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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The thistle, a prickly flowering plant
- Origin
- English/Old English (word/plant name)
- Pronunciation
- THIS-ul
Thistle is an English word name, pronounced THIS-ul, taken straight from the prickly flowering plant of the same name. It comes from Old English, so it belongs to the family of plant and nature names rather than a traditional given name. If you want something that sounds soft but carries a bit of bite, this one does both.
Meaning & Origin of Thistle
Meaning: The thistle, a prickly flowering plant.
Origin: English/Old English (word/plant name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Thistle
THIS-ulIPA /ˈθɪsəl/
Popularity of Thistle
Thistle does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Thistle mean?
The thistle, a prickly flowering plant. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Thistle?
Thistle is pronounced THIS-ul (IPA: /ˈθɪsəl/).
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