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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Thought (from Old French 'pensee')
- Origin
- Old French (via the flower name)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- PAN-zee
Pansy comes from the Old French word 'pensee', meaning 'thought', and reached English by way of the flower name. It's a soft, old-fashioned name with a garden feel and a meaning that's easy to explain to anyone who asks.
Meaning & Origin of Pansy
Meaning: Thought (from Old French 'pensee').
Origin: Old French (via the flower name).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Pansy
PAN-zeeIPA /ˈpænzi/
Popularity of Pansy
Pansy peaked at #289 in 1887, when 55 babies received the name. By 2018, the latest year in the Social Security data (which starts in 1880), it had slipped to #15193 with just 6 babies, so a child named Pansy today would rarely meet another.
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FAQ
What does the name Pansy mean?
Thought (from Old French ‘pensee’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Pansy?
Pansy is pronounced PAN-zee (IPA: /ˈpænzi/).
Is Pansy a popular name right now?
Pansy peaked at #289 in 1887 and is ranked #15193 as of 2018. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2018.)
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