Eunice
Meaning of Eunice
The name Eunice is of Greek origin, derived from the word "Eunike," which means "good victory." It is pronounced as yoo-NEES in Greek and YOO-nis in English. Historically, the name Eunice has biblical associations, notably being the name of Timothy's mother in the New Testament, who was praised for her faith. Although its popularity has waned over the years, Eunice remains a classic choice with a rich cultural heritage. In recent years, it has seen modest usage in the United States, ranking 2,187th in 2023 with 86 occurrences. This timeless name carries an air of grace and strength, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a traditional yet distinctive name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as yoo-NEES (/juːˈniːs/)
English
- Pronunced as YOO-nis (/ˈjuːnɪs/)
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Notable People Named Eunice
| Eunice Newton Foote was an American scientist, inventor, and women's rights campaigner who first discovered the greenhouse effect. |
| Eunice Kennedy Shriver - Eunice Mary Kennedy Shriver was an American philanthropist and a member of the Kennedy family, known for founding the Special Olympics and receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her advocacy for disabled individuals. |
| Eunice Olumide MBE is a Scottish fashion model and actress. |
| Eunice Yung Hoi-yan is a Hong Kong barrister and pro-Beijing politician who served as a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong before stepping down in 2023. |
| Eunice Kanenstenhawi Williams - Eunice Williams, also known as Marguerite Kanenstenhawi Arosen, was an English colonist taken captive by French and Mohawk warriors from Deerfield, Massachusetts in 1704 and later fully assimilated into Mohawk society, marrying a Mohawk man and choosing not to return to her birth family. |
| Eunice Caldwell Cowles was an influential American educator and the first associate of Mary Lyon in opening Mount Holyoke Seminary, as well as the first principal of Wheaton Seminary. |
| Eunice Harriett Garlick - Eunice Harriett "Una" Garlick was a New Zealand photographer known for her pictorialism style and her notable series of portraits depicting Maori women. |
| Eunice Gayson, an English actress, is best known for portraying James Bond's love interest in the first two Bond films, making her the first "Bond girl." |
| Martha Eunice Hilton, the former dean of women at Syracuse University from 1935 to 1949, was instrumental in leading the Student Dean Program for women and implementing significant changes that garnered national recognition. |
| Eunice Macaulay was a British-born Academy Award winning animator with a diverse range of credits in animation, writing, directing, and producing. |
| Eunice Claudia Barber is a renowned athlete from Sierra Leone and France, known for her achievements in heptathlon and long jump, including winning the World Athletics Championships. |
| Eunice Katherine M. Ernst - Eunice Katherine Macdonald "Kitty" Ernst was an influential American nurse midwife and leader in the nurse-midwife movement in the United States. |
| Eunice Renshaw Geiger is an American former First Lady of Guam. |
| Eunice Odio was a prominent Latin American poet known for her diverse body of work, including articles, essays, reflections, letters, short stories, and children's literature, as well as her roles as a journalist and educator. |
| Eunice Gibson, a Barbados nurse, was the founder of the Barbados Nurses Association. |
