Feminine form of Eugenius (see EUGENE). It was borne by a semi-legendary 3rd-century saint who escaped persecution by disguising herself as a man. The name was occasionally found in England during the Middle Ages, but it was not regularly used until the 19th century.
Usage: Ancient Greek, English, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish
Name day: March 6th: Poland September 6th: Poland September 13th: Poland September 16th: Poland November 5th: Sweden December 23rd: Estonia December 25th: Poland