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The baby name Hermione is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced her-MY-oh-nee (IPA: /hərˈmaɪəni/).

Hermione is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: her-MY-oh-nee (IPA: /hərˈmaɪəni/)

What is the meaning of the name Hermione ?

The baby name Hermione is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced her-MY-oh-nee (IPA: /hərˈmaɪəni/).

Hermione is Greek in Origin.

Hermione is the Greek name Ἑρμιόνη (Hermionē), the feminine of Hermes, the god of messages, travel, and boundaries. Its sense is often interpreted as “belonging to Hermes,” with broader associations of messengerhood and boundary cairns (from herma). In myth, Hermione was the daughter of Helen and Menelaus, later wed to Neoptolemus and Orestes; her story kept the name current in classical literature. Shakespeare revived it for the virtuous queen in The Winter’s Tale, giving the name an English literary footing.

Usage in Britain appeared among the educated and aristocratic in the 18th–19th centuries, then surged worldwide after J. K. Rowling’s Hermione Granger popularized it in the 1990s. International forms include Ermione (Italian) and Ermioni (Modern Greek); literary or diminutive variants are Hermia, Hermie, and Mione. The name conveys wit, resourcefulness, and a cultured classical aura.

Hermione has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Hermione

Hermione Baddeley Actor · Born 1906 · United Kingdom Hermione Baddeley was a British actress best known for her role as Ellen in the film 'Mary Poppins'. She also appeared in 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown' and 'Room at the Top', where her performance earned her an Academy Award nomination. Her distinctive voice and vibrant personality made her a memorable figure in both film and television. Hermione Corfield Actor · Born 1993 · United Kingdom Hermione Corfield is a British actor best known for her roles in films like 'Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation' and 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies'. Born in 1993, she has also appeared in the TV series 'The Halcyon'. Hermione Norris Actor · Born 1967 · United Kingdom Hermione Norris is a British actor best known for her role as Karen Marsden in the television series 'Cold Feet'. She also starred in 'Spooks' and 'Wire in the Blood', showcasing her versatility across different genres.

Hermione – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CM 0 #54 3 2,592
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
Canada Girls 2022 #276 5 2,867
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
CN Girls 0 #353 7 8,829
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
France Girls 2021 #365 41 3,185
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PH Girls 0 #381 10 13,098
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
CM Girls 0 #465 76 11,671
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
PA Girls 0 #513 6 9,861
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
GT Girls 0 #537 5 7,500
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
HK Girls 0 #591 25 16,104
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #626 7 18,916
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
United States Girls 2024 #795 122 8,487
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
PE Girls 0 #930 14 14,861
NL Girls 0 #946 10 5,933
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #985 8 12,708
MY Girls 0 #985 10 24,821
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
ZA Girls 0 #1,121 21 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,146 7 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,171 13 17,781
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,420 27 9,415

Hermione is popular in 50 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
Wallonia, Belgium
AE

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People also ask about Hermione

Hermione is predominantly a girl's name.
Hermione is a 4 syllable name, pronounced her-MY-oh-nee (IPA: /hərˈmaɪəni/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ermione, Hermia, Hermie, Hermi and Mione.
Across languages, Hermione has these equivalents: Hermes (male counterpart), Ermione (Italian/Spanish form), Hermia (related English form).
Yes — Hermione ranked #276 in Canada in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Hermione ranks highest in Canada (#276 in 2022).
Hermione's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #381 in 2011 to #365 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Hermione are in our database, including Hermione Baddeley (Actor), Hermione Corfield (Actor), Hermione Norris (Actor).