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At a Glance: Name: Posy – Meaning: a small bunch of flowers – Origin: English (from Middle English poesy, 'verse') – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: POH-zee
Posy is an English name that means 'a small bunch of flowers,' pronounced POH-zee. It grew out of the Middle English word poesy, which originally meant 'verse' before it came to describe a small bouquet. It has a clean, modern style today.
Meaning & Origin of Posy
Meaning: A small bunch of flowers.
Origin: English (from Middle English poesy, 'verse').
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Posy
Phonetic: POH-zee IPA: /ˈpoʊzi/
Popularity of Posy
Posy has stayed rare in SSA records from 2014 to 2024, peaking at rank #7955 in 2023 with 14 babies given the name, then falling to #14813 in 2024 with just 6.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2014–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Posy mean?
A small bunch of flowers. (Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posy_ring)
How do you pronounce Posy?
Posy is pronounced POH-zee (IPA: /ˈpoʊzi/).
Is Posy a popular name right now?
Posy peaked at #7955 in 2023 and is ranked #14813 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2014–2024.)
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