At a Glance
- Origin
- French (literary, possibly Gallo-Roman)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- eh-poh-NEEN
Eponine is a French (literary, possibly Gallo-Roman) girl's name. It appears in our list of 200+ Forgotten Baby Girl Names That Deserve a Comeback.
Meaning & Origin of Eponine
Origin: French (literary, possibly Gallo-Roman).
A common claim: From Epona Actually: There's no reliable source confirming a connection to the goddess Epona, though it's plausible given the historical Gallo-Roman name Eponina.
How to Pronounce Eponine
eh-poh-NEENIPA /eɪpəˈniːn/
Popularity of Eponine
Eponine doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Eponine
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Cosette · Beatrix · Clarissa · Bronte · Dagny · Hermione
