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GirlFrench

Hortence

or-TEHNS

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

200

Peak Year

#18 in 1920

First Recorded

1909

Style

Vintage, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A French name derived from the Roman family name 'Hortensius', meaning 'gardener' or 'of the garden'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

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Personality Traits

CulturedElegantRefinedGracious

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