Bérénice

/bay-ray-NEES/

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Bérénice is a French girl's name pronounced /bay-ray-NEES/. A classic name of Greek origin meaning one who brings victory.

Meaning of Bérénice

A classic name of Greek origin meaning one who brings victory.

Bérénice is the French form of the ancient Greek name Berenikē, a Macedonian dialectal variant of Phereníkē. It is composed of the elements 'phérein' meaning to bring and 'níkē' meaning victory.

Origin
French
Pronunciation
/bay-ray-NEES/

Cultural background

In France, the name is viewed as a sophisticated, intellectual classic, famously associated with 17th-century Racinean tragedy. It remains a steady choice among French families seeking a traditional name with historical weight.

Variations & nicknames

  • Bernice
  • Berenice
  • Berenike
  • Berenika
  • Bery
  • Nice

Famous people named Bérénice

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Bérénice Bejo

    Academy Award-nominated French-Argentine actress known for 'The Artist'.

    Film · 2000s-present

  • Bérénice Marlohe

    French actress who played Bond girl Sévérine in 'Skyfall'.

    Film · 2000s-present

  • Berenice of Cilicia

    Jewish client queen of the Roman Empire and daughter of Herod Agrippa I.

    Politics · 1st century AD

  • Berenice II

    Queen of Cyrene and Egypt; the constellation Coma Berenices is named after her.

    Politics · 3rd century BC

  • Berenice Abbott

    American photographer known for her black-and-white photography of New York City.

    Photography · 1920s-1980s

Frequently asked about Bérénice

What does Bérénice mean?
Bérénice is a name of Greek origin that translates to 'bearer of victory' or 'one who brings victory'.
How do you pronounce Bérénice?
In French, it is pronounced 'bay-ray-NEES'. In English, it is often pronounced 'ber-en-EE-see' or 'BUR-nis' depending on the variant.
Is Bérénice a boy or girl name?
Bérénice is traditionally a feminine given name.
Is Bérénice a common name?
While it is a well-recognized classic in France and among scholars of history, it is considered a distinguished, less common choice in English-speaking countries.

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