Eugene
[juːˈdʒiːn]Meaning
english form of Eugenius, from Greek eugenes, "well born"
Background Story
Eugene is the English form of Eugenius, the Latin form of the Greek name Eugenios, which was derived from the Greek word eugenes, meaning "well born", composed of the elements eu, "good", and genes, "born". It was the name of several saints and four popes, and was not particularly common in Western Europe during the Middle Ages. It became more popular in part due to the fame of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736), a French-born general who served the Austrian Empire.
Variations
Eugen, Eugenio, Eugénie
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