The nameAristide
Aristide is a French boy's name of Greek origin meaning "the best". It has been coming back into fashion since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Aristide comes from the Greek Aristeides, derived from aristos, "the best".
Origin
Greek. Aristides the Just was an Athenian statesman of the 5th century BC.
History
Common in the 19th century, the name has been coming back in France since the 2010s.
Did you know?
- Aristide Briand won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1926 for Franco-German reconciliation.
Famous people named Aristide
- Aristide Briand, politician
- Aristide Bruant, cabaret singer
Popularity of the name Aristide
Aristide in France
Aristide was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 1,950 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Aristide. Half of all babies named Aristide in France were born before 1925, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 57 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aristide mean?
Aristide comes from the Greek Aristeides, derived from aristos, "the best".
What is the origin of the name Aristide?
Greek. Aristides the Just was an Athenian statesman of the 5th century BC.
Is Aristide a girl's or a boy's name?
Aristide is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Aristide?
Aristide Briand, politician; Aristide Bruant, cabaret singer.