Eponine
Gaulish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Eponine
The name Eponine is derived from the Celtic goddess Epona, meaning "divine horse" or "great mare," rooted in Gaulish and Latin.
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Etymology
The name Eponine is derived from the Celtic goddess Epona, meaning "divine horse" or "great mare," rooted in Gaulish and Latin. It is primarily used in French-speaking cultures, notably popularized by Victor Hugo's tragic character in *Les Misérables* (1862), and has no specific religious association.
Eponine currently ranks #15,995 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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