Fabrice

Fabrice is the French variant of the Latin and ancient Roman name Fabricius, which means 'the craftsman' or 'the smith'. The origin of this name lies in the gens Fabricia, a plebeian family of ancient Rome, whose designation is derived from the Latin word faber, which means 'craftsman, worker, smith'.

What does the name Fabrice mean?

The name Fabrice, a French form of the ancient Roman name Fabricius, stands for 'the craftsman' or 'the smith'. The origin of the name Fabricius is associated with the gens Fabricia, a plebeian family in ancient Rome. The Latin word faber, meaning 'craftsman, worker, smith', is the root of the name. Fabrice is especially popular in French-speaking areas and is widely used. International variants include Fabricio in Spanish and Portuguese, as well as Fabrizio in Italian. Additionally, Fabrice is also the name of an old noble family in Germany.

Where does the name Fabrice come from?

The first name Fabrice has its roots in Latin and Roman, where it carries the meaning 'the craftsman' or 'the smith'. The Latin word faber, which stands for 'craftsman, worker, smith', is part of the

How do you pronounce Fabrice?

The pronunciation of Fabrice is two syllables and has an elegant structure. The name is usually pronounced as 'Fa-brice' [faˈbʁiːs] or in the French style [fabʁis]. An open A sound opens the tone, while the rolling or guttural R adds resonance. The sharp S at the end provides a clear accent. Fabrice sounds stylish and melodious, conveying a modern, present, and strong character impression.

When is the name day of Fabrice?

The name day of Fabrice is celebrated on August 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Fabrice is among the fairly popular first names. Currently, it ranks 2,308th on the list of the most common male baby names. The best placement was achieved in 2001 with rank 117. In the last ten years, Fabrice has been given as a first name about 210 times, placing it 1,550th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 987th.

Nicknames & pet names

Babric / Brice / Brici / Brick / Brisi / Britsche / Fab / Fabbzy / Fabi / Fabou / Fabretzi / Fabri / Fabse / Fabsi / Fabzy / Fäbse / Rice / Rick

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Famous people

• Christian Fabrice Okoua (footballer from Ivory Coast)
• Fabrice Bellard (mathematician from France)
• Fabrice Bethuel (French mathematician)
• Fabrice Calligny (French sprinter)
• Fabrice Colin (French writer)
• Fabrice Correia (French football player)
• Fabrice Dalis (French opera singer)
• Fabrice de Nola (artist from Italy)
• Fabrice Do Marcolino (Gabonese footballer)
• Fabrice Ehret (professional football player in the French club AS Nancy-Lorraine)
• Fabrice Fernandes (footballer from France)
• Fabrice Fiorese (footballer from France)
• Fabrice Guilbert (handball player from France)
• Fabrice Hadjadj (French writer)
• Fabrice Herzog (Swiss ice hockey player)
• Fabrice Kwizera (Burundian actor)
• Fabrice Lapierre (Mauritian long jumper)
• Fabrice Makiadi (German footballer)
• Fabrice Mercury (female football player)
• Fabrice Morvan (musician from Milli Vanilli)