The nameGerminal
Germinal is a rare French boy's name.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
The name of a spring month of the French Republican calendar, the month of germination.
Origin
French, revolutionary.
History
It is also the title of Zola's novel about miners; in France it was mostly given from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Popularity of the name Germinal
Germinal in France
1948peak year (25 births)
515babies named Germinal in France since 1900
Germinal was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 135 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Germinal. Half of all babies named Germinal in France were born before 1949, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Germinal mean?
The name of a spring month of the French Republican calendar, the month of germination.
What is the origin of the name Germinal?
French, revolutionary.
Is Germinal a girl's or a boy's name?
Germinal is a boy's name.