Scholastica Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationskoh-LAS-ti-kah / ˌskoʊˈlæstɪkə

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: 'scholar'; Greek: 'learning'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Scholastica is derived from the Latin word 'scholasticus', meaning 'scholar'. It is often associated with Saint Scholastica, the twin sister of Saint Benedict, who is considered the founder of Western monasticism. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, due to its association with education and learning. Scholastica has been a name of choice for girls in religious communities and among those valuing education.

Trend Summary

The name Scholastica has seen limited use in the United States, often remaining within niche or religious communities.

Similar Names

CelestiaAnastasiaOctaviaAlessandraElasticaVeronicaAngelicaTatianaVictoria

Variants

  • Scholastique

International Variants

  • Scholastique (French)
  • Scholastica (Italian)

Famous people named Scholastica

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Fictional characters named Scholastica

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Scholastica was first seen in the United States in 1914. Scholastica has ranked as high as #748 nationally, which occurred in 1914, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Scholastica has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Scholastica

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19145