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Lupin
OriginFlower, animal, and literary name, from Latin
Meaning"pertaining to the wolf"
About Lupin
Lupin is an unusual flower name with roots in Old French, from the Latin lupinus, meaning "pertaining to the wolf". In the literary world, it's the surname of Remus Lupin, a popular character in the Harry Potter franchise and a werewolf.
Pronounced LOO-pin.
As of October 2026, Lupin ranked #11481 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #7068 in 2024.
Editor: Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
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- Remus Lupin
character in the book franchise "Harry Potter"
- Arsene Lupin III
main character from the anime "Lupin III"
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