Firmin

Gender Masculine
Usage French, Medieval English
Pronounced Pron. /fiʁ.mɛ̃/(French)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Late Latin name Firminus meaning "firm". This was the name of several early saints, notably the 3rd-century bishop Saint Firmin (or Fermin) of Amiens who is especially venerated in Navarre, Spain.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesFermin, Fermintxo, Mintxo(Basque) Firminus(Late Roman) Firmino(Portuguese) Fermín(Spanish)
Surname DescendantFirmin(French)

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   natural   strong   strange  

Name Days

Austria: July 7
Croatia: August 9
Croatia: September 25
France: October 11

Categories

medieval, saints, strength
Entry updated June 13, 2019