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Blanche

Girl · French · Medium name

Meaning
White, fair, pure
Pronunciation
BLANCH
Origin
French

From French and Old High German 'blanc' meaning white or shining.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

VintageClassicSoft and gentle

Languages in use: French, German

Commonly used in: United States, France, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • BlancaSpanish

    Spanish form meaning white.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Blanche DuBois

    Fictional

    Character in Tennessee Williams's 1947 play 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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