Hortense

At a Glance

Meaning

Relating to gardens (traditionally tied to a Roman gardener)

Origin

Latin (via French, from the Roman gens name Hortensius)

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

hor-TENSSListen

Hortense is a Latin name that came into English by way of French, from the Roman family name Hortensius. It relates to gardens and is traditionally tied to a Roman gardener. It's pronounced hor-TENSS.

Meaning & Origin of Hortense

Meaning: Relating to gardens (traditionally tied to a Roman gardener).

Origin: Latin (via French, from the Roman gens name Hortensius).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Hortense

Popularity of Hortense

Hortense peaked at #378 in 1894, when 55 babies were given the name. By 1976, the last year in the Social Security data, it had slipped to #8509, with just 6 babies.

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FAQ

What does the name Hortense mean?

Relating to gardens (traditionally tied to a Roman gardener). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Hortense?

Hortense is pronounced hor-TENSS (IPA: /hɔːrˈtɛns/).

Is Hortense a popular name right now?

Hortense peaked at #378 in 1894 and is ranked #8509 as of 1976. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–1976.)

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