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Thistle
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How to Pronounce Thistle
Pronounced THIS-ul /ˈθɪs.əl/Medium
Meaning: From the English word thistle, the spiny purple-flowered plant that is the national emblem of Scotland. A bold botanical word-name.Low
In 30 seconds: A bold botanical name: Thistle is the spiny Scottish emblem-flower (said 'THIS-ul'). Wild and striking.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word thistle, the spiny purple-flowered plant that is the national emblem of Scotland. A bold botanical word-name.
U.S. rank (2023)#17379 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 10
History & Origin
Thistle takes its name from the hardy, purple-flowered plant, long the emblem of Scotland. It reads as a wild, striking botanical word-name, rare in the U.S. (said 'THIS-ul').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, wild, and botanical.
Did you know? Thistle is the English word for the spiny purple-flowered plant that serves as Scotland's national emblem — a bold botanical name (said 'THIS-ul').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Thistle — English word/flower; emblem of Scotland
Variations
ThisselThistelThysal
Nicknames
ThisTilly
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Thistle mean?
Thistle is the English word for the spiny plant that is the national emblem of Scotland.
How do you pronounce Thistle?
It's said THIS-ul /ˈθɪs.əl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Thistle a boy or girl name?
Thistle is a girl's name.
How popular is Thistle?
Thistle is an extremely rare name in the U.S.