The nameFlavie
Flavie is the French form of Flavia, a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "golden haired". The name of an imperial dynasty, it has been well liked in France since the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Flavie comes from the Latin Flavia, feminine of Flavius, from flavus, "blond, golden yellow".
Origin
Latin. The Flavian dynasty, with Vespasian and Titus, ruled Rome in the 1st century and built the Colosseum.
History
The name was borne by several early saints. It came back in France in the 1990s and 2000s.
Famous people named Flavie
- Flavie Flament, television presenter
Popularity of the name Flavie
Flavie in France
Flavie was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 8,505 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Flavie. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Flavie in France were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 65 births a year on average, against 126 in the five years before.
Flavie in Belgium
Flavie was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 452 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Flavie. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Flavie in Belgium 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: 16 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Flavie mean?
Flavie comes from the Latin Flavia, feminine of Flavius, from flavus, "blond, golden yellow".
What is the origin of the name Flavie?
Latin. The Flavian dynasty, with Vespasian and Titus, ruled Rome in the 1st century and built the Colosseum.
Is Flavie a girl's or a boy's name?
Flavie is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Flavie?
Flavie Flament, television presenter.