The nameHermance
Hermance is an old French girl's name, widely given in the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
It is linked to the Germanic Herman, from heri, "army", and man, "man".
Origin
Germanic, through Herman.
History
Hermance peaked in France around 1900, then slowly faded. A few families have given it again since the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Hermance
Hermance in France
2061stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1902peak year (85 births)
2,190babies named Hermance in France since 1900
Hermance was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 715 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Hermance. Half of all babies named Hermance in France were born before 1919, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Hermance in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hermance mean?
It is linked to the Germanic Herman, from heri, "army", and man, "man".
What is the origin of the name Hermance?
Germanic, through Herman.
Is Hermance a girl's or a boy's name?
Hermance is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Hermance?
Variants and related names of Hermance include Herman.