girl's name
Begona
beh-GOH-nyah (Spanish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 90
Begona is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1977 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1965, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1962.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Begona Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 45 |
How Popular Is Begona?
In 1977, Begona was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Begona
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Begona Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Begona over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Begona
- Spanish beh-GOH-nyah
Sibling Names for Begona
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Begona — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Begona
Is Begona a girl's or a boy's name?
Begona is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Begona?
Begona has 3 syllables.
When was Begona most popular?
Begona peaked in 1965, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.