Magnolia
Magnolia is a girl name of French (botanical Latin) origin, meaning “The magnolia flower”.
| Meaning | The magnolia flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | French (botanical Latin) |
| Pronunciation | mag-NOH-lee-uh |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States |
Meaning and origin of Magnolia
Magnolia is named after the flowering tree, which the botanist Charles Plumier called after Pierre Magnol, a seventeenth-century botanist from Montpellier. The flower is a symbol of the American South, and the name has a strong Southern association. Its use as a girl's name has grown with the wider fashion for nature names, and Maggie, Nola and Lia all work as nicknames.
Is Magnolia a religious name?
Magnolia is a botanical name with no religious background.
How popular is Magnolia?
Rising in the United States as a nature name, and rare elsewhere.
Gifts with the name Magnolia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Magnolia mean?
Magnolia means 'The magnolia flower'. It is of French (botanical Latin) origin.
Does Magnolia have a religious meaning?
Magnolia is a botanical name with no religious background.
How do you pronounce Magnolia?
Magnolia is pronounced mag-NOH-lee-uh.
Is Magnolia a boy or girl name?
Magnolia is usually a girl name.