Orchid
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Orchid
The name Orchid derives from the flower of the same name, which comes from the Greek word "orchis" meaning "testicle," referencing the shape of the plant's tubers.
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Etymology
The name Orchid derives from the flower of the same name, which comes from the Greek word "orchis" meaning "testicle," referencing the shape of the plant's tubers. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and carries modern, botanical symbolism associated with elegance, beauty, and rarity.
Orchid currently ranks #10,712 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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