Eurydice is a Greek female name derived from the Greek words "Euo" meaning "wide" and "dis" meaning "to come forth." Therefore, Eurydice means "she who comes forth wide." It is also associated with the mythological figure of Eurydice, the wife of Orpheus in Greek mythology.
In Greek mythology, Eurydice was a woman of great beauty who married the musician Orpheus. According to the myth, Eurydice died shortly after their wedding, possibly due to snake bite while fleeing from Aristaeus, who desired her. Orpheus, overcome with grief, journeyed to the underworld to bring his wife back to life.
Eurydice has been a popular name in France and other French-speaking countries for many centuries, but it is less common in English-speaking countries. In literature, Eurydice appears as a character in several works, including "Orpheus" by Virgil, "Metamorphoses" by Ovid, and "Hymns of Orpheus" attributed to Orpheus himself.
Overall, Eurydice is an elegant and distinctive name with a rich historical and mythological background. It is a beautiful choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their daughter.
The name Eurydice has seen varied popularity over the years in the United States, with a total of 85 babies given this unique name between 1965 and 2023.
In the early years tracked, from 1965 to 1974, Eurydice had an average of around 6 births per year. The highest point during this period was in 1974, with a notable spike to 10 births. However, by 1980, the number of babies named Eurydice had decreased, maintaining an average of 5 births per year until 1989.
There was then a gap of over two decades before we saw another birth registered for this name in the United States, with one baby named Eurydice born in 2010. This was followed by another birth in 2013, and the name has since seen a resurgence in popularity, with at least five births per year from 2019 to 2023.
In recent years, from 2019 to 2023, Eurydice has been given to an average of 5.8 babies per year in the United States, indicating a growing trend for this distinctive name.