Cattleya: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Orchid flower, genus named after botanist William Cattley
Origin
English (19th-century botanical eponym)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
KAT-lee-uh

Cattleya is an English (19th-century botanical eponym) girl's name meaning “orchid flower, genus named after botanist William Cattley”.

Meaning & Origin of Cattleya

Meaning: Orchid flower, genus named after botanist William Cattley.

Origin: English (19th-century botanical eponym).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Cattleya

KAT-lee-uhIPA /ˈkætliə/

Popularity of Cattleya

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