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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named for the poppy flower
- Origin
- English (flower name, ultimately from Latin papaver via Old English popig)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- POP-ee
Poppy is named for the poppy flower, an English name pronounced POP-ee. You may see it described as meaning 'red flower,' but that's not quite right — poppies aren't inherently red, they also bloom in orange, pink, purple, and white.
Meaning & Origin of Poppy
Meaning: Named for the poppy flower.
Origin: English (flower name, ultimately from Latin papaver via Old English popig).
A common claim: Widely repeated as meaning 'red flower' Actually: Poppy simply names the poppy flower; the plant isn't inherently red (poppies also bloom orange, pink, purple, and white), so 'red flower' overstates the color.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Poppy
POP-eeIPA /ˈpɑːpi/
Popularity of Poppy
Poppy reached its highest point in 2023, ranking #289 with 1,076 babies given the name, then eased slightly to #338 in 2024 with 928.
Names Like Poppy
These names share Poppy’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Poppy mean?
Named for the poppy flower. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Poppy?
Poppy is pronounced POP-ee (IPA: /ˈpɑːpi/).
Is Poppy a popular name right now?
Poppy peaked at #289 in 2023 and is ranked #338 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1919–2024.)
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