My name is Constance, and because of the fact that I am a self-proclaimed "math nerd," I enjoy the resemblance the name sounds to "constants," a term used in algebra.
This is my baby sister's name and I simply love it. It's Kawiia (Cute) and Different. I simply love it and wouldn't mind that name. My sister was born in 2006 so it's a rather uncommon name now but I still simply love it! :)
It's a very good name, but all the Constances I know go by Connie, which isn't as good.
-- Anonymous User 6/17/2007
I don't know why, but I think of this name as cute. It's a cute name, not frilly like other names, but it's steadfast like the name means.
-- Anonymous User 9/8/2007
Constance is my name I've always hated having pet names and especially hate being called Connie. I feel proud to have it as my name, it's so strong and determined to me. I don't know why my parents called me this since I'm half German and half Irish. I haven't always liked my name and even consider changing it but now I feel as if my name is me. If that's understandable.
I don't get why people immediately bring up 'constipation' and how this name makes them think about constipation. Oh sure, the name can remind you of the word 'constipation'. But it can remind you of words like 'constitution', 'construction', and, most likely and obviously. CONSTANCE! I mean, it does sound far nicer than some silly names that some people have actually used on their poor kids like Eternity. The name's a bit old-fashioned, and I hate the nickname Connie, but it's far from tacky, trashy, or immature. I picture the name on a rather pale woman with dark eyes and long, dark curls.
Constance of Hungary (c. 1180, Podklášteří - 6th December 1240) was the second Queen consort of Přemysl I. Otakar of Bohemia. She was a daughter of Béla III of Hungary and his first wife Ágnes de Châtillon. Her older siblings included Imrich of Hungary, Margita of Hungary and András II of Hungary.
My mom's name is Constance and her nickname is Connie. She always signed down on paper as 'Constance'. When I was a little kid I thought it was 'Constant'. I used not to like the name because I thought it was a word, but then now I really like the look and sound of it. Not a lot of Constances are out there.
Constance Hopkins Snow (1607-1677) was a passenger on the Mayflower, the fourteen year old daughter of Stephen Hopkins. She married Nicholas Snow as an adult. Her life from the age of fourteen to twenty was told (partly fictitiously) in journal form in the book 'Constance: A Story of Early Plymouth,' by Patricia Clapp, one of my favorite books as a preteen.
Actress Jodie Foster's older sister, also an actress of the 70s, was named Constance Foster with the nickname "Connie".
-- Anonymous User 5/9/2010
I personally love this classic sounding name, but like others have said I really cannot stand Connie. I would prefer the nickname Stanzie, or just not use a nickname at all.
As a child, I grew up with the 1993 movie "The Three Musketeers" (with Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, and Tim Curry, among many others), and it's still one of my favorite movies today. And ever since I first saw the movie, when I was -- 5 years old? -- I have loved the name Constance. Always have, always will. I think it goes particularly nice with Heather.
German forms of this name: Constanze and Konstanze. [noted -ed]
-- Anonymous User 7/21/2011
Constance Frances Marie Ockelman was the birth name of American actress Veronica Lake.
-- Anonymous User 12/12/2011
I love the name Constance. I guess because my name is Constance... but yeah I love it because I can go a hundred places and probably only find like one person with my name... well our name :D I love the name, it's awesome.
Constance Kent (1844-1944) was an English criminal who confessed to killing her younger half-brother. After a highly publicized trial, she went to prison for 21 years, after which she emigrated to Australia. I like the name despite this negative association.
Constance has always been my favorite girl name and I plan on naming my first born daughter this name. It's such a beautiful, strong name. And it works on a child as well as a strong, independent and confident young woman. I first heard the name in the mini-series "North and South" on the character Constance Flynn Hazard (who I must admit was my favorite character) and I absolutely adored it ever since!