Ames is a very old English name that has French roots and is from the French word 'amis' or 'ami' which means 'friend'. Even the French word 'amis' is derived from the Latin word 'amicus' which means 'to love'.
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Ames is a very old English name that has French roots and is from the French word 'amis' or 'ami' which means 'friend'. Even the French word 'amis' is derived from the Latin word 'amicus' which means 'to love'.