Find out how popular the first name Damie has been for the last 7 years (from 1977 to 1983) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Damie by gender

Based on the last 7 years of data, Damie is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 68% of people named Damie being female.

For the most recent data in 1983, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Damie.

It's also interesting to see that despite Damie being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 1983 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Damie.

The history of the first name Damie

The name Damie has its origins in the French language and is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "dame," which means "lady" or "noble woman." This word, in turn, can be traced back to the Latin word "domina," meaning "mistress" or "lady of the house."

In the early Middle Ages, the name Damie was likely used as a shortened form of other French names that incorporated "dame," such as Damienne or Damaris. It gained popularity among the French nobility and upper classes, who valued the connotations of nobility and refinement associated with the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Damie can be found in the 13th century French epic poem "The Song of Roland," where a character named Damie is mentioned. This literary reference suggests that the name was already in use among the French aristocracy during that period.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Damie. One of the earliest was Damie de Lezay (c. 1260-1325), a French noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Jeanne de Navarre. Another prominent figure was Damie de Thouars (c. 1350-1415), a French countess and military leader who played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, Damie de Courtenay (1510-1573) was a French noblewoman and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici. During the same period, Damie de Montmorency (1528-1592) was a prominent French noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of writers and poets.

Jumping forward to the 18th century, Damie de Pompadour (1721-1764) was a famous French courtier and mistress of King Louis XV. She was a prominent figure in the cultural and political life of the French court and exerted considerable influence over the king and the affairs of state.

While the name Damie may have fallen out of widespread use in more recent times, it remains a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and cultural traditions of France, particularly among the nobility and upper classes of the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.

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