Find out how popular the first name Aenea has been for the last 10 years (from 2013 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aenea by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Aenea is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Aenea.

The history of the first name Aenea

The name Aenea is of Ancient Greek origin, deriving from the word "aineias" which means "praised" or "praiseworthy". It is an alternative spelling of the more common name Aeneas, which was borne by a central character in Virgil's epic poem the Aeneid, written in the 1st century BC. In this work, Aeneas is a Trojan hero who survives the fall of Troy and travels to Italy, where he becomes the ancestral founder of Roman civilization.

Aenea was a rather uncommon name in ancient times, but it gained some popularity in later centuries among those familiar with classical literature and mythology. One notable bearer was Aenea of Gaza, a 5th-century AD Neoplatonist philosopher from Gaza in ancient Palestine. She studied under the renowned philosopher Hierocles and was renowned for her wisdom and erudition.

In the Middle Ages, the name Aenea appeared sporadically in various parts of Europe, likely influenced by the enduring popularity of Virgil's Aeneid. One recorded instance was Aenea de Bâgé, a 13th-century noblewoman from the Bresse region of modern-day France.

During the Renaissance period, the name experienced a modest revival among humanist scholars and admirers of classical culture. An example from this era is Aenea Silvio Piccolomini, an Italian historian and poet who lived from 1405 to 1464. He later became Pope Pius II.

In more recent times, the name Aenea has remained quite rare, but it has been used occasionally by parents drawn to its classical roots and unique sound. One modern bearer was Aenea Endfield, a British actress born in 1973 who appeared in various television shows and films in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

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