Find out how popular the first name Miosotis has been for the last 23 years (from 1974 to 1996) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Miosotis by gender

Based on the last 23 years of data, Miosotis is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1996, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Miosotis.

The history of the first name Miosotis

Miosotis is a given name derived from the Greek word μυοσωτίς (myosotis), meaning "mouse's ear" or "mouse ear". This refers to the small, velvety leaves of the forget-me-not flower, also known as the myosotis plant. The name gained popularity in Europe during the 19th century, particularly in France and Germany.

The name has its roots in Greek mythology, where it is said that a young man named Miosotis was walking along a riverbank with his lover, the nymph Cyta. Miosotis fell into the river, and as he was being swept away by the current, he tossed a small bundle of flowers to Cyta, exclaiming "Forget me not!" The flowers were then referred to as "mouse's ears" due to their shape.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Miosotis can be found in the work of French novelist and playwright Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850), who included a character named Miosotis in his play "Les Chouans" (1829). The name also appeared in the poetry of German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), who used it as a symbol of love and remembrance.

In the 19th century, a French botanist named Auguste Gremaud (1789-1871) studied the forget-me-not plant and gave it the scientific name Myosotis. This further popularized the name Miosotis, which began to be used as a given name in various European countries.

Among notable historical figures with the name Miosotis was Miosotis Polydore Isidore Chien-Lon (1828-1904), a French translator and author who was born in Mauritius. Another was Miosotis Asenjo y Palacio (1892-1965), a Spanish writer and feminist activist who played a role in the women's suffrage movement in Spain.

In the world of music, there was Miosotis Rojas (1938-2018), a Chilean singer and actress who was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Additionally, Miosotis Claribel Thenier (1933-2008) was a Cuban singer and actress known for her work in Cuban television and theater.

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