Posy
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Posy
Posy derives from the English word "posy," meaning a small bouquet of flowers, with roots in the Middle English "posie" and possibly influenced by the French "poésie" (poetry).
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Etymology
Posy derives from the English word "posy," meaning a small bouquet of flowers, with roots in the Middle English "posie" and possibly influenced by the French "poésie" (poetry). The name emerged as a given name in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain, gaining popularity as a diminutive or affectionate term during the Victorian era when floral names were fashionable.
Posy currently ranks #14,513 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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