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Eunice

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Eunice: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1974.

Eunice has ancient Greek origins, from the name Eunike, combining eu (“good”) and nike (“victory”) to mean “good victory.” It appears in the New Testament as a devout Jewish mother of Timothy, giving it early Christian associations. Among its most notable bearers was Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the driving force behind the Special Olympics, and the pioneering scientist Eunice Foote, who discovered the greenhouse effect long before it became a household term. While no major place is named directly after Eunice, the name shares its victorious root with the goddess Nike. Once a staple of the early twentieth century, Eunice has since become a rarer but warmly classic choice, with a gentle, uplifting feel that appeals to parents seeking a name with both biblical and humanitarian resonance.