The nameToussaint
Toussaint is a French boy's name taken from All Saints' Day. It was mostly given in France in the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Toussaint means "all saints", the name of the Christian feast honouring all the saints.
Origin
French. It was often given to children born around the feast.
History
Toussaint was mostly given in the early 20th century and is still found in the French Caribbean and Haiti.
Famous people named Toussaint
- Toussaint Louverture, leader of the Haitian Revolution
Popularity of the name Toussaint
Toussaint in France
Toussaint was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 960 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Toussaint. Half of all babies named Toussaint in France were born before 1926, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Toussaint mean?
Toussaint means "all saints", the name of the Christian feast honouring all the saints.
What is the origin of the name Toussaint?
French. It was often given to children born around the feast.
Is Toussaint a girl's or a boy's name?
Toussaint is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Toussaint?
Toussaint Louverture, leader of the Haitian Revolution.