Titania

At a Glance

Meaning

Feminine form of 'Titan' (literally 'Titaness'); an epithet Ovid used for the goddess Diana, later Shakespeare's fairy queen

Origin

Latin (feminine coinage from Greek 'Titan')

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

ty-TAY-nee-uhListen

Titania is the feminine form of 'Titan,' literally 'Titaness.' Ovid used it as an epithet for the goddess Diana, and Shakespeare later gave it to his fairy queen. It's sometimes said to mean 'great one,' but that isn't accurate: the name comes from 'Titan,' not from any phrase about greatness.

Meaning & Origin of Titania

Meaning: Feminine form of 'Titan' (literally 'Titaness'); an epithet Ovid used for the goddess Diana, later Shakespeare's fairy queen.

Origin: Latin (feminine coinage from Greek 'Titan').

A common claim: Said to mean 'great one.' Actually: Titania doesn't mean 'great one' — it's the feminine form of 'Titan,' originally an epithet for Diana as a descendant of the Titans, later adopted by Shakespeare.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Titania

Popularity of Titania

Titania peaked at #2308 in 1972, when 33 babies were given the name. By 2020 it had slipped to #8361 with a count of 13.

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FAQ

What does the name Titania mean?

Feminine form of ‘Titan’ (literally ‘Titaness’); an epithet Ovid used for the goddess Diana, later Shakespeare’s fairy queen. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Titania?

Titania is pronounced ty-TAY-nee-uh (IPA: /taɪˈteɪniə/).

Is Titania a popular name right now?

Titania peaked at #2308 in 1972 and is ranked #8361 as of 2020. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1963–2020.)

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