Eugenie
Meaning of Eugenie
Eugenie is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. It has its origins in Greece and is derived from the Greek name Eugenia, which means "well-born" or "noble." The name Eugenie is pronounced as yoo-JEE-nee in English (/juːˈdʒiːni/) and yoo-ZHEN-ee in French (/y.zʒe.ni/).
Eugenie has been used as a given name for girls for many years, with varying levels of popularity. In the United States, it has seen some fluctuations in usage over time. In recent years, it has been given to around 5 to 12 babies per year.
This elegant name is associated with sophistication and grace. It brings to mind images of strong and independent women who possess a refined sense of style. If you're looking for a name that exudes elegance and charm, Eugenie might be the perfect choice for your little girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as yoo-JEE-nee (/juːˈdʒiːni/)
French
- Pronunced as yoo-ZHEN-ee (/y.zʒe.ni/)
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Notable People Named Eugenie
| Eugenie Bouchard - Eugenie "Genie" Bouchard is a Canadian professional tennis player who reached the final of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships and was named WTA Newcomer of the Year in 2013. |
| Eugenie Paleologue - Eugenie Wickham, also known as Princess Eugenie Nicephorus Comnenus Palaeologus, was a Maltese pretender to the throne of Greece and the Byzantine Empire, known for her generosity and repeated attempts at becoming a sovereign in Greece. |
| Eugenie Mary Ladenburg Davie - Eugenie Mary "May" Ladenburg Davie was a prominent Republican activist in New York City and a director of the controversial Pioneer Fund in her later years. |
| Eugenie Anderson, also known as Helen Eugenie Moore Anderson, was a pioneering United States diplomat and the first woman appointed as chief of mission at the ambassador level in US history. |
| Eugenie Bonaparte - Eugénie Laetitia Bonaparte was the youngest daughter of Napoléon Charles Bonaparte, 5th Prince of Canino and princess Maria Cristina Ruspoli. |
| Eugénie de Montijo, also known as Doña María Eugenia Ignacia Agustina de Palafox y Kirkpatrick, was the Empress of the French from 1853 to 1870 and briefly served as the de facto head of state of France. |
| Eugénie Niboyet - Eugénie Mouchon-Niboyet was a French author, journalist, and early feminist, best known for founding La Voix des Femmes, the first feminist daily newspaper in France. |
