Magnolia

Updated: October 25, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Magnolia is a French girl’s name that comes from the name of botanist Pierre Magnol and is the name of a type of flower. Magnolia is one of the vintage names that were popular in the early 20th century that have recently become fashionable once more.

Meaning of the name Magnolia:

French: Magnol’s flower

Origin of the name Magnolia:

Magnolia is a French name meaning “Magnol’s flower”. Magnolia is also the name of a type of flowering tree with large pink-white blossoms.

Symbolism of the name Magnolia:

The magnolia flower is a large pink-white bloom. Magnolias are traditionally associated with dignity, a love of nature, perseverance, and nobility.

Style of the name Magnolia:

traditional

Gender of the name Magnolia:

Magnolia is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Magnolia:

mag-NO-lee-ə

Number of syllables in the name Magnolia:

four

Emotion evoked from the name Magnolia:

Magnolia evokes feelings of beauty and perseverance.

Alternative spellings for the name Magnolia:

Magnolya, Magnalia

Nicknames for the name Magnolia:

Maggie
Magna
Mags
Lia

Popularity of the name Magnolia:

According to the Social Security Administration, Magnolia was a popular girl’s name from 1900 to 1940. Magnolia did not return to the top 1000 baby names until 2013 and is #177 as of 2020.

Related names for the name Magnolia:

Great middle names for the name Magnolia and their meanings:

June (the month)
Clementine (mild, merciful)
Jean (God is gracious)
Joy (joy)
Quinn (descendent of Conn)
Lyric (lyre)
Everly (wild boar in woodland clearing)
Lark (the bird)
Scarlett (red)
Delilah (delicate)

Famous people with the name Magnolia:

Magnolia Maymuru (Aboriginal Australian model)
Magnolia Renée Young (daughter of drummer Adrian Young)
Magnolia Catherwood (daughter of actress Bianca Kajilich and Michael Catherwood)
Magnolia Antonino (Filipino Senator)
Maria Magnólia Figueiredo (Brazilian running athlete)