Eunice

Eunice is the Latinized and English variant of the ancient Greek name Eunike (Ευνίκη). The name is composed of the ancient Greek terms eu, meaning 'good,' and nike, meaning 'victory,' and is translated as 'good victory.'

What does the name Eunice mean?

The name Eunice is the Latinized and English form of the Greek name Eunike (Ευνίκη). It derives from the ancient Greek words eu meaning 'good' and nike meaning 'victory,' thus translating to 'good victory.' In the Bible, specifically in the Acts of the Apostles, Eunice is mentioned as the name of Timothy's mother. Today, the first name is especially widespread in English-speaking countries, particularly in the USA. A well-known personality with this name was the British actress Eunice Gayson, who lived from 1928 to 2018.

Where does the name Eunice come from?

The first name Eunice has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'good victory.'

How do you pronounce Eunice?

The pronunciation of the name Eunice is three syllables and melodious. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Ju-ni-ce' [ˈjuːnɪs] or [juˈniːs]. The name begins with a glide vowel, giving it a certain lightness. The gentle middle structure allows for a smooth transition, while the hissing '-ce' provides a clear conclusion. Eunice conveys a friendly, cultured, and harmonious impression.

When is the name day of Eunice?

The name day of Eunice is celebrated on February 24th in honor of Saint Eunice.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Eunice enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,740th on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was in 2007 at 1,198th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 120 times as a first name, placing it 2,200th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,350th.

Nicknames & pet names

Eni / Euni / Nice / Nici

Similar first names

Junis

Famous people

• Eunice Anderson (American actress)
• Eunice Baia (Brazilian actress)
• Eunice Barber (athlete)
• Eunice Beckmann (German footballer)
• Eunice Bommelyn (American historian)
• Eunice Cho (American actress)
• Eunice Davis (American singer)
• Eunice Gayson (actress from the UK)
• Eunice Guerrero-Cucueco (Filipino physicist)
• Eunice Harriett Garlick (New Zealand photographer)
• Eunice Jepkirui Kirwa (long-distance runner from Kenya)
• Eunice Jepkoech Sum (long-distance runner from Kenya)
• Eunice Katunda (pianist from Brazil)
• Eunice Kennedy-Shriver (sister of John F. Kennedy and mother-in-law of Arnold Schwarzenegger)
• Eunice Munoz (Polish actress)
• Eunice Norton (American pianist)
• Eunice Odio (Cuban writer)
• Eunice Olumide (model from England)
• Eunice Taylor (American baseball player)
• Eunice White Beecher (writer from the USA)