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Eglantine

Gender: Girl
Origin: English flower name
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Eglantine Meaning and Origin

Eglantine is a girl’s flower name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word “eglentyn,” which refers to the sweetbriar rose, a wild rose known for its fragrant pink flowers and sharp thorns. The name Eglantine has roots in medieval England, where it was used as a nature-inspired name reflecting the admiration for flowers and plants during that era.

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