At a Glance
- Meaning
- The anise-flavored herb Artemisia dracunculus, literally "little dragon" — likely for its twisting, serpent-like root
- Origin
- Arabic, via Persian and French
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- TAIR-uh-gon
Tarragon is an Arabic, via Persian and French unisex name meaning “the anise-flavored herb Artemisia dracunculus, literally "little dragon" — likely for its twisting, serpent-like root”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Tarragon
Meaning: The anise-flavored herb Artemisia dracunculus, literally "little dragon" — likely for its twisting, serpent-like root.
Origin: Arabic, via Persian and French.
How to Pronounce Tarragon
TAIR-uh-gonIPA /ˈtærəɡɒn/
Popularity of Tarragon
Tarragon doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Tarragon
- 200+ Botanical Baby Names for Nature-Loving Parents
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- 200+ Earthy Boy Names That Are Rooted in Nature
Similar Names
Vervain · Bay · Lavender · Marjoram · Myrtle · Anise
