Eglantine - Unique Girl Names

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Eglantine

/ˈɛɡlæntiːn/

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Rare

Meaning

The wild rose or sweetbrier

Symbolizes delicate strength, enduring love, and the beauty found in nature's thorns and blooms. It reflects resilience wrapped in grace.

Symbolism

Embodies purity, romance, and the duality of beauty and protection—represented by the rose's thorns. It also signifies nostalgia and poetic idealism.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French 'eglatine' or 'aiglantin', which comes from the Latin 'aquilentum', meaning 'prickly' or 'full of thorns'. The term was used to describe the wild rose (Rosa eglanteria), known for its fragrant pink flowers and sharp stems.

Style & Origin

elegant

sophisticated

Cultural Background

Originating from French and rooted in Latin botanical terminology, Eglantine is historically associa

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