What Does the Name Apollinaire Mean
The name Apollinaire comes from French roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Apollinaire below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Apollinaire Name Meaning
French (Rare)French form of APOLLINARIS. It was adopted as a surname by the Polish-French poet Guillaume Apollinaire (1880-1918), who based it on his Polish middle name Apolinary.
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