Hermione Name Origin
/her-MY-oh-nee/-
British (Celtic) 60%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Australian (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Hermione
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Hermione is of Greek origin, derived from the Greek name Hermes, associated with the messenger god Hermes. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries largely due to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, where Hermione Granger is a prominent character. Historically, it was a classical Greek name, but in modern times, it is most commonly associated with English-speaking cultures.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Hermione each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).