Gastonne
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Gastonne
The name 'Gastonne' is a variant of 'Gaston', derived from the Germanic element *gast* meaning "guest" or "stranger," and thus signifies "guest" or "foreigner." It is primarily used in French-speaking cultures, notably in France and Belgium, with historical prominence in the medieval House of Foix-Béarn and among French nobility.
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Etymology
The name 'Gastonne' is a variant of 'Gaston', derived from the Germanic element *gast* meaning "guest" or "stranger," and thus signifies "guest" or "foreigner." It is primarily used in French-speaking cultures, notably in France and Belgium, with historical prominence in the medieval House of Foix-Béarn and among French nobility.
Gastonne currently ranks #945 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1912.
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