The nameUrsule
Ursule is the French form of Ursula, a girl's name of Latin origin borne by a martyr of Cologne. It was given in France mostly in the early 1940s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Ursule comes from the Latin ursula, "little bear".
Origin
Latin. Saint Ursula gave her name to the order of the Ursulines.
History
The name remained discreet in France and peaked in the early 1940s.
Popularity of the name Ursule
Ursule in France
1943peak year (120 births)
2,310babies named Ursule in France since 1900
Ursule was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 640 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Ursule. Half of all babies named Ursule in France were born before 1923, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ursule mean?
Ursule comes from the Latin ursula, "little bear".
What is the origin of the name Ursule?
Latin. Saint Ursula gave her name to the order of the Ursulines.
Is Ursule a girl's or a boy's name?
Ursule is a girl's name.