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Eponine
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- Eponine
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Eponine, also known as Éponine, is a variation of the Celtic name Epona. It is named after the Celtic goddess of fertility as well as the Roman goddess of horses, Epona. The name comes from the Gaulish word 'epos', which means 'the horse'.
What does the name Eponine mean?
The name Eponine, derived from the Celtic Epona, refers to the Celtic goddess of fertility and the Roman goddess of horses. It comes from the Gaulish term 'epos', which means 'the horse'. It is believed that Eponine was originally a creation of the French writer Victor Hugo for his novel 'Les Misérables' from 1862. Eponine is primarily used as a girl's name in France.
Where does the name Eponine come from?
Eponine is a female first name of Gaulish origin, meaning 'the horse'. The name is composed of the Gaulish word 'epos' for 'horse'. It was coined in the French language.
How do you pronounce Eponine?
Eponine is pronounced approximately like 'Eh-po-neen'.
Popularity
In Germany, Eponine is a rather rare first name. It has not yet found a place in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking in France was in 2001 at 1,074th place. In the last ten years, Eponine has been given as a first name in France about 60 times, placing it at 2,316th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 2,089th in France.
Nicknames & pet names
Eni / Epi / Eppie / Eppy / Epsy / Nini / Ponine / Ponnie
Famous people
- Éponine Thénardier (character from 'Les Misérables' by Victor Hugo)
Frequently asked questions about the name Eponine
What does the name Eponine mean?
Eponine means 'the horse' and is derived from the Gaulish word 'epos'. The name also has a connection to the Celtic goddess Epona, who is associated with fertility and horses.
Where does the name Eponine come from?
Eponine has its roots in the Gaulish language area and was coined in the French language. It may originally be a creation of the writer Victor Hugo for his novel 'Les Misérables'.
How popular is the name Eponine?
Eponine is primarily used as a girl's name in France, but it does not have the same level of recognition internationally as it does in its country of origin.