At a Glance
- Meaning
- Flesh-colored (from Latin caro/carnis, "flesh"); later the pink flower
- Origin
- Latin (via Italian/French, flower sense disputed)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- kar-NAY-shun
Carnation is a Latin (via Italian/French, flower sense disputed) girl's name meaning “flesh-colored (from Latin caro/carnis, "flesh"); later the pink flower”. It appears in our list of 175+ Color-Inspired Baby Names From Azure to Indigo.
Meaning & Origin of Carnation
Meaning: Flesh-colored (from Latin caro/carnis, "flesh"); later the pink flower.
Origin: Latin (via Italian/French, flower sense disputed).
How to Pronounce Carnation
kar-NAY-shunIPA /kɑːrˈneɪʃən/
Popularity of Carnation
Carnation doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Carnation
Similar Names
Rowan · Sorrel · Celosia · Rhodon · Cherry · Cyclamen
