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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Well-born, noble
- Origin
- Greek (via French Eugénie, from Eugenia)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- YOO-jeh-nee
Eugenie is a girl's name with Greek roots, passed into English through the French form Eugénie (itself from Eugenia). It's pronounced YOO-jeh-nee (/ˈjuːdʒəni/) and carries the meaning well-born, noble. With its vintage, romantic storybook feel, it belongs to an earlier era of naming.
Meaning & Origin of Eugenie
Meaning: Well-born, noble.
Origin: Greek (via French Eugénie, from Eugenia).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Eugenie
YOO-jeh-neeIPA /ˈjuːdʒəni/
Popularity of Eugenie
SSA records, which run from 1880 to 2024, show Eugenie peaked in 1887 at #413 with 28 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #15983, with just 5 girls given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name Eugenie mean?
Well-born, noble. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Eugenie?
Eugenie is pronounced YOO-jeh-nee (IPA: /ˈjuːdʒəni/).
Is Eugenie a popular name right now?
Eugenie peaked at #413 in 1887 and is ranked #15983 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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