The nameDamienne

Damienne is a French girl's name, the feminine of Damien.

Meaning

Like Damian, it comes from the Greek damazein, "to tame".

Origin

Greek.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1950s and 1960s.

Popularity of the name Damienne

Damienne in France

1966peak year (30 births)
705babies named Damienne in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Damienne was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 180 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Damienne. Half of all babies named Damienne in France were born before 1953, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Damienne mean?

Like Damian, it comes from the Greek damazein, "to tame".

What is the origin of the name Damienne?

Greek.

Is Damienne a girl's or a boy's name?

Damienne is a girl's name.