Quintessa
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Quintessa is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “A feminine form derived from the Latin 'quintus', meaning 'fifth'. It can also imply 'essence' or 'purity'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1987.
What Quintessa Means
“A feminine form derived from the Latin 'quintus', meaning 'fifth'. It can also imply 'essence' or 'purity'.”
The Story of Quintessa
Imagine a name whispered in ancient Rome, a name so pure it speaks of essence itself, now waiting for your child.
Quintessa traces its roots to the Latin word 'quintus', meaning 'fifth'. This designation, often applied to the fifth child or the fifth in a sequence, also evolved to evoke concepts of purity and essence. It gained a more distinct identity as a given name in the latter half of the 20th century, moving from an abstract concept to a personal moniker.
When you picture your daughter, does she have a regal air, a quiet intelligence that notices everything? 'Quintessa' feels like that. Writing it on her first important document, you'll feel its smooth, refined elegance, a name that carries itself with grace and inherent worth.
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The Idealist
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Peak Year
#27 in 1987
Total Births
426
First Recorded
1970
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