The nameEunice
Eunice is a girl's name of Greek origin, given discreetly in France since the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
From the Greek eu, "good", and nikê, "victory".
Origin
Greek. In the New Testament, Eunice is the mother of Timothy.
History
Found in France from the early 20th century but rare, Eunice grew in the 2000s and peaked in the middle of that decade.
Popularity of the name Eunice
Eunice in France
Eunice was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 285 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Eunice. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Eunice in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eunice mean?
From the Greek eu, "good", and nikê, "victory".
What is the origin of the name Eunice?
Greek. In the New Testament, Eunice is the mother of Timothy.
Is Eunice a girl's or a boy's name?
Eunice is a girl's name.