Girl
Berenice
bringer of victory
About Berenice
Distinguished and aristocratic, Berenice carries centuries of history while remaining surprisingly rare. This name possesses genuine grandeur with its four syllables flowing elegantly from beginning to end. The pronunciation options add interest—some prefer the ending as "niece" while others choose "nee-chay"—giving parents flexibility. Berenice suggests sophistication, intelligence, and cultural awareness. It's a name that demands attention in the best possible way, signaling a girl destined for accomplishment and grace. The length provides numerous nickname possibilities while the full form maintains its majestic quality. This is a choice for parents who appreciate classical beauty and aren't intimidated by names that require a bit more explanation. Berenice stands apart from contemporary trends while offering timeless elegance that will never fade.
Popularity of the Name Berenice
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1883 | #701 | |
| 1885 | #851 | |
| 1887 | #663 | |
| 1889 | #570 | |
| 1890 | #948 | |
| 1891 | #609 | |
| 1892 | #643 | |
| 1893 | #595 | |
| 1894 | #609 | |
| 1895 | #640 | |
| 1896 | #565 | |
| 1897 | #645 | |
| 1898 | #510 | |
| 1899 | #617 | |
| 1900 | #657 | |
| 1901 | #577 | |
| 1902 | #612 | |
| 1903 | #539 | |
| 1904 | #702 | |
| 1905 | #800 | |
| 1906 | #718 | |
| 1907 | #711 | |
| 1908 | #652 | |
| 1909 | #732 | |
| 1910 | #755 | |
| 1911 | #636 | |
| 1912 | #640 | |
| 1913 | #722 | |
| 1914 | #790 | |
| 1915 | #648 | |
| 1916 | #695 | |
| 1917 | #709 | |
| 1918 | #756 | |
| 1919 | #773 | |
| 1920 | #771 | |
| 1921 | #892 | |
| 1923 | #865 | |
| 1924 | #905 | |
| 1925 | #997 | |
| 1991 | #940 | |
| 1992 | #825 | |
| 1993 | #711 | |
| 1994 | #765 | |
| 1995 | #656 | |
| 1996 | #752 | |
| 1997 | #865 | |
| 1998 | #762 | |
| 1999 | #824 | |
| 2000 | #818 | |
| 2001 | #770 | |
| 2002 | #843 | |
| 2003 | #857 | |
| 1979 | #529 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland
Variations of Name Berenice
Names Similar to Berenice
Nicknames for Berenice
- Bernie
- Beri
- Nice
- Nicie
- Ber
Famous People Named Berenice
| Berenice Bejo | Argentine-French actress |
| Berenice Sandler | American psychologist and women's rights activist |
| Berenice Sydney | British artist |
| Berenice Lim Marlohe | Filipina environmentalist |
| Berenice Chavez | American politician |
| Berenice Edgar | Australian actress |
| Berenice Reynaud | Mexican film critic |
| Berenice Fisher | American murder victim - Fisher v. Texas |
| Berenice Balgos | Filipina singer |
| Berenice Gartner | Argentine pianist and composer |
| Berenice Benjelloun | Moroccan-French writer |
| Berenice Kolko | American mathematician |
| Berenice Alcide | Saint Lucian athlete |
| Berenice Cipolla | Argentine field hockey player |
| Berenice Marlohe | Brazilian volleyball player |
| Berenice Holgado | Spanish actress |
| Berenice Abbott | American politician |
Characters Named Berenice
| Berenice Wolfe | Character from the TV series "Holby City" |
| Berenice Griselda Wolowitz | Character mentioned in the TV series "The Big Bang Theory" |
| Berenice Sadie Brown | Character from the book "Fire and Hemlock" by Diana Wynne Jones |
| Berenice Kittredge | Character from the film "Re-Animator" |
| Berenice May Lamb | Character from the book "The House with Chicken Legs" by Sophie Anderson |
| Berenice Ross | Character from the TV series "South of Nowhere" |
| Berenice Hollis | Character from the TV series "Nashville" |
| Berenice Walton | Character from the book "The Wishing Jar" by Penelope J. Stokes |