Gardenia

Flower name, from English surname
"Garden's flower"

Gardenia Origin and Meaning

The name Gardenia is a girl's name meaning "Garden's flower".

More uncommon and powerful than garden varieties like Rose and Lily. Named for Scottish botanist Dr Alexander Garden.

Gardenia in Pop Culture

  • Gardeniaa city in "Winx Club," Italian animated series
  • Gardeniagrass,type gym leader in the Pokemon games and anime
  • "Blue Gardenia" a 1953 film noir and song by Nat King Cole in the namesake film
  • Gardenia "Dinnie" Rosscharacter in "10 Kids, No Pets," by Ann M. Martin; twin sister Faustine
  • "Gardenia" song by Iggy Pop
  • An evergreen bush or treegenus Gardenia, with shiny leaves and fragrant white flowers
  • Nickname: Garden