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By Madison Dresler · Jul 2026

Cynara

OriginGreek
Meaning"thistly plant"
GenderGirl
NB Rank#8002

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The name Cynara peaked for girls at #6005 in 1982.

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    made famous by Ernest Dowson's 1894 poem about Cynara, his "old passion," which contains the line "I have been faithful to thee, Cynara! in my fashion."

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    genus of thistle,like plants including the artichoke

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