The nameQuitterie

Quitterie is a French girl's name of Latin origin, that of a saint of Gascony. It has been well liked in France since the 1990s.

Meaning

Quitterie comes from the Latin Quiteria, whose meaning is debated.

Origin

Latin. Saint Quiteria, a martyr according to legend, is venerated at Aire-sur-l'Adour.

History

Long regional, the name has spread across France since the 1990s.

Popularity of the name Quitterie

Quitterie in France

1486thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (55 births)
1,745babies named Quitterie in France since 1900
02855 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Quitterie was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 465 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Quitterie. Its rise began around 1962, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Quitterie in France were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Quitterie mean?

Quitterie comes from the Latin Quiteria, whose meaning is debated.

What is the origin of the name Quitterie?

Latin. Saint Quiteria, a martyr according to legend, is venerated at Aire-sur-l'Adour.

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

Quitterie is a girl's name.