Poppy

At a Glance: Name: Poppy – Meaning: named for the poppy flower – Origin: English (flower name, ultimately from Latin papaver via Old English popig) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: POP-ee

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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

Phonetic: POP-ee   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1919–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Poppy mean?

Named for the poppy flower. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Poppy)

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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