Origin and Meaning of Eugenia

Well-born, noble

Origin: Greek - Derived from the Greek name 'Eugeneios', which comes from 'Eugene', composed of the elements 'eu' meaning 'good' and 'genes' meaning 'born of' or 'race'.

• Eugenia has ties to nobility, often associated with families of high social standing in various cultures.
• The name is used in several cultures, including Italian, Spanish, and Russian, commonly appearing as Eugenia or Yevgeniya.
• Notable bearers of the name include Eugenia Montijo, a famous 19th-century Spanish actress, and Eugenia of Greece and Denmark, a royal family member.
• The name Eugenia has seen fluctuating popularity; it enjoyed peaks in the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has become less common in recent times.
• Variations of the name include Eugenie (French), Eugenio (masculine), and Yevgenia (Russian).