Eunice Edgar

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Eunice Edgar — English
84K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Eunice Edgar is a name that combines English origins. The first name Eunice is a feminine given name of English origin. Given name Eunice (Bosporan queen), wife of Bosporan Roman Client King Tiberius Julius Cotys I Eunice, born Heo Soo-yeon, member of Kpop girl group DIA Eunice Alberts (1927–2012), American opera singer Eunice Eloisae Gibbs Allyn (1847–1916), American correspondent, author, poet Eunice Cho (born 1991), American actress and scientist Eunice Crowther (1916–1986), British singer, dancer, and choreographer Eunice Hale Waite Cobb (1803–1880), American writer, public speaker, activist Eunice Caldwell Cowles (1811–1903), American educator Eunice Davis (1800–1901), American abolitionist Eunice Eichler . The surname Edgar: Edgar is a commonly used masculine English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name Edgar (composed of ead "rich, prosperous" and gar "spear"). Like most Anglo-Saxon names, it fell out of use by the Late Middle Ages; it was, however, revived in the 18th century, and was popularised by its use for a character in Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor (1819). The name was more common in the United States than elsewhere in the Anglosphere during the 19th century. It has been a particularly fashionable name in Latin American countries since the 20th century. Eunice is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 84K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Eunice reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Eunice

English

Given name Eunice (Bosporan queen), wife of Bosporan Roman Client King Tiberius Julius Cotys I Eunice, born Heo Soo-yeon, member of Kpop girl group DIA Eunice Alberts (1927–2012), American opera singer Eunice Eloisae Gibbs Allyn (1847–1916), American correspondent, author, poet Eunice Cho (born 1991), American actress and scientist Eunice Crowther (1916–1986), British singer, dancer, and choreographer Eunice Hale Waite Cobb (1803–1880), American writer, public speaker, activist Eunice Caldwell Cowles (1811–1903), American educator Eunice Davis (1800–1901), American abolitionist Eunice Eichler .

Surname: Edgar

English

Edgar is a commonly used masculine English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name Edgar (composed of ead "rich, prosperous" and gar "spear"). Like most Anglo-Saxon names, it fell out of use by the Late Middle Ages; it was, however, revived in the 18th century, and was popularised by its use for a character in Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor (1819). The name was more common in the United States than elsewhere in the Anglosphere during the 19th century. It has been a particularly fashionable name in Latin American countries since the 20th century.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Eunice is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Eunice by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Eunice Edgar

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Eunice Edgar:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Eunice?
The first name Eunice originates from English. Given name Eunice (Bosporan queen), wife of Bosporan Roman Client King Tiberius Julius Cotys I Eunice, born Heo Soo-yeon, member of Kpop girl group DIA Eunice Alberts (1927–2012), American opera singer Eunice Eloisae Gibbs Allyn (1847–1916), American correspondent, author, poet Eunice Cho (born 1991), American actress and scientist Eunice Crowther (1916–1986), British singer, dancer, and choreographer Eunice Hale Waite Cobb (1803–1880), American writer, public speaker, activist Eunice Caldwell Cowles (1811–1903), American educator Eunice Davis (1800–1901), American abolitionist Eunice Eichler .
When was Eunice most popular?
The name Eunice reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Edgar?
The surname Edgar originates from English. Edgar is a commonly used masculine English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name Edgar (composed of ead "rich, prosperous" and gar "spear"). Like most Anglo-Saxon names, it fell out of use by the Late Middle Ages; it was, however, revived in the 18th century, and was popularised by its use for a character in Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor (1819). The name was more common in the United States than elsewhere in the Anglosphere during the 19th century. It has been a particularly fashionable name in Latin American countries since the 20th century.
How common is the surname Edgar?
The surname Edgar is shared by approximately 12K people worldwide.
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