The nameHonoré
Honoré is a French boy's name of Latin origin meaning "honoured". It is the name of the patron saint of bakers.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Honoré comes from the Latin honoratus, "honoured, esteemed".
Origin
Latin. Saint Honoratus, bishop of Amiens, is the patron saint of bakers and pastry cooks.
History
Common in the 19th century, the name has been quietly coming back in France since the 2010s.
Did you know?
- Honoré de Balzac gathered more than ninety novels and stories under the title of The Human Comedy.
Famous people named Honoré
- Honoré de Balzac, writer
- Honoré Daumier, caricaturist
Popularity of the name Honoré
Honoré in France
Honoré was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 2,120 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Honoré. Half of all babies named Honoré in France were born before 1923, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 57 births a year on average, against 36 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Honoré mean?
Honoré comes from the Latin honoratus, "honoured, esteemed".
What is the origin of the name Honoré?
Latin. Saint Honoratus, bishop of Amiens, is the patron saint of bakers and pastry cooks.
Is Honoré a girl's or a boy's name?
Honoré is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Honoré?
Honoré de Balzac, writer; Honoré Daumier, caricaturist.