The nameTitouan
Titouan is a French boy's name with a Breton feel. Gentle and original, it has been well liked in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Breton
Meaning
Titouan is often presented as a Breton pet form of Antoine (Anthony). This origin is uncertain and the name has no meaning of its own.
Origin
Breton, or Breton in style. The name was almost unknown before the 1980s.
History
The sailor and artist Titouan Lamazou, winner of the first Vendée Globe round the world race in 1990, made it known. It then spread throughout France and peaked around 2008.
Famous people named Titouan
- Titouan Lamazou, sailor and artist
Popularity of the name Titouan
Titouan in France
Titouan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 11,640 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Titouan. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Titouan in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 134 births a year on average, against 355 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Titouan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Titouan mean?
Titouan is often presented as a Breton pet form of Antoine (Anthony). This origin is uncertain and the name has no meaning of its own.
What is the origin of the name Titouan?
Breton, or Breton in style. The name was almost unknown before the 1980s.
Is Titouan a girl's or a boy's name?
Titouan is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Titouan?
Variants and related names of Titouan include Antoine.
Who are famous people named Titouan?
Titouan Lamazou, sailor and artist.