Blanche

Blanche as a name

Blanche is a female given name of French origin, which means “white” in French. It was first used as a given name in the 19th century, and was most popular in the United States during the first half of the 20th century.

Blanche is often associated with purity and innocence, as well as with the character Blanche DuBois from Tennessee Williams’ play “A Streetcar Named Desire.” In popular culture, the name has been used for various fictional characters, including Blanche Devereaux from the TV series “The Golden Girls” and Blanche Ingram from Charlotte Bronte’s novel “Jane Eyre.”

Overall, Blanche is a relatively uncommon name today, but it has a rich history and cultural associations.