Find out how popular the first name Hortensia has been for the last 22 years (from 1974 to 1995) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hortensia by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Hortensia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1995, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Hortensia.

The history of the first name Hortensia

The given name Hortensia has its origins in the Latin language and ancient Roman culture, dating back to the Republican and Imperial periods. It is derived from the Latin word "hortus," meaning "garden," and is related to the name of the ancient Roman gens (clan) Hortensii.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Quintus Hortensius, a renowned Roman orator and advocate who lived from 114 BC to 50 BC. He was known for his oratorical skills and was considered one of the greatest lawyers of his time.

Another historical figure with the name Hortensia was the daughter of the famous Roman orator Quintus Hortensius. She lived in the 1st century BC and is remembered for her courageous speech before the Second Triumvirate, in which she defended the rights of Roman women to inherit property.

In the Middle Ages, the name Hortensia was occasionally used in various European countries, although it was not as common as some other names of Latin origin. One notable bearer of the name was Hortensia Guicciardini (1521-1598), an Italian noblewoman and writer from Florence.

During the Renaissance and Baroque periods, the name Hortensia gained some popularity among the upper classes in various European countries. One example is Hortensia Mancini (1646-1699), an Italian-French courtier and one of the famous Mancini sisters who influenced the court of Louis XIV in France.

In the 19th century, the name Hortensia was occasionally used in various parts of Europe, particularly in France and Italy. One notable bearer was Hortensia Félicité Eugénie Beauharnais (1811-1837), the daughter of Eugène de Beauharnais and Princess Augusta of Bavaria, and the adopted daughter of Napoleon I.

While not an extremely common name, Hortensia has been used throughout history in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy, France, and other regions influenced by Roman culture and the Latin language. Its associations with ancient Roman figures, as well as its botanical connections, have contributed to its enduring appeal as a given name.

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