Magnolia

Meaning: magnolia flower · Origin: French (botanical Latin) · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

The flowering tree, named after French botanist Pierre Magnol. A Southern-flavoured floral name.

Nicknames

Maggie, Nola, Lia

Magnolia name art

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FAQ

What does the name Magnolia mean?

Magnolia means “magnolia flower”. It comes from French (botanical Latin).

Is Magnolia a popular name?

Yes — Magnolia has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Magnolia?

Maggie, Nola, Lia.

Similar names

Esme · Eloise · Allison · Elise · Elodie · Margot

More: names starting with M · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.