Horse goddess
Derived from the Gaulish 'Epos' meaning horse, Eponine was originally the name of a Gallo-Roman fertility goddess who protected horses and their riders. In modern times, it is most famously associated with the tragic and heroic character in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables.
Less common today
Eponine isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,504 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A tragic figure who dies for her unrequited love · Les Misérables
A Gallo-Roman woman of the 1st century known for her loyalty to her husband
