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Cap

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Girl Name day: October 5
Origin: Latin (cappa, hood). Meaning: small hood; nasturtium flower.
Capucine comes from the Italian « cappuccio » (hood), itself from the Latin « cappa »: the flower, whose spur resembles a small hood, gave rise to the name, also echoing the Capuchin friars.

Name day for Cap

October 5

Why this day? Cap is a short form of Capucine, and shares its name day.

Cap is celebrated in France on October 5.

The story of the name Cap

Cap is a short form of Capucine. It keeps its origin (Latin (cappa, hood)) and meaning — small hood; nasturtium flower, and shares its name day, October 5.

On birth records, Cap is rarely written as such: the Caps are Capucines (27,620 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Capucine page. Cap is also a short form of Jean de Capistran.

Frequently asked questions about Cap

What does Cap mean?

Cap is a short form of Capucine, which means small hood; nasturtium flower.

When is Cap's name day?

October 5, together with Capucine: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Cap a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Capucine.

Cap's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Cap

Love potential for Cap

Top 10

  1. Loule96%
  2. Monette96%
  3. Nene92%
  4. Nouara92%
  5. Carolane92%
  6. Ralie92%
  7. Co92%
  8. Florette92%
  9. Tal92%
  10. Fortunee92%

Bottom 10

  1. Kate44%
  2. Simo46%
  3. Ysé46%
  4. Momone46%
  5. Sim46%
  6. Jill48%
  7. Kali48%
  8. Beth49%
  9. Berte49%
  10. Helga49%

Professional potential for Cap

Bottom 10

  1. Dyna42%
  2. Carli42%
  3. Hermione42%
  4. Carlita42%
  5. Rihanna42%
  6. Thanina42%
  7. Rox42%
  8. Whitney42%
  9. Cala42%
  10. Sloane42%

Crush potential for Cap

Bottom 10

  1. Beth42%
  2. Mav42%
  3. Momone42%
  4. Dédée42%
  5. Mamy42%
  6. Clou42%
  7. Conception42%
  8. Thèze42%
  9. Godeleine42%
  10. Helga42%
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