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

Popularity of Eney by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Eney 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 Eney.

The history of the first name Eney

The name Eney is a diminutive form of the French name Eugenie, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Eugenia, meaning "well-born" or "of noble birth." The name Eugenia was popular among early Christians and can be traced back to the 3rd century AD.

The name Eney was most commonly used in France and other French-speaking regions during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. It was particularly popular among the nobility and upper classes, reflecting its connotations of noble lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eney can be found in the Chanson de Roland, an Old French epic poem dating back to the 11th century. In the poem, there is a character named Eney, a noble lady and the wife of a French knight.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eney. In the 13th century, there was Eney de Montfort, a French noblewoman and the daughter of Simon de Montfort, a prominent leader during the Albigensian Crusade. Another notable figure was Eney de Chambly, a 14th-century French abbess who played a significant role in the development of religious orders in France.

During the Renaissance, the name Eney gained further prominence. Eney d'Orléans (1498-1575) was a French poet and courtier who served under King Francis I of France. In the 16th century, there was also Eney de Navarre (1532-1592), a French noblewoman and the illegitimate daughter of King Henry II of Navarre.

In the 17th century, Eney de La Vallière (1644-1710) was a French courtier and mistress to King Louis XIV of France. She was known for her beauty and influence at the French court.

It is worth noting that while the name Eney was once popular among the French nobility, it has become less common in modern times, often being replaced by its longer form, Eugenie, or other variations of the name.

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