Venice
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Venice
The name Venice derives from Venetia, the Latin name for the region in northeastern Italy, ultimately from the Veneti, an ancient Italic people, meaning "the place of the Veneti." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has gained modest popularity as a place name given to children, particularly since the 20th century, with no specific religious affiliation.
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Etymology
The name Venice derives from Venetia, the Latin name for the region in northeastern Italy, ultimately from the Veneti, an ancient Italic people, meaning "the place of the Veneti." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has gained modest popularity as a place name given to children, particularly since the 20th century, with no specific religious affiliation.
Venice currently ranks #5,389 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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