Girl
Latin
3 syllables
Constance
KON-stunts
/ˈkɒn.stəns/
"Steadfast" — a name that has meant unwavering loyalty and firm resolve since the Roman Empire
Constance is the English and French form of the Late Latin Constantia, derived from constans meaning steadfast, firm, or constant. It was widespread among early Christians and was borne by a daughter of the Emperor Constantine. The name was carried to England by the Normans and remained popular through the medieval period. It fell from fashion in the mid-20th century but retains a dignified, literary quality.
Quick Facts
Letters9
SyllablesCon · stan · ce
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root WordConstantia
MeaningSteadfast, constant
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1930
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayFebruary 18
Nicknames
ConnieConConsta
About the Name Constance
Constance means steadfast, firm, or constant from the Latin constans. It carries the sense of unwavering loyalty and reliability.
Constance peaked in the 1920s-30s and is considered vintage today. However, it is seen as a dignified classic rather than dated, and it is slowly being rediscovered.
Connie is the most widely used nickname, a warm and friendly short form. Con is also used informally.
Constance comes from the Latin Constantia, a name used in the Roman imperial family, particularly associated with relatives of Constantine the Great.
Constance Anne, Constance Eleanor, and Constance Victoria are stately combinations that honor the name's regal history.
Yes, both Constance and Constantine derive from the same Latin root constans meaning steadfast. They are the feminine and masculine forms of the same concept.
Personality of Constance
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Constance
Creativity
66%
Elegance
80%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
84%
Strength
90%
Warmth
72%
Famous People Named Constance
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Constance of Sicily
12th-century Queen of Sicily and Holy Roman Empress, mother of Emperor Frederick II
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Constance Bennett
American actress and socialite, one of the highest-paid stars of early Hollywood
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Constance Lloyd
Irish author and wife of Oscar Wilde
Middle Names for Constance
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Constance
Constance Marie
Constance Anne
Constance Grace
Constance Louise
Constance Jane
Constance Eleanor
Constance Victoria
Constance Florence
Constance Harriet
Constance Wren
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History of Constance
285 AD
Constantia, daughter of Emperor Constantine, born; the name spreads through the Christian Roman world
1066
Norman conquerors bring Constance to England following the Battle of Hastings
1154
Constance of Sicily born, later becoming Holy Roman Empress
1930
Constance peaks in US popularity during the Golden Age of Hollywood
Numerology & Symbolism of Constance
4
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Forest Green
💎
Lucky Stone
Emerald
🌸
Lucky Flower
Ivy
Constance Around the World
How Constance is written in different languages and scripts
كونستانس
Arabic
コンスタンス
Japanese
Констанс
Russian
콘스턴스
Korean
康斯坦斯
Chinese
Κωνσταντία
Greek
कॉन्स्टेंस
Hindi
קונסטנס
Hebrew
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