The nameArsène
Arsène is a French boy's name of Greek origin meaning "manly". The name of the gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, it is coming back into fashion in France.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Arsène comes from the Greek arsen, "male, manly".
Origin
Greek. Saint Arsenius, tutor of the sons of Emperor Theodosius, withdrew to the Egyptian desert in the 4th century.
History
Arsène Lupin, Maurice Leblanc's hero from 1905, made the name famous. It came back in France in the 2010s.
Did you know?
- Under Arsène Wenger, Arsenal won the 2003-04 Premier League without losing a single match, earning the nickname the Invincibles.
Famous people named Arsène
- Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief (fictional character)
- Arsène Wenger, football manager
Popularity of the name Arsène
Arsène in France
Arsène was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,385 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Arsène. Half of all babies named Arsène in France were born before 1940, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 392 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arsène mean?
Arsène comes from the Greek arsen, "male, manly".
What is the origin of the name Arsène?
Greek. Saint Arsenius, tutor of the sons of Emperor Theodosius, withdrew to the Egyptian desert in the 4th century.
Is Arsène a girl's or a boy's name?
Arsène is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Arsène?
Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief (fictional character); Arsène Wenger, football manager.