The nameAglaé
Aglaé is the French form of Aglaia, a name from Greek mythology that came back in France in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
It comes from the Greek aglaia, "brightness, splendour".
Origin
Greek. Aglaia is one of the three Graces in mythology.
History
Already given in the early 20th century, Aglaé then disappeared, came back in the 1990s and peaked in the mid 2000s. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Aglaé
Aglaé in France
Aglaé was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 735 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Aglaé. Half of all babies named Aglaé in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 28 births a year on average, against 44 in the five years before.
Aglaé in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aglaé mean?
It comes from the Greek aglaia, "brightness, splendour".
What is the origin of the name Aglaé?
Greek. Aglaia is one of the three Graces in mythology.
Is Aglaé a girl's or a boy's name?
Aglaé is a girl's name.