Berenice
Berenice: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌbɛɹəˈniːs/ · /ˌbɛɹəˈniːsi/
Meaning and origin of Berenice
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, notably of ancient queens of Egypt.
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Βερενῑ́κη (Berenī́kē, “bringer of victory”), itself a borrowing from Ancient Macedonian (compare the native word Φερενῑ́κη (Pherenī́kē)), from φέρω (phérō, “to bear, to carry, to bring”) + νῑ́κη (nī́kē, “victory”). Doublet of Veronica.
How popular is Berenice?
Since 1880, 9,513 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Berenice (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #510 in 1898. Its highest rank for boys was #7727 in 1993. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Berenice FAQ
What does the name Berenice mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, notably of ancient queens of Egypt. Borrowed from Ancient Greek Βερενῑ́κη (Berenī́kē, “bringer of victory”), itself a borrowing from Ancient Macedonian (compare the native word Φερενῑ́κη (Pherenī́kē)), from φέρω (phérō, “to bear, to carry, to bring”) + νῑ́κη (nī́kē, “victory”). Doublet of Veronica.
What is the origin of the name Berenice?
Berenice is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Berenice?
Since 1880, 9,513 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Berenice (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #510 in 1898. Its highest rank for boys was #7727 in 1993. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Berenice a boy or girl name?
Berenice is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,513 girls and 11 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.