Find out how popular the first name Bonaventure has been for the last 1 years (from 2023 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Bonaventure by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Bonaventure is exclusively a male name.

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

The history of the first name Bonaventure

The name Bonaventure has its origins in the Italian language, deriving from the Latin words "bona ventura," which together mean "good fortune" or "prosperous journey." This name gained prominence during the medieval period in Italy and other regions influenced by Italian culture and the Catholic Church.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Bonaventure can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was bestowed upon an Italian theologian and philosopher named Bonaventure of Bagnoregio (1221-1274). Born Giovanni di Fidanza, he adopted the name Bonaventure upon joining the Franciscan Order. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, serving as the Minister General of the Franciscan Order and later being declared a Doctor of the Church.

Another notable figure who bore the name Bonaventure was Bonaventure Broderick (1592-1652), an Irish Franciscan friar and historian. He is known for his work "Philomena," which documented the lives of Irish saints and martyrs during the Catholic Reformation.

In the realm of literature, Bonaventure des Périers (c. 1500-1544) was a French Renaissance writer and poet, known for his satirical works and translations of ancient texts.

The name Bonaventure also gained prominence in the world of art, with Bonaventure Peeters (1614-1652), a Flemish painter renowned for his still-life and genre paintings.

Lastly, Bonaventure Miner (1835-1918) was an American architect and civil engineer who designed several notable buildings in the United States, including the Old Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C.

While the name Bonaventure has its roots in the Italian language and Catholic tradition, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and regions throughout history, reflecting the diverse and far-reaching influence of Italian and Catholic culture during the medieval and Renaissance periods.

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