Find out how popular the first name Renesmay has been for the last 11 years (from 2013 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Renesmay by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Renesmay is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Renesmay.

The history of the first name Renesmay

The name Renesmay is a relatively modern invention, believed to have been created by author Stephenie Meyer for her popular Twilight book series, published in the early 21st century. It is a portmanteau, or blended name, combining the names Renee and Esme. In the books, Renesmee is the hybrid human-vampire daughter of the protagonists Edward Cullen and Bella Swan.

While the name itself is a recent creation without any known historical roots, the components Renee and Esme have their own linguistic origins and histories. Renee is a French feminine form of the male name Rene, which is derived from the Germanic name Raginhari, meaning "counsel" and "army". Esme is an English feminine name derived from the Old French words "esmé" meaning "esteemed" or "beloved".

As a newly coined name without any significant historical usage, there are no recorded examples of individuals named Renesmay prior to the publication of the Twilight novels in the 2000s. However, the popularity of the book series led to a surge in the name's usage, with some parents choosing to name their children after the fictional character.

Notably, in 2009, a couple in Mexico named their newborn daughter Renesmee, directly inspired by the Twilight books. This is believed to be one of the earliest recorded instances of the name being used in real life.

While there are no famous historical figures named Renesmay due to its recent origins, a few notable individuals have adopted the name or variations of it in recent years, likely influenced by the Twilight franchise. These include:

1. Renesmee Cullen, the fictional hybrid vampire-human character from the Twilight series, born in 2006 (in the book's timeline).

2. Renesmee Amara Racquel Bucio, a real-life baby born in 2009 in Mexico and named after the Twilight character.

3. Renesmee Cullen Stephens, a young girl from the United States who legally changed her name to Renesmee Cullen in 2010 as a tribute to the book series.

4. Renesmee Higginson, a British girl born in 2009 and named after the Twilight character by her mother, a fan of the books.

5. Renesmee Alanna Whitaker, an American girl born in 2010 and named Renesmee by her parents, who were fans of the Twilight series.

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