Find out how popular the first name Brecia has been for the last 1 years (from 1993 to 1993) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Brecia by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Brecia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1993, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Brecia.

The history of the first name Brecia

The name Brecia is of Latin origin, derived from the word "breccia," which refers to a type of sedimentary rock composed of angular clasts or fragments. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was likely used as a descriptive term or surname associated with professions or characteristics related to the mining or working of this particular type of rock.

While the exact etymology and earliest documented use of Brecia as a given name remain uncertain, it is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, possibly as a feminine variant of the masculine name Breccius or Brictius. These names were associated with saints and early Christian figures, such as Saint Brictius, a 6th-century bishop of Tours, France, whose name derives from the same Latin root.

One of the earliest recorded instances of Brecia as a given name can be found in the 13th century, when a Brecia de Salinis was mentioned in legal documents from the city of Bologna, Italy. This suggests that the name was in use, at least in certain regions of Italy, during the medieval period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Brecia. One such figure was Brecia Crivelli (c. 1440-1505), an Italian Renaissance painter from Milan, known for her religious works and portraits. Another was Brecia Gonzaga (1474-1539), a noblewoman and patron of the arts from the influential Gonzaga family of Mantua, Italy.

In the 16th century, Brecia Parisio (c. 1530-1595) was an Italian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the development of the Gregorian calendar.

Moving to more recent times, Brecia Munday (1864-1946) was a British actress and playwright active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for her roles in productions of Shakespeare's works.

Lastly, Brecia Hartley (1924-2010) was an American artist and ceramicist, renowned for her innovative ceramic sculptures and contributions to the contemporary art scene in the latter half of the 20th century.

While the name Brecia has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples illustrate its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods, often associated with individuals who made significant contributions to the arts, sciences, and cultural spheres.

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