The nameNonce

Nonce is an old name, mostly male, given in France in the early twentieth century.

Meaning

It is linked to the Annunciation.

Origin

Latin, through Italian.

History

In France it was mostly given from 1900 to the 1920s.

Popularity of the name Nonce

Nonce in France

1928peak year (20 births)
580babies named Nonce in France since 1900
01020 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Nonce was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 150 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Nonce. Half of all babies named Nonce in France were born before 1920, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nonce mean?

It is linked to the Annunciation.

What is the origin of the name Nonce?

Latin, through Italian.

Is Nonce a girl's or a boy's name?

Nonce is a boy's name.