Meaning: ("Constant, Steadfast", Faithfulness. Medieval form of Constantia used often in the early Christian and medieval eras, then by the Puritans (usually as Constant or Constancy). This was a popular name among the Normans, and was borne by the formidable Constance of Sicily (12th century), wife of the Emperor Henry VI. The name was also borne by the virgin saint daughter of Constantine the Great and a daughter of William the Conqueror.)
Origin: (Latin, French, English, German)
Pronunciation: (KAHN-stans, KAHN-stehns, KAHN-stənts (English), kawn-STAWNS (French), Go to this site and run your cursor over Constance to hear how it is said: http://www.howjsay.com/index.php?word=constance&submit=Submit)
Gender: Female
I heard this the other day and I was never really a fan of this name before but it is growing on me. I could see a Princess in a Fairy Tale being name Constance. Or a very steadfast woman who will not be swayed in maybe an Old West novel. It is a beautiful name.
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