What is the origin of the name Gardenia?

Gardenia is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Gardenia?

Gardenia is currently ranked #9104 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Gardenia?

Gardenia is pronounced gahr-DEE-nee-uh.

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Gardenia

gahr-DEE-nee-uh

Popularity

#9104

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,347

Peak Year

#70 in 1992

First Recorded

1917

Style

Nature-Inspired, Vintage

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Derived from the flowering shrub of the same name. Gardenias symbolize love, beauty, and grace.

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Garden Denny Dia

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Garden Denny Dia

Similar Names

Rose Violet Lily Daisy Camellia

Personality Traits

ElegantGracefulRomanticCreativeSensitive

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