Hortense
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Hortense
Hortense derives from the Latin name Hortensia, which comes from Hortensius, itself derived from hortus meaning "garden." The name thus literally means "of the garden" or "gardener."
The name was used in ancient Rome and is primarily associated with French and European Catholic cultures; it gained prominence through figures like Hortense de Beauharnais, stepdaughter of Napoleon and Queen of Holland.
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Etymology
Hortense derives from the Latin name Hortensia, which comes from Hortensius, itself derived from hortus meaning "garden." The name thus literally means "of the garden" or "gardener."
The name was used in ancient Rome and is primarily associated with French and European Catholic cultures; it gained prominence through figures like Hortense de Beauharnais, stepdaughter of Napoleon and Queen of Holland.
Hortense currently ranks #8,508 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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