The nameVoltaire
Voltaire is a boy's name taken from the writer's pen name.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
François-Marie Arouet took the name Voltaire; its origin is debated.
Origin
French, after the writer.
History
In France it was mostly given around 1900, in honour of the Enlightenment philosopher.
Popularity of the name Voltaire
Voltaire in France
1913peak year (30 births)
575babies named Voltaire in France since 1900
Voltaire was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 195 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Voltaire. Half of all babies named Voltaire in France were born before 1914, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Voltaire mean?
François-Marie Arouet took the name Voltaire; its origin is debated.
What is the origin of the name Voltaire?
French, after the writer.
Is Voltaire a girl's or a boy's name?
Voltaire is a boy's name.