Bérénice
/B-R-N-IH-K-EH/
Bringer of victory, the French form of Berenice, from Macedonian Greek pherein (to bring) and nike (victory). Borne by Hellenistic queens and immortalised in Racine's tragedy of the Judaean princess loved by an emperor, the name unites royal grandeur with a note of triumph and longing.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Bérénice is a Christian girl name of French origin, meaning “Bringer of victory, the French form of Berenice, from Macedonian Greek pherein (to bring) and nike (victory). Borne by Hellenistic queens and immortalised in Racine's tragedy of the Judaean princess loved by an emperor, the name unites royal grandeur with a note of triumph and longing.”.
Bérénice is a girl's name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Bringer of victory, the French form of Berenice, from Macedonian Greek pherein (to bring) and nike (victory). Borne by Hellenistic queens and immortalised in Racine's tragedy of the Judaean princess loved by an emperor, the name unites royal grandeur with a note of triumph and longing." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among French, European families, Bérénice carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Bérénice
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Bérénice lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Bérénice's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Bérénice's saint & feast day →What does Bérénice's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Bérénice resonates in either tradition.
Bérénice's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Bérénice's full reading →
Does Bérénice go with your family's names?
Bérénice breaks into 6 sounds: /B-R-N-IH-K-EH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Bérénice sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Bérénice beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Bérénice — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Bérénice
If Bérénice resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in French families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Bérénice
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Common questions about Bérénice
What does the name Bérénice mean?
Bérénice means "Bringer of victory, the French form of Berenice, from Macedonian Greek pherein (to bring) and nike (victory). Borne by Hellenistic queens and immortalised in Racine's tragedy of the Judaean princess loved by an emperor, the name unites royal grandeur with a note of triumph and longing.." It is a girl name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Bérénice a boy or girl name?
Bérénice is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Bérénice?
Bérénice is of French origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, European families.
Is Bérénice a Christian name?
Yes. Bérénice is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of French origin.
What does Bérénice mean in French?
Bérénice originates from French, where it means "Bringer of victory, the French form of Berenice, from Macedonian Greek pherein (to bring) and nike (victory). Borne by Hellenistic queens and immortalised in Racine's tragedy of the Judaean princess loved by an emperor, the name unites royal grandeur with a note of triumph and longing.."
What are common nicknames for Bérénice?
Common short forms of Bérénice include Bere, Beri.
What is the numerology of Bérénice?
Bérénice has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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