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Comments and insights on the name Eugenie

Sounds outdated, but is extremely pretty.

How do you pronounce it? I always thought Yoo-GEEN-ee, but in the movie "Manchurian Candidate" it's pronounced Yoo-jen-AY.

Personal experiences with the name Eugenie

I had a great aunt Eugenie. She was Dutch and was a lovely, vibrant woman.

Nicknames for Eugenie

janie
genie
ginnie

Meanings and history of the name Eugenie

From Greek, meaning "well-born". Other forms are Eugenia and Evgenia.

Famous real-life people named Eugenie

Empress Eugenie of France, wife of Napoleon III (born Countess Eugenie de Montijo)
Princess Eugenie of York, younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York
Genie (neé Eugenie) Francis, actress from "General Hospital"
Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard

Eugenie in song, story & screen

Eugenie Sandler - main character in Australian TV series "Eugenie Sandler P.I"