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Name Origin

Eugène is a French masculine given name, derived from the Greek word 'eugenes' meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'. It signifies nobility, good birth, and high social standing.

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Famous People

Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863)

Painter

  • Leading figure in the Romantic movement
  • Known for paintings like Liberty Leading the People and The Death of Sardanapalus

Eugène Ionesco (1909-1994)

Playwright

  • Pioneer of absurdist theatre
  • Famous for plays like The Bald Soprano and Rhinoceros

Eugène François Vidocq (1775-1857)

Criminal and Detective

  • Founder of the first detective agency in France (Sûreté)
  • Inspired fictional detectives like Sherlock Holmes