Find out how popular the first name Nazaire has been for the last 27 years (from 1997 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Nazaire by gender

Based on the last 27 years of data, Nazaire is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Nazaire.

The history of the first name Nazaire

Nazaire is a French given name derived from the Latin name Nazarius, which itself comes from the root word "Nazareus" meaning "of Nazareth". The name has its origins in early Christianity and is associated with the town of Nazareth in ancient Galilee, where Jesus Christ lived during his youth.

The name Nazarius was initially used to refer to early Christian martyrs and saints from Nazareth or those who were followers of Jesus. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Saint Nazarius, a Roman soldier who was martyred in the 3rd century AD for his Christian faith. He and his companion Saint Celsus are venerated as patron saints of Trier, Germany.

In the Middle Ages, the name Nazaire became more widespread across Europe, particularly in France and other parts of Western Europe. It was often used in religious contexts or among devout Christian families who wanted to honor the name's associations with early Christianity and the life of Jesus Christ.

One notable historical figure with the name Nazaire was Nazaire Soustra, a French composer and organist who lived from 1574 to 1635. He served as the organist at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris and composed numerous sacred and secular works during the Renaissance period.

Another individual of note was Nazaire Pelouze (1786-1867), a French chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry. He is best known for his work on the composition of ethers and for developing the Pelouze tube, a piece of laboratory glassware used in gas analysis.

In the world of literature, Nazaire Doucet (1670-1748) was a French priest and author who wrote several religious works, including a biography of Saint Francis de Sales.

Moving to more recent times, Nazaire Biron (1888-1918) was a Canadian soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration awarded for valor in the British Empire, for his actions during World War I.

Finally, Nazaire Pitre (1924-2008) was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Charlevoix from 1968 to 1984.

While the name Nazaire has its roots in early Christian history and was more commonly used in past centuries, it continues to be a given name used in various parts of the world, particularly in French-speaking regions and countries with strong historical ties to France or Christianity.

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