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'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
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