The nameExpédit
Expédit is a French boy's name of Latin origin, linked to a saint invoked for urgent causes. It is mostly borne on Réunion island.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Expédit comes from the Latin expeditus, "unencumbered, prompt".
Origin
Latin. Saint Expeditus is the object of a very lively popular devotion on Réunion.
History
The name remained rare in France and peaked in the late 1950s.
Popularity of the name Expédit
Expédit in France
Expédit was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 295 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Expédit. Its rise began around 1933, and it peaked in 1961. Half of all babies named Expédit in France were born before 1960, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Expédit mean?
Expédit comes from the Latin expeditus, "unencumbered, prompt".
What is the origin of the name Expédit?
Latin. Saint Expeditus is the object of a very lively popular devotion on Réunion.
Is Expédit a girl's or a boy's name?
Expédit is a boy's name.