Hortense
Meaning of Hortense
Hortense is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls, with rich origins and historical associations. This name has French roots and is pronounced as or-TAHNS (/ɔʁ.tɑ̃s/) in French. It also has a variation known as Hortencia. While not as popular in recent years, Hortense had its peak in the early 20th century, particularly in Alabama. In fact, data from Alabama shows that Hortense was given to several newborn girls between the years 1912 and 1933. With its vintage charm and connection to history, Hortense is sure to make a memorable choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as or-TAHNS (/ɔʁ.tɑ̃s/)
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Notable People Named Hortense
| Hortense Spillers - Hortense J. Spillers is an American literary critic and Black Feminist scholar known for her essays on African-American literature and her work as the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor at Vanderbilt University. |
| Hortense Powdermaker was a prominent American anthropologist recognized for her ethnographic research on African Americans in rural America and Hollywood. |
| Hortense Calisher was a prominent American writer of fiction and the second female president of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. |
| Isabella Katharina Alix Hortense Anda-Bührle, also known as Hortense Anda-Bührle, was a German-born Swiss businesswoman, art collector, and philanthropist, known for her family's association with Oerlikon-Bührle and the Foundation E. G. Bührle. |
| Hortense Catherine Schneider, also known as La Snédèr, was a renowned French soprano and one of the leading operetta stars of the 19th century, known for her association with the works of composer Jacques Offenbach. |
