The name of the day: Bérénice
Etymology of given name Bérénice
The first name Berenice, comes from the Greek and means "who brings the victory". This first name is carried by about 9,000 people in France and remains little attributed today. The Bérénice is celebrated on October 4th.
History
Berenice was worn by many queens and princesses of the Greek dynasty. We find for example Berenice II who was queen of Egypt around the year 230 BC. Mythology tells that she had promised to offer her hair to God if her husband Ptolemy III came back alive from the war. This promise came true and she offered her golden mat to the temple of Aphrodite. Unfortunately this precious trophy disappeared. To appease the anger of the king, a named astronomer Conon of Samos has named a constellation "the hair of Berenice". Subsequently, this first name has become widespread in English-speaking countries and Italy. In France, Bérénice has imposed timidly without ever being successful.
Character
Berenice is an intelligent and independent young woman. In her professional life, Berenice is a being full of wisdom and charisma. Sensitive and emotional, she brings a great importance to her family and sentimental life.
The first name Berenice, comes from the Greek and means "who brings the victory". This first name is carried by about 9,000 people in France and remains little attributed today. The Bérénice is celebrated on October 4th.
History
Berenice was worn by many queens and princesses of the Greek dynasty. We find for example Berenice II who was queen of Egypt around the year 230 BC. Mythology tells that she had promised to offer her hair to God if her husband Ptolemy III came back alive from the war. This promise came true and she offered her golden mat to the temple of Aphrodite. Unfortunately this precious trophy disappeared. To appease the anger of the king, a named astronomer Conon of Samos has named a constellation "the hair of Berenice". Subsequently, this first name has become widespread in English-speaking countries and Italy. In France, Bérénice has imposed timidly without ever being successful.
Character
Berenice is an intelligent and independent young woman. In her professional life, Berenice is a being full of wisdom and charisma. Sensitive and emotional, she brings a great importance to her family and sentimental life.
