Blanche

Girl's name

Blanche is a French name derived from the Old French word "blanc" meaning "white" or "fair."

Meaning White, fair
Origin French
U.S. births in 2023 8 Rising
Peak year 1917

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Blanche Calloway - Jazz singer and bandleader in the 1920s.
  • Blanche Lincoln - Former U.S. Senator from Arkansas.
  • Blanche Stuart Scott - First American female pilot.
  • Blanche Sweet - Silent film actress in the early 1900s.

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