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At a Glance: Name: Primrose – Meaning: named for the primrose flower ('first rose') – Origin: English (Victorian flower name, from Latin prima rosa) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: PRIM-rohz
Primrose (pronounced PRIM-rohz) is an English flower name that comes directly from the plant it's named after — the Latin prima rosa, meaning 'first rose.' Here it's considered a nature-inspired, free-spirited name for a girl, since it takes its identity straight from a flower rather than from a place, virtue, or family name. The name traces back to Victorian naming traditions in England.
Meaning & Origin of Primrose
Meaning: Named for the primrose flower ('first rose').
Origin: English (Victorian flower name, from Latin prima rosa).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Primrose
Phonetic: PRIM-rohz IPA: /ˈprɪmroʊz/
Popularity of Primrose
In U.S. Social Security data going back to 1914, Primrose has stayed a rare pick: it hit its high point in 2021 with 93 babies given the name (rank #2068), and in the latest 2024 data it sat close behind at rank #2106 with 91 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Primrose mean?
Named for the primrose flower (‘first rose’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Primrose)
How do you pronounce Primrose?
Primrose is pronounced PRIM-rohz (IPA: /ˈprɪmroʊz/).
Is Primrose a popular name right now?
Primrose is near its all-time peak (#2068 in 2021), ranked #2106 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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