Blanche (given name)

Blanche
Blanche of Valois was one of several royal bearers of the name.
GenderPrimarily feminine
Origin
MeaningWhite
Other names
Related namesBianca, Blanca, Branca,
Blandine, Blandina

Blanche is a feminine given name. It means "white" in French, derived from the Late Latin word "blancus". It possibly originated as a nickname or descriptive name for a girl with blonde hair or extremely fair skin. It has been in use since the medieval era, influenced by Blanche of Navarre and her descendants who married into European royal houses.

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