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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The gardenia flower
- Origin
- New Latin (botanical name)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- gar-DEE-nee-ə
Gardenia is named for the gardenia flower, and the name comes from the plant's New Latin botanical name. It's pronounced gar-DEE-nee-ə, with the stress on the second syllable. It's a flower name with a softly flowing, four-syllable sound.
Meaning & Origin of Gardenia
Meaning: The gardenia flower.
Origin: New Latin (botanical name).
How to Pronounce Gardenia
gar-DEE-nee-əIPA /ɡɑːrˈdiːniə/
Popularity of Gardenia
Gardenia peaked at #1468 in 1937, when 26 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #9104, with 11 babies, so it's a rare name you're unlikely to meet on the playground.
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FAQ
What does the name Gardenia mean?
The gardenia flower.
How do you pronounce Gardenia?
Gardenia is pronounced gar-DEE-nee-ə (IPA: /ɡɑːrˈdiːniə/).
Is Gardenia a popular name right now?
Gardenia peaked at #1468 in 1937 and is ranked #9104 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)
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