Find out how popular the first name Anemone has been for the last 12 years (from 2012 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Anemone by gender

Based on the last 12 years of data, Anemone is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Anemone.

The history of the first name Anemone

The name Anemone has its origins in Greek culture and mythology. It is derived from the Greek word "anemos," meaning "wind," referring to the delicate wind-blown petals of the anemone flower. This lovely flower was said to have sprung from the tears of the goddess Aphrodite as she mourned the death of her beloved Adonis.

In ancient Greek literature, the anemone is mentioned in works such as Ovid's Metamorphoses and Homer's Iliad, where it is described as a symbol of fragility and transience. The name Anemone was not commonly used as a given name until the Renaissance period, when the study of classical literature and art experienced a revival.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anemone is from the 16th century, when it was given to a character in the play "The Faithful Shepherd" by the Italian poet Battista Guarini. In the 18th century, the name gained popularity among aristocratic families in Europe, particularly in France and Italy.

Notable historical figures named Anemone include Anemone Coronaria, an Italian botanist and physician from the 16th century, who was renowned for her work on the classification of plants. Anemone de Soissons (1594-1622) was a French noblewoman and the mistress of King Louis XIII, known for her beauty and influence at the French court.

In the 19th century, Anemone Hartog (1841-1915) was a Dutch feminist and pioneer in women's education, who founded the first girls' secondary school in the Netherlands. Anemone Wille Våge (1838-1913) was a Norwegian writer and activist, known for her contributions to the women's rights movement and her works promoting gender equality.

Anemone Neervort Holk (1882-1942) was a Dutch artist and illustrator, renowned for her botanical illustrations and her work on children's books. She was tragically killed in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II.

The name Anemone remains a unique and beautiful choice, evoking the delicate beauty of nature and the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece. Its association with the anemone flower lends it a poetic and romantic quality, making it a timeless and elegant option for parents seeking a name with a strong historical and mythological significance.

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