Titania Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationti-TAN-ee-uh / /tɪˈtæniə/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'great one'; English: 'fairy queen'
Historical & Cultural Background
Titania is derived from the Latin word 'Titan', which refers to the giants in Greek mythology. In English literature, the name is most famously associated with William Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', where Titania is the queen of the fairies. The name has been used in various artistic and literary contexts, symbolizing beauty and power. It has gained popularity as a feminine name in modern times, often evoking a sense of enchantment and magic.
Trend Summary
Titania has seen a modest increase in popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking unique and literary-inspired names.
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Fictional characters named Titania
Titania is a character in William Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', where she is portrayed as the queen of the fairies.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Titania was first seen in the United States in 1963. Titania has ranked as high as #1058 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Titania has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Titania (1971)
State | Births | Share |
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MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1963 | 5 |
1967 | 5 |
1968 | 8 |
1969 | 13 |
1970 | 11 |
1971 | 22 |
1972 | 33 |
1973 | 26 |
1974 | 31 |
1975 | 20 |
1976 | 6 |
1977 | 27 |
1978 | 18 |
1979 | 17 |
1980 | 16 |
1981 | 7 |
1982 | 14 |
1983 | 14 |
1984 | 12 |
1985 | 5 |
1986 | 16 |
1987 | 14 |
1988 | 13 |
1989 | 17 |
1990 | 16 |
1991 | 17 |
1992 | 10 |
1993 | 12 |
1994 | 13 |
1995 | 8 |
1996 | 12 |
1997 | 8 |
1998 | 11 |
1999 | 10 |
2000 | 10 |
2001 | 12 |
2002 | 5 |
2010 | 6 |
2018 | 5 |
2020 | 13 |