Petal
Gender: Girl
Origin: English word name
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Petal Meaning and Origin
Petal is an English word name for the brightly colored leaves of a flower. Petals have many symbolic meanings: flower girls at weddings traditionally scatter rose petals to mark the occasion, and in Japan, the falling petals of the cherry blossom represent beauty. Petal is not a very common name, and it is considered to be a unique and distinctive choice. The name Petal has not been used frequently enough to have a significant historical or cultural significance. However, it has been used in literature and pop culture. For example, in the book “The Gift” by Cecelia Ahern, one of the characters is named Petal. It may appeal to parents who are looking for a nature-inspired name that is both feminine and unusual.
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