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Joan's actual name was Jehanne d'Arc but she came to be known as Joan the maiden (Pucelle).

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How did Joan of Arc get her name?

See Related LinksSee the Related Links to the right for the answer. Her name in French was "Jeanne D'Arc", or as we say in English "Joan of Arc", Arc being the town from which she came.replay Sep. 14, 2008: The above answer is incorrect; d'Arc was her father's last name. Joan was born and raised in Domremy, France. By the way, her name was Jehanne. Joan is the English version of the French name Jehanne.joan of arc's french name is Jehanne d'Arc. her fathers last name was d'arc and that's where her last name comes from. her first name Jehanne is pronounced jehn and is translated as joan in English


What was Joan of Arc also known by?

Jehanne d' Arc


What is the abbreviation for Joan de Arc?

Jehanne d'Arc or Joan d'Arc.


What is Joan of Arc's real name?

Joan's name in French is Jehanne d'Arc.


Who was La Pucelle of Voltair's poem?

With La Pucelle, Voltair referres to the Joan of Arc


What is Saint Joan of Arc's real name?

Joan's name in French is Jehanne d'Arc.


If the book 'DK biography-Joan of Arc' says that Joan of Arc's name isn't Jehanne d'Arc Jeanne d'Arc or Joan of Arc then what is her real name-Jane d'Arc or Jane Tart?

Joan's actual name was Jehanne d'Arc. There are several surviving documents signed by her and she always signed 'Jehanne.' That was the entire extent of Joan's writing ability as she was illiterate. For a photograph of her actual signature, see the link below.


Is there a city in France named after Joan of Arc?

There isn't any town in France named after Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc in French), but her native village Domrémy is now called Domrémy-la-Pucelle ("the virgin"). La Pucelle also translates to the Maid or Maiden which Joan of Arc used as her own surname after she was victorious at Orleans and became known as The Maid of Orleans (La Pucelle d'Orléans)


Joan of Arc is also known as the 'Maid of' where?

Joan of Arc was known as La Pucelle d'Orléans or the Maid of Orleans


What is the name of our heroine in 'Joan of Arc'?

Jehanne d'Arc was her full name in French.


What was Joan of Arc known as?

La Pucelle d'Orléans or The Maid of Orleans.


Was Joan of Arc true?

Joan of Arc, La Pucelle d'Orléans, or the Maid of Orleans was a real military commander during the 100 Years War.