Zinnia

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

Zinnia Meaning and Origin

Zinnia is a girl’s flower name of German and Latin origin. The name comes from the surname of the German botanist J.G. Zinn. Zinnias are bright flowers that resemble daisies but are more vibrant in colors; they are known to attract butterflies. The zinnia flower was originally native to Mexico that is now widely cultivated. The Victorians thought of them as representing absent friends.

Names similar to Zinnia:

• Azalea
• Dahlia
• Magnolia
• Calla
• Amaryllis
• Briar
• Larkspur
• Saffron
• Marigold

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