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Constance

Constance was a popular name in Medieval times and even into the twentieth century. It dates back to ancient Roman names. It is currently a top 2,500 option, nowhere close to the top 100 placement Constance had in the mid-twentieth century.

Meaning and Origin of the name Constance:

Constance is a great name for either a boy or a girl. It has French origins and Latin roots. Constance means “constant” and “steadfast.”

Constance became a name option in Medieval times. It was a variation of the French name Constantia that came to England after the Norman Invasion. Constantia is a variation of the Latin name Constantius, a variation of Constans.

Symbolism of the name Constance:

The baby name Constance dates back to the ancient Latin name Constans. This latter option translated to “constant” or “steadfast.” It was the name of one of the sons of Constantine the Great, who ended up becoming an emperor himself.

Nicknames for the name Constance:

There aren't very many nicknames for Constance. There are a few options for nicknames with a variety of spellings. Take a look at the list below and determine and if any of these nicknames are perfect for your baby boy or girl.

Baby name Constance

Style of the name Constance:

Traditional

Gender of the name Constance:

Constance is a virtue name for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Constance:

KAHN-stens

Number of syllables in the name Constance:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Constance:

Constance is a mature name with a natural feel. It is wholesome and refined.

Alternative spellings for the name Constance:

  • Connstance
  • Constannce
  • Connstannce
  • Constanse
  • Connstanse
  • Constannse
  • Connstannse

Popularity of the name Constance:

Constance was a top 1,000 baby name in America until 1999 when it was ranked number 1,000. The name was a top 100 option, however, from 1946 to 1953. It ranked highest in 1949 at rank 83.

Great middle names for Constance and their meanings:

Famous people with the name Constance:

  • Constance Blackwood (character from “We Have Always Lived in the Castle”)
  • Constance Courte (character from “Ace Attorney” video game)
  • Constance Carmell (character from “Party Down”)
  • Constance Langdon (character from “American Horror Story”)
  • Constance Hardbroom (character from “The Worst Witch”)
  • Constance Temple (character from “Gone”)
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