The nameConception
Conception is a girl's name, the French form of the Spanish Concepción.
- Girl's name
- Spanish
Meaning
It refers to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
Origin
Spanish, through Concepción, often shortened to Concha or Conchita.
History
Mostly given in France in the 1920s, then again in the 1960s, Conception later became very rare.
Popularity of the name Conception
Conception in France
1924peak year (45 births)
1,255babies named Conception in France since 1900
Conception was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 300 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Conception. Half of all babies named Conception in France were born before 1932, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Conception mean?
It refers to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
What is the origin of the name Conception?
Spanish, through Concepción, often shortened to Concha or Conchita.
Is Conception a girl's or a boy's name?
Conception is a girl's name.