Find out how popular the first name Enze has been for the last 1 years (from 2020 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Enze by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Enze.

The history of the first name Enze

The name Enze is of German origin, derived from the Old High German word "enzi," meaning "eternal" or "everlasting." It first emerged during the medieval period in central and southern Germany.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Enze can be found in the 12th-century Annals of Hildesheim, a chronicle of events in the historic town of Hildesheim, Lower Saxony. The Annals mention an individual named Enze von Wohldenberg, a minor nobleman from the region.

In the 13th century, the name gained some prominence among members of the clergy. Enze von Löwenstein, a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived from 1205 to 1271, is notable for his contributions to the study of medieval canon law.

During the Renaissance period, the name Enze was particularly popular among artists and intellectuals. Enze Holbein (1460-1524), a German painter and woodcut designer, was a renowned figure in the Northern Renaissance art movement. His most famous works include portraits of Erasmus of Rotterdam and Henry VIII of England.

In the 17th century, Enze Möller (1603-1677), a German composer and organist, made significant contributions to the development of the chorale prelude and other genres of sacred music. His compositions were widely performed and studied in Lutheran churches across Germany.

Another notable figure was Enze Sommer (1720-1792), a German philosopher and theologian who was a proponent of the Enlightenment movement. His writings on natural theology and the relationship between reason and faith were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of his time.

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