Renesmee
Renesmee: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Renesmee
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
Coined by the American novelist and film producer Stephenie Meyer as the name of Renesmee Cullen (a character in her novel Breaking Dawn (2008), the fourth in the Twilight series, who also appeared in The Twilight Saga, a film series based on the novels). She is given this name by her mother (Bella Swan) as a blend of Renée + Esme, the names of Renée Dwyer (Bella Swan’s mother) and Esme Cullen (her father’s adoptive mother).
How popular is Renesmee?
Since 1880, 2,068 girls in the U.S. have been named Renesmee. Its highest rank for girls was #1316 in 2024. In 2025, 138 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Renesmee FAQ
What does the name Renesmee mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. Coined by the American novelist and film producer Stephenie Meyer as the name of Renesmee Cullen (a character in her novel Breaking Dawn (2008), the fourth in the Twilight series, who also appeared in The Twilight Saga, a film series based on the novels). She is given this name by her mother (Bella Swan) as a blend of Renée + Esme, the names of Renée Dwyer (Bella Swan’s mother) and Esme Cullen (her father’s adoptive mother).
How popular is the name Renesmee?
Since 1880, 2,068 girls in the U.S. have been named Renesmee. Its highest rank for girls was #1316 in 2024. In 2025, 138 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Renesmee a boy or girl name?
Renesmee is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,068 girls and 0 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.