♀ Name Lavender – Lavender

Origin:	English
Meaning:	lavender
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Lavender is a rare English girl’s name that is derived from the same English term and thus means “lavender”.

What is the origin of the name Lavender?

Lavender is a name commonly chosen in reference to the lavender plant or the soft purple hue it represents. It is a rare English baby girl name. In the past Lavender was also given to boys, but nowadays it is almost exclusively a girl’s name.

What does the name Lavender mean?

The name Lavender comes from the English word for the purple flower “lavender” and can also mean “purple flower”.

Word composition

• English “lavender” = lavender
• Latin “lavendula” = lavender

Origin of the word lavender

It is assumed that the name for the plant “lavender” comes from the Latin word “lavare”, which means “to wash”. This is because the Romans used lavender to flavor their bath water.

Pronunciation of Lavender

Notable people with the name

• Lavender Rosamund Marguerite "Pinkie" Barnes (1915–2012) was an English table tennis player.
• Lavender Cheung (born 1970) is a former Chinese journalist from Hong Kong.
• Lavender Patten (born 1944), wife of British politician Chris Patten. From 1992 to 1997, she was the last British "First Lady" of Hong Kong.

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Last updated: 1/12/2025