The story was known as Amadeus which is referring to Mozart Naming the story after him would certainly make one think that he is the central figure of the story The story was called Amadeus and not Mozart of Wolfgang which are names he is referred to in the book because of the connotative meaning of the name Amadeus which means Loved by God in Latin It fits the story well as religion is a theme in the story as well Salieri was convinced that Mozart was indeed loved by God and was Gods chosen on