Lavender is a beautiful name for girls that can refer to the flower or color called the same. It has a naturalistic sound and many parents automatically think of Lavender Brown from “Harry Potter” or the character from “Matilda.” As of 2021, Lavender is now a top 3,000 option.

Meaning of the name Lavender:

English: lavender, a flower, a color

Origin of the name Lavender:

Lavender was first a baby name in the 1700s, popular among boys too in those days. Lavender became popular again in modern times, however, due to a character in the “Harry Potter” series. It comes from the name of a flower and a color.

Symbolism of the name Lavender:

The baby name Lavender has the same meaning as the word “lavender.” It is an aromatic flower to start, making it popular among naturalistic parents. It is also the name of a pale purple color.

baby name Lavender

Style of the name Lavender:

Traditional

Gender of the name Lavender:

Lavender is a naturalistic name for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Lavender:

LAV-en-der

Number of syllables in the name Lavender:

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Lavender:

Lavender is a wholesome and natural baby name. It is refined and delicate.

Alternative spellings for the name Lavender:

  • Lavander
  • Lavenderr
  • Lavanderr
  • Lavennder
  • Lavannder

Nicknames for the name Lavender:

  • Lav
  • Lave
  • Lavie
  • Lavi
  • Lavee
  • Vendie
  • Vendi
  • Vendee

Popularity of the name Lavender:

Lavender is not a top 1,000 baby name in America. Currently, it is a top 2,700 option as of 2021. To be more specific, Lavender is at rank 2,616.

Related names for the name Lavender:

Great middle names for Lavender and their meanings:

  • Elise (my God is an oath)
  • Camille (religious helper)
  • Mae (to increase, goddess of spring)
  • Selene (brightness, moon goddess)
  • Annabelle (loving, gracious, beautiful)
  • Louise (famous warrior)
  • Kate (pure, clear)
  • Maeve (intoxicating, she who rules)

Famous people with the name Lavender:

  • Lavender Barnes (table tennis player)
  • Lavender Avery (first daughter of Jack Avery)

Lavenders in popular culture:

  • Lavender Brown (character from “Harry Potter”)
  • Lavender (character from “Matilda”)
  • Lavender Rolt (character from “Sweet Lavender”)
  • Lavender (character from “Little Charmers”)
  • Lavender Wolfmeyer (character from “The Upside of Anger”)
  • Lavender Johnson (character from “Three Times Lucky”)