Katniss

Literary and botanical name

Katniss Origin and Meaning

The name Katniss is a girl's name.

Katniss Everdeen is the heroine of the popular Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, whose name comes from the (very real) edible aquatic plant of the genus Sagittaria. Katniss's father tells her that if she "finds herself," she'll never go hungry. Other unusual botanical names in the series include Primrose, Posy, Rue, and Clove, all for girls. Several of the boys' names come from ancient Rome: Cato, Seneca, Flavius, Caesar. Katniss the name has less appeal than Katniss the heroine, though it's definitely more attractive than Renesmee.

Katniss Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1946 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Katniss

• 1946 Nameberry 2025

20 Names Similar to Katniss

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The name Katniss in Pop Culture

• Katniss Everdeen heroine from "The Hunger Games" trilogy