Jonquil
JAHN-kwil
Jonquil is a unisex name of French origin, meaning “A name of French origin referring to a type of daffodil known for its fragrant, yellow flowers, evoking spring and beauty.”, and peaked in popularity in 1987.
What Jonquil Means
“A name of French origin referring to a type of daffodil known for its fragrant, yellow flowers, evoking spring and beauty.”
The Story of Jonquil
This name, first recorded in 1934, evokes the fragrant bloom of a daffodil, a symbol of spring's hopeful return.
Jonquil is a charming name of French origin, directly referring to a type of daffodil known for its fragrant, yellow flowers. This name entered common usage around 1934, bringing with it associations of nature's delicate beauty and the arrival of spring.
Choosing Jonquil for your child means embracing a gentle optimism and artistic spirit. You might imagine someone charming and kind, whose presence is as bright and uplifting as the flower it's named after.
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The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
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Peak Year
#21 in 1987
Total Births
269
First Recorded
1934
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