TheNameDBPansy
FeminineMeaning
Named after the pansy flower, derived from the French word for thought.
Etymology
The name comes from the pansy flower (Viola tricolor), whose name derives from the French 'pensée' meaning 'thought.' The flower was named for its resemblance to a thoughtful face.
About the Name Pansy
Pansy is a floral name that became fashionable as a given name in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It reflects the Victorian and Edwardian trend of naming children after flowers.