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Dandelion

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Pronounced DAN-duh-ly-un /ˈdæn.dɪ.laɪ.ən/Medium

Meaning: Dandelion is the English word for the sunny wildflower, from the French 'dent de lion' ('lion's tooth'), for its jagged leaves. A whimsical botanical word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A whimsical flower name: Dandelion comes from 'lion's tooth' in French (said 'DAN-duh-ly-un'). Sunny and free-spirited.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningDandelion is the English word for the sunny wildflower, from the French 'dent de lion' ('lion's tooth'), for its jagged leaves. A whimsical botanical word-name.
U.S. rank (2023)#11416 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 15

History & Origin

Dandelion is the English name of the bright wildflower, drawn from the French 'dent de lion' ('lion's tooth') for its toothed leaves. As a given name it joins the whimsical botanical trend, sunny and free-spirited. It reads playful, wild, and cheerful (said 'DAN-duh-ly-un').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, whimsical, and botanical.

Did you know? Dandelion takes its name from the French 'dent de lion,' lion's tooth, for the plant's jagged leaves — a cheerful, wish-making bloom turned name (said 'DAN-duh-ly-un').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Dandelion — English flower word; French 'dent de lion', lion's tooth

Variations

DandiDandelyonLion

Nicknames

DandiLio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dandelion mean?

Dandelion is the flower, from the French 'dent de lion' ('lion's tooth'), named for its jagged leaves.

How do you pronounce Dandelion?

It's said DAN-duh-ly-un /ˈdæn.dɪ.laɪ.ən/ — four syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dandelion a boy or girl name?

Dandelion is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Dandelion?

Dandelion is extremely rare in the U.S. — a whimsical botanical pick.

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