria. So, my name is Amber Victoria. Pretty name overall.

My name is Amber and I don't get why some people are being so rude! I don't insult the name you were given, do I? No.
Also I love the nickname 'Bambi' my mum used to call me that all the time when I was little, she still does sometimes. I also have a ring my mum bought me that has an Amber stone on it and I bought myself a very nice Amber necklace that has a heart with a lock and key on it.

The meaning is beautiful.

I really love the name Amber because it makes me think of a young, soft-speaking, wise girl. It brings to mind brown, long hair and soft blue eyes. I might someday even name my child Amber.

My name is Amber, and I adore it. Most people call me Amb. I remember that somewhere, it said that Amber means kindness, and I think that's pretty cool.

I really like the name Amber, especially with the nickname Bambi.

My sister (born in the early 80's) is an Amber. Amber Nicole to be exact. I have heard her say many times before that she wishes we could switch names or just pick an entirely different one. I don't think it's that bad, but not the best either.

This name is no longer unique. It is overused and boring.

The name Amber is beautiful, cute, gorgeous and brilliant! I love this name! :D.

This is my sister's name. I always thought it sounded strong instead of girly, but still very pretty.

There is nothing wrong with this name, I hate when people say this name is horrible. I used to hate this, but now I LOVE this name, a lot of famous people have the name Amber! And the stone Amber is kinda like gold! I MEAN C'MON PEOPLE! APPREACIATE THE NAME YOU HAVE! Some people have strange names- do I make fun of them NO! So I HATE when people say that this name is not a real name, ALOT of people have this name, and I love having the name Amber yes, that's right, Amber is my name, And I ignore people who say it's a horrible name to MY face, but really? Saying that it's not a real name, I swear some people are rude.

My name is Amber and I'm 13 :) I think it's a cool name even though the sap bit sucks. I think it is a cool name cause there aren't many people around my age group called Amber. All of my friends love my name cause it's not 2 girly and suits my personality so well. Your first name of Amber has given you a responsible, expressive, inspirational, and friendly personality. Expression comes naturally to you and you are rarely at a loss for words; in fact, you have to put forth effort at times to curb an over-active tongue. Self-confidence has made it easy for you to meet people and you are well-liked for your spontaneous, happy ways. You sincerely like people and do not often experience loneliness; your work and home-life are likely filled with association. You enjoy music and could have a fine singing voice; however, the study could be somewhat difficult because you do not find it easy to apply yourself to concentrated study for long periods. In this respect, this name is not altogether constructive; it creates a somewhat scattering influence which makes it difficult for you to finish what you start. This name brings disappointments and emotional involvements through being too sympathetic and easily influenced. As a result of your active nature, you have an appetite for quick-energy foods, which you could consume to excess. Health weakness appear as skin conditions, or as ailments relative to the liver.

Amber is the name I chose for my first daughter born in April 2012, yes she has red hair and the name suits her. I was a fan of Duran Duran in tte 80's and Simon Le Bon has a daughter named Amber. I was originally going to call her April but when born she suited Amber better. My second daughter born January 2014 I chose the name Emerald.

I personally used to love this name until every single girl was named this. I worked at Target and there were 5 Ambers. Then I worked at Starbucks and there were 7. We had to call them by their last names. I personally like Ember better and will be used as my daughters middle name.

I love this name very much. :) I wish it were my name. Very pretty.

If you think Amber is bad because it's dried sap, try being named Amber Sapp. Yes. That's my actual name. But it doesn't matter because I LOVE IT!

This is the name I always say I'd name my daughter (if I ever had one) :) It's beautiful.

Okay, Amber is not dry tree sap, it's a precious gem. And it's not overused. I'm the only Amber in my whole school! It's beautiful and I love it.

I used to hate the name Amber, but lately it's been growing on me. I like the colour associations with it, and Amber Benson is definitely a positive namesake. I don't think the fact that it's fossilised sap is bad, because I think the way that it's made is quite extraordinary.

Amber is my name, too. I really like being called Amber but I worry about how it will look when I'm older. A few people associate it with strippers, which is kind of upsetting. I have to say, though - when my mum called me this she didn't know about the associations. It was about the fossil, the literary word, the mineral. If a name's to be cleared of associations I think you have to get back to those basics and think about what Amber actually is, rather than what it has been.

Well my name's Amber :D I personally like my name :D

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My nicknames are - Amza, Amzaza, Ambi, Ber, Am and Bambi.

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My personal fave is Bambi or Amzaza.

This name isn't ugly, but it's plain and unoriginal. I can see why people would like it, because it does have its own appeals, but I personally wouldn't use it. It's especially common if you were born in the 80s or 90s.

It's a pretty name, but it's mainly associated with snobby blond bimbos nowadays, so it would be best to hold off on using it. That being said, it's not a favorite of mine; it's too soft sounding for me.

I don't really like this, or any other forms of this name.

It's a cute name but I can't see it maturing very well.

I love this name. It's so cool! This is one of the coolest names I have ever heard. It's one of my faves. I'm also into gemstones, and just about everything of incredible value that comes from the earth. LOVELY!

I have a cousin named Amber. I see that some people don't like it because it's named after dried sap but I always picture it when it's on jewelery.

This name brings to mind discovery because of the tie in with electricity. Otherwise I wouldn't like it as a name, but this gives it more dimension in my mind. Amber is a fairly warm name, but it seems bland and overused.

Beautiful name!

I initially really liked this name (I first heard it on the character from 'The Bold and the Beautiful,' whose real name is Ambrosia), but then I realized how overly popular it is and that it's often used by trailer trash today. It's a shame, since Amber St. Clare of the novel 'Forever Amber,' the reason this name started to get so popular to begin with, is a really awesome and strong character. I can see why this name began getting more popular after the book came out, but most people using it today have probably never even heard of Kathleen Winsor's amazing novel.

Beautiful name for a girl! :)

I love this name, I think it's gorgeous and definitely my favourite.

Amber is a very nice name. I like combination Amber Maria.

It's way too overused for me to like it at all. If I didn't meet a new Amber every other day, I might like it better.

Amber stands for
Attractive
Magnificent
Beautiful
Extraordinary
Radiant

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Beautiful name!

My sister's name is Amber. It's not personally my favorite name, but it suits her well. Some of her nicknames have been: Amby, Berby, Amburrito, and when I was little, I called her "Hammer."

I think Amber is a really nice name. It's my wife's name, so it of course makes me think of a cute brown-eyed brunette. Amber is a name that belongs to fun, caring, and strong girls and women who are full of life.

The name itself isn't bad, but it always somehow manages to conjure up an image of a ditzy girl. I guess that's the sort of name that TV show producers have often chosen for pretty but dumb characters, which is too bad.

I think this is a really cute name. Unfortunately whenever I imagine an Amber it's always a very pretty, dyed-blonde, and very stupid teenage girl.

Amber reminds me of an amber necklace I got for my birthday with a wasp in the teardrop jewel. It felt beautiful and dangerous, which is now how I think of the name Amber.

Amber is such a nice name. It's so colorful! Whenever I say the name it makes me think of graceful people.

Amber is a sweet name for a little girl and a delicate artist, but not a serious name for an adult who may want to go toe-to-toe with the big dogs in the business world someday. If she's born with an even temper, serene and sensitive, you may have an artist-to-be, so go ahead and call her Amber. If she's feisty, strong-willed and demanding, try something else. Amery comes to mind.

Fossilized tree sap or not, Amber is a beautiful jewel and a great name. I'm an Amber Rose, and the name has been in my family for generations. Coincidentally, I have red hair. I love it.

I've loved this name since I was a teenager thirty years ago. The problem is that it became very popular and now it appears to be going out of style. So if I had named my daughter Amber she would have been one of many Ambers and then as she grew older the name would date her. And also, I agree with some of the above posters, somehow it has acquired the connotation of a blonde, bimboish stripper type. But I still love it. I just love the way it sounds.

I love this name so much. I know that it's a bit overused, but who cares? It's a lush name, and it's not as common as Hannah or some other names!

I think this name is overused and I don't really like it that much. It suits some people, but it is too common.

I love this name, because it's my name! The only problem I have with it is it's getting a little too overused. But it's a really pretty name to name your girl because it's a jewel. And as for my nicknames my friends call me Ambie, Amie, and Am.

I think it's really cute. I like it.

This name has become way overused for my liking.

This is my name, and I love it. I was going to be named Andrea, but when I came out of the womb with red hair, my parents changed their mind. It's a shame that there are not-nice people with this name, but that's just life. I think of it as a color and a gemstone, not as any particular person.

Amber is such a nice name! Its syllables are so soft.

I love my name. It's really Amberly but I go by Amber. No one has ever said anything bad about my name. They always say how beautiful it is. The only time I heard bad things is by going to this website.

This name sounds icky and snobby to me!

You don't have to worry about it because it isn't your name. And people you shouldn't dislike a name because some people you know that you don't like have it. And who cares if Amber is sap? I certainly don't. And not all Ambers are snobs or strippers so maybe you should consider that when you say I hate this name it's icky you should realize how you would feel if we told you that!

Yeah, they're right. I mean, who cares if it's petrified tree sap? Who cares if it's hardened stuff the leaks out of a tree? I mean, it's Amber! It's a gem. Now if you say. "Ewww, what a nasty name!" then think of the people who said their name is Amber! Imagine your name is Amber and someone says: "Can't someone choose a more logical name?" well, how would you feel? Anyway, I ADORE this name.

This name is actually pretty cool! It sounds like a name that a lot of people would admire.

My name is Amber. I love my name. I get lots of compliments on it. The name is very pretty, earthy, and natural just like the fossil resin. I think that the snobby red head in the movie Clueless is what gave the name a bad rap. I hope that cheesey movie is soon to be forgotten!

I hate this name. And it's ok if I say that, because it's my name. It is a very stupid name. Think of someone named Amber that you're talking on the phone to that you've never spoken to before. Blonde hair and very immature. I hate this name so much I go by my middle name (Doris. Yes my parents hated me.)

Sounds like a stripper's name. Sorry! Every Amber I've ever met (and I know quite a few) has been cheap and loud-mouthed. Yikes.

My half-sister's name is Amber. Unfortunetly we live in North Carolina, where there are 1000 cazillon people named Amber, most of them strippers and trailer trash whose real name isn't even Amber (they just changed it to that). I wish they'd use their names and ruin those because for people really named Amber or thinking of naming their kids Amber, it's definitely a drawback.

This is my name, so perhaps I'm a little biased in liking it. It doesn't bother me at all that amber is petrified tree sap. I own quite a bit of amber and it's a very pretty gem. I love the color, though it not only comes as a golden browny-orange color, but also has some rarer varieties that are green. (I'd love to get my hands on some.) As for nicknames I have several, ranging from Amby, Ambz, Ammy, and, my favorite, Amberly. I like that it's not overly girly, overly used, too long, hard to pronounce, or so uncommon no one has ever heard of it. I enjoy going by Amberly around loved ones because it adds a bit more feminine flair to it in my opinion.

My name is Amber but I think it's a bit overly popular with my age group (I was born in 1990).

I think Amber is a nice name, not overly used, but I don't think I would use it personally myself.

My name is Amber and I love it. I get so many complements on it. As for it being named after sap it's ok because syrup is made out of sap.

One time I read in a book that Ambers mostly have red hair but I'm not sure if that's accurate.

Amber is my sister's name and my family has always called her Ambie which is a cute little girly nickname. Amber is a natural color that is very earthy and contributes to my little sisters personality.

Amber is my best friend's name. I think it's an awesome name for a girl because it's not one of those really girly names but it's definitely not a boy name. (by the way, Amber's nickname is Hammy, that's what we call her:)

My cousin is called AMBA, with the different spelling. People love her name, I think it's cool, and it matches her personality spot on. She's fiery!

I think Amber is a great name myself and I think who ever doesn't like it doesn't have to worry because it's not their name.

I don't really like this name. I mean really, who wants to be named after dried sap?

I would! Thanks! :) I heard on another site that 'Amber' is Scottish, meaning 'fierce'. And although the dried sap part sucks, fierce is pretty cool. :)