Find out how popular the first name Thylane has been for the last 1 years (from 2017 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Thylane by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Thylane is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Thylane.

The history of the first name Thylane

The given name Thylane is of French origin and has its roots in the ancient Gallo-Roman culture that flourished in the region of Gaul, which encompassed modern-day France and parts of neighboring countries. The name is believed to be derived from the old Gaulish word "tilana," which translates to "beautiful" or "radiant."

During the Roman conquest of Gaul in the 1st century BCE, the Gallo-Roman culture emerged as a blend of Roman and Gaulish influences. This cultural fusion led to the adoption and adaptation of various names, including Thylane, which eventually found its way into the French language.

The earliest recorded use of the name Thylane can be traced back to the 5th century CE, when it appeared in ancient manuscripts and inscriptions from the Gallo-Roman era. It was a relatively uncommon name during this period, primarily used by families of Gaulish descent who sought to preserve their cultural heritage.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Thylane was a Gallo-Roman noblewoman who lived in the 6th century CE. Her exact birth and death dates are uncertain, but she is mentioned in several chronicles of the time as a prominent figure in the court of the Merovingian king Childebert I.

In the 9th century CE, a Frankish abbess named Thylane is recorded as the founder of a prominent monastery in the region of Burgundy. She was born around 780 CE and played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of the Carolingian Empire.

During the Middle Ages, the name Thylane gained popularity among the French nobility, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. One notable bearer of the name was Thylane de Rohan, a noblewoman born in 1292 CE who was known for her patronage of the arts and her charitable works.

In the 16th century, a French noblewoman named Thylane de Montmorency (1528-1597) gained recognition for her involvement in the French Wars of Religion. She was a prominent supporter of the Protestant cause and played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the Edict of Nantes, which granted religious tolerance to French Protestants.

Another historical figure bearing the name Thylane was a French painter and engraver named Thylane Rioult, who lived from 1678 to 1751. She was a member of the renowned Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture and is remembered for her intricate engravings and portraits of French nobility.

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