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Hortencia

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Pronounced or-TEN-see-ah /ɔːrˈtɛn.si.ə/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish form of Hortensia, from the Latin hortensius, 'of the garden' (from hortus, 'garden') - also the Spanish name of the hydrangea flower. A romantic garden name.Low

In 30 seconds: A garden-bright name: Hortencia means 'of the garden' - the hydrangea (said 'or-TEN-see-ah'). Romantic and lush.
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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish
MeaningThe Spanish form of Hortensia, from the Latin hortensius, 'of the garden' (from hortus, 'garden') - also the Spanish name of the hydrangea flower. A romantic garden name.
U.S. rank (2024)#16143 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1925
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,963

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193119022024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hortencia is Spanish for 'of the garden' - the hydrangea. It reads romantic and lush - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'or-TEN-see-ah').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Hortencia is the Spanish form of Hortensia, from the Latin for 'of the garden' (hortus, 'garden') - also the Spanish name of the hydrangea - a romantic, lush garden name (said 'or-TEN-see-ah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References - Hortencia — Spanish Hortensia; Latin 'of the garden'; hydrangea

Variations

HortensiaOrtenciaHortense

Nicknames

TenchaCia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hortencia mean?

Hortencia is Spanish for 'of the garden'; also the name of the hydrangea flower.

How do you pronounce Hortencia?

It's said or-TEN-see-ah /ɔːrˈtɛn.si.ə/ - four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hortencia a boy or girl name?

Hortencia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Hortencia?

Hortencia is extremely rare in the U.S.

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