The nameBenoîte
Benoîte is the feminine of Benoît (Benedict), widely given in France in the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Benedict, it comes from the Latin benedictus, "blessed".
Origin
Latin, through Benoît.
History
Benoîte peaked in France around 1900, then slowly faded. It is no longer given.
Famous people named Benoîte
- Benoîte Groult, French feminist writer and journalist
Popularity of the name Benoîte
Benoîte in France
1900peak year (100 births)
1,865babies named Benoîte in France since 1900
Benoîte was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 735 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Benoîte. Half of all babies named Benoîte in France were born before 1914, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Benoîte in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Benoîte mean?
Like Benedict, it comes from the Latin benedictus, "blessed".
What is the origin of the name Benoîte?
Latin, through Benoît.
Is Benoîte a girl's or a boy's name?
Benoîte is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Benoîte?
Variants and related names of Benoîte include Benoît.
Who are famous people named Benoîte?
Benoîte Groult, French feminist writer and journalist.