Lavinia
Meaning of Lavinia
Lavinia is a beautiful and elegant name for a baby girl. This name has English origins and is pronounced as luh-VIN-ee-uh (/ləˈvɪn.i.ə/). It is also sometimes spelled as Lavina. Lavinia has been used as a given name for girls in the United States since the late 19th century. While it hasn't reached the heights of popularity, it has maintained a steady presence throughout the years. In recent times, Lavinia has been moderately popular, with around 60 to 90 occurrences per year. The name Lavinia carries an air of sophistication and grace, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a timeless and classic name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as luh-VIN-ee-uh (/ləˈvɪn.i.ə/)
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Notable People Named Lavinia
| Lavinia Fontana was an influential Italian Mannerist painter known for her successful portraiture and for being the first female career artist in Western Europe. |
| Rhoda Lavinia Goodell was a pioneering figure as the first licensed female lawyer in Wisconsin, known for her advocacy for women's suffrage and other social reforms. |
| Lavinia Fisher was an American criminal known for urban legends claiming she was the first female serial killer in the United States, although she and her husband were actually convicted of highway robbery, not murder. |
| Mercy Lavinia Warren Stratton, also known as Lavinia Warren, was an American proportionate dwarf and circus performer, famous for her marriage to General Tom Thumb and her appearance in the silent film "The Lilliputians' Courtship" in 1915. |
| Lavinia Spencer, Countess Spencer, was a British illustrator. |
| Lavinia Norcross Dickinson - Lavinia "Vinnie" Norcross Dickinson was the younger sister of American poet Emily Dickinson. |
| Lavinia Fitzalan-Howard, Duchess of Norfolk - Lavinia Mary Fitzalan-Howard, Duchess of Norfolk, was a prominent British noblewoman. |
