Pansy

♀ Girl

Pronounced PAN-zee /ˈpæn.zi/Medium

Meaning: A flower name from the pansy, whose own name comes from the French 'pensee,' 'thought' — so the blossom (and name) carries a sense of remembrance. Part of the early-century vogue for flower names.Medium

In 30 seconds: A pretty bloom-name: Pansy names the flower ('thought'), said 'PAN-zee.' Early-century and sweet.

💕 Browse more names

Origin MediumEnglish, French

MeaningA flower name from the pansy, whose own name comes from the French 'pensee,' 'thought' — so the blossom (and name) carries a sense of remembrance. Part of the early-century vogue for flower names.

U.S. rank (2018)#15193 ↗ Rising

2018 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1916

Total births (all-time)≈ 10,953

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Pansy takes its name from the flower, itself from the French 'pensee,' 'thought,' a symbol of remembrance. It flourished amid the early-century fashion for flower names, peaked in 1916, and faded as those names went out of style (said 'PAN-zee').

Pansy belonged to the early-century generation and is rare today. Rare, sweet, and vintage.

Did you know? Pansy, the flower name meaning 'thought,' rode the early-1900s bloom-name craze; it peaked around 1916 and has faded since.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Pansy — Flower name; French 'pensee' 'thought'

Variations

PanseyPansie

Nicknames

PanPansy

Famous Bearers

Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Pansy…

Daisy— a like flower name

Violet— a like bloom-name

Iris— a like vintage flower name

Myrtle— a like early-century nature pick

Explore names like Pansy

By themevintage nature flower 1910s

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Pansy mean?

Pansy is a flower name, from the French 'pensee,' meaning 'thought.'

How do you pronounce Pansy?

It's said PAN-zee /ˈpæn.zi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pansy a boy or girl name?

Pansy is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Pansy?

Pansy peaked in the nineteen-tens and is rare today.