Berenice
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Berenice first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 11 babies have been named Berenice in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Berenice is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,278 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,278
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Berenice is also used as a girl name, ranked #3751.
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About the Name Berenice
Berenice is a boy name .
Is Berenice a boy or girl name? Berenice is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,278 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,751. Berenice is more commonly used as a girl name.
Berenice is currently ranked #35,278 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Berenice include Ber, Bere, Berey, Bereie, Beren, Bereny, Berenie, Ice, Icey, Bey, Beie, and Berkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Berenice include Beren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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