The nameFirmin
Firmin is a French boy's name of Latin origin meaning "firm, steadfast". It is the name of the first bishop of Amiens.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Firmin comes from the Latin Firminus, derived from firmus, "firm, solid".
Origin
Latin. Saint Firmin, bishop of Amiens, is also celebrated in Pamplona during the famous San Fermín festival.
History
Common in the 19th century and the early 20th, the name has been coming back in France since the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Firmin
Firmin in France
Firmin was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 2,275 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Firmin. Half of all babies named Firmin in France were born before 1923, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 36 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Firmin mean?
Firmin comes from the Latin Firminus, derived from firmus, "firm, solid".
What is the origin of the name Firmin?
Latin. Saint Firmin, bishop of Amiens, is also celebrated in Pamplona during the famous San Fermín festival.
Is Firmin a girl's or a boy's name?
Firmin is a boy's name.