Eternity
ih-TUR-ni-tee
Eternity is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “A word-name representing the concept of 'infinite time' or 'forever'.”. It currently ranks #2215 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2009.
What Eternity Means
“A word-name representing the concept of 'infinite time' or 'forever'.”
The Story of Eternity
For centuries, philosophers have pondered infinite time, but you simply found it in a name that feels destined for your daughter.
Eternity is a word-name, directly taken from the Latin 'aeternitas,' signifying 'infinite time' or 'forever.' While the concept has existed since antiquity, its use as a given name is a modern phenomenon, first recorded in the late 20th century, peaking around 2009. It emerged from a cultural shift towards names that convey abstract, profound virtues, offering a parent a bold statement of hope and spiritual depth.
To speak 'Eternity' is to articulate a profound hope, a wish for limitless possibilities for your child. When you say her name, it feels expansive, like an unwritten story stretching into the future. You'll imagine your daughter carrying a wisdom beyond her years, a calm presence that feels both timeless and ever-present, grounding those around her with her quiet strength.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#103 in 2009
Total Births
2,145
First Recorded
1990
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