Caprice

Q: What is the origin of Caprice?

Caprice is of French origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Caprice?

According to the latest SSA data, Caprice is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Caprice a girl name?

Caprice is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Whim or Sudden Desire"

Caprice is a lexical given name from Romance vocabulary for whim, reflecting expressive naming trends in modern periods.

Themes:temperamentromancelexicalmodern

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Popularity History of Caprice

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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Caprice did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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not ranked after 2023

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Caprice Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Caprice.

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Capie

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Capr

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capy

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capr

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cie

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rice

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icey

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Baby Name Lists That Include Caprice

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Caprice mean?

Caprice means "Whim or Sudden Desire". Caprice is a lexical given name from Romance vocabulary for whim, reflecting expressive naming trends in modern periods.

What is the origin of Caprice?

Caprice is of French origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Caprice?

According to the latest SSA data, Caprice is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Caprice a girl name?

Caprice is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Caprice?

Popular nicknames for Caprice include Capie, Capr, capy, capr, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Caprice?

There are many names similar to Caprice in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginFrench, Italian

Syllables2

Length7 letters

Trend↓ Falling

Starts withC

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Antoine Armand Antwan Adrien Antwon

Sisters

Annette Antoinette Adrienne Aimee Angelique

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