What origin is the name Lavender?

Lavender comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Lavender a popular name?

Lavender is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Lavender?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Lavender — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Lavender

Q: Is Lavender a rare name?

Yes. Lavender does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Lavender

Lavender

Unisex

english

3 syllables

Lavender is an english unisex name meaning "Taking its name from the fragrant purple flowering plant, this English word name is often used for its floral and herbal associations.".

The meaning of Lavender is "Taking its name from the fragrant purple flowering plant, this English word name is often used for its floral and herbal associations." — a unisex name of english origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Taking its name from the fragrant purple flowering plant, this English word name is often used for its floral and herbal associations.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Lavender

Very rare in US records

What does Lavender mean?

Lavender is a unisex name of english origin meaning "Taking its name from the fragrant purple flowering plant, this English word name is often used for its floral and herbal associations.".