Blanche
blahnsh
Popularity
#11242
Letters
7
Syllables
1
Origin
French
Total Births
87,631
Peak Year
#2,842 in 1917
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
French for 'white' or 'pure'. A classic and elegant name.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Blanche DuBois
Fictional character in A Streetcar Named Desire.
Blanchette Brunoy
French film and stage actress.
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