Amanda

Amanda was a witch who attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was sorted in Ravenclaw in 1991 with Professor Filius Flitwick, the Charms Master, as her Head of House. During her first flying lesson, she was personally greeted by her flying teacher, Madam Rolanda Hooch, for unknown reasons.

Behind the scenes

 * Amanda did not appear in any of the books, and appeared solely in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone film.
 * A shortened form of the name Amanda is Mandy. Also in her first year in 1991 was Mandy Brocklehurst, a Ravenclaw like Amanda . It is a possibility therefore, that Amanda and Mandy are the same person, just addressed in different ways.

Etymology
Amanda is a feminine form of Amandus. However, it was not used during the Middle Ages. In the 17th century it was recreated by authors and poets who based it directly on Latin amanda "lovable, worthy of love". Notably, it was used by the playwright Colley Cibber for a character in his play 'Love's Last Shift' (1696). It came into regular use during the 19th century.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)