Capucine
French · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Capucine
The name Capucine derives from the French word "capucine," referring to the nasturtium flower (Tropaeolum majus), which itself comes from the Capuchin friars whose brown robes resembled the flower's color.
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Etymology
The name Capucine derives from the French word "capucine," referring to the nasturtium flower (Tropaeolum majus), which itself comes from the Capuchin friars whose brown robes resembled the flower's color. The name is primarily French and has been used in France since at least the 18th century, with notable cultural references in French literature and art, though it remains relatively uncommon outside French-speaking regions.
Capucine currently ranks #12,808 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.
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