About the first name Paul-Eugène
MeaningThe compound name Paul-Eugène combines Paul and Eugène. Paul traditionally means “small” or “humble”, while Eugène traditionally means “well-born” or “of noble birth”.
Historical originPaul-Eugène belongs to the tradition of compound given names, especially common in French-speaking and Catholic families. Combining several elements often made it possible to honor multiple relatives, saints, or devotional figures.
Did you know?In genealogical records, Paul-Eugène may be written with or without a hyphen depending on the period, clerk, or indexing practice. Grouping these variants avoids treating the same compound name as separate names.
Pronunciation:pol-eu-jènp.ɔl.øʒ.ɛn