Solene

so-LEHN

French

"with solemnity"

Solene Origin and Meaning

The name Solene is a girl's name of French origin meaning "with solemnity".

Solene is a variation of Solange fashionable in recent years in France and a new hit name on Nameberry. Also spelled as Solène, it ranks in the Top 500 in France, while in the US, it was a fast rising choice in 2024 when it was given to 116 girls, compared to just 25 the year prior. Other variations also made it onto the charts, including Solenne, Solena, and Solenn, meaning this name might well be one to watch out for.

Actress Solène Rigot is one notable bearer, while the 2024 movie The Idea of You featured a character called Solène, played by Anne Hathaway, which might help to explain its sudden spike in popularity.

Fun fact: the first recorded Solene was male, a bishop and saint also known as Solenne and Solemnis.

Solene Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 517 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Solene

• 517 Nameberry 2025
• 744 Unique 2024

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Famous People Named Solene

• Saint Solene or Solenne French bishop of Chartres
• Solene Rigot French actress
• Solène Coulot French curler
• Solène Jambaqué French Paralympic skier
• Solen Désert Mariller, French sprinter