Find out how popular the first name Precieux has been for the last 4 years (from 2015 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Precieux by gender

Based on the last 4 years of data, Precieux is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Precieux.

The history of the first name Precieux

The given name Precieux has its origins in the French language. It derives from the French word "précieux" which means "precious" or "valuable." This name was particularly popular during the 17th and 18th centuries in France, especially among the aristocratic and upper classes.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Precieux can be found in the play "Les Précieuses ridicules" written by the renowned French playwright Molière in 1659. The play satirized the pretentious attitudes and mannerisms of certain French aristocratic women who belonged to a literary and social movement known as the "précieuses."

In the 17th century, a notable individual with the name Precieux was Précieux Frémont (1592-1670), a French Catholic priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Aire-sur-la-Lys. Another prominent figure was Précieux Monet (1633-1708), a French Benedictine monk and scholar who was known for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Latin manuscripts.

During the 18th century, Precieux Prévost (1718-1789) was a French historian and author who wrote extensively about the history of the city of Paris. Another individual, Précieux Labrousse (1755-1832), was a French military engineer and general who served in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars.

In the 19th century, Précieux Boulanvilliers (1802-1879) was a French nobleman and politician who served as a member of the National Assembly during the Second French Empire. Précieux Rouxel (1856-1921) was a French Catholic priest and writer who authored several religious works and served as the Bishop of Mende.

While the name Precieux was more commonly used in France, it also appeared in other parts of Europe and the French-speaking world. However, its popularity has waned significantly in recent times, and it is now considered a relatively uncommon and unique name.

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