Origin, Meaning, And History Of Rapunzel
The name Rapunzel immediately brings to mind a long-haired Disney princess. But the name has older roots. It originated from the 1812 German fairy tale about a long-haired princess held captive until a prince rescues her. The Brothers Grimm wrote the story. The story mentions that an evil witch gave the princess this name after stealing her from her parents. They had stolen the rapunzel plant from the witch’s garden. Coincidentally, Rapunzel is the name of an edible plant named rampion or lamb’s lettuce.
The French fairy tale Persinette inspired the Brothers Grimm story by Charlotte-Rose de Caumont de La Force.
Rapunzel was adapted into the Disney animation film Tangled. From then, it has become one of the more well-known Disney Princess names for girls. However, Rapunzel is less often used than other Disney Princess names such as Aurora or Ariel. It could be because it is too closely related to the fairy tale, somewhat similar to Cinderella.
Though not very popular in the US, the name is used fairly commonly in other countries. In Liechtenstein, Sweden, and Denmark, the name ranks almost consistently among the top 10,000 names for girls. Portugal, New Zealand, and Canada, too, use this name for baby girls though not as frequently as the aforementioned countries.
Rapunzel is rarely used outside of the fairy tale or its adaptations. There was a Barbie animation movie in 2002 named Barbie as Rapunzel. It is the adaptation of the fairy tale but in Barbie form. Rapunzel is also mentioned in the Ever After High series, whereHollyO’Hair and Poppy O’Hair are Rapunzel’s twin daughters. One of them is to receive their mother’s fate. InOnce Upon a Time, Rapunzel Tremain is one of the main characters. Moreover, Rapunzel fromTangledis a character in the Kingdom Hearts game series. She is one of the New Seven Hearts in the Kingdom of Corona.
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Listen to the sound of the name Rapunzel in German.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Rapunzel?
The name Rapunzel means ‘princess with long hair.’
2. What is the origin of the name Rapunzel?
Rapunzel has a German origin.
3.有什么昵称或缩短形式的t吗he name Rapunzel?
Rapunzel is an interesting name that can bear several cute shortened versions. Some examples includeElle, Punzie, Relle, Rapu, and Raps.
4. Is Rapunzel a name commonly used in literature?
In literature, the name Rapunzel is widely used in reference to the well-known fairy tale figure portrayed in the Brothers Grimm story Rapunzel. This story has been the basis for several adaptations and retellings, strengthening the name’s recognition and linking it with the famous picture of a lady with magical golden long hair locked in a tower.
