In medieval romance literature, a common name for noble knights, especially in the story of Amis and Amiles about devoted friendship.
From Old French 'Amis' or 'Amiles,' possibly from Germanic roots. The name appears throughout medieval European literature, particularly in the famous French romance 'Amis et Amiles' (12th century) celebrating ideal friendship.
Amiles is one of literature's most famous friends—the tale of Amis and Amiles inspired medieval people with this idealized friendship, so the name itself became almost synonymous with loyalty, and it appears in stories across multiple European languages.
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