Girl name guide

Magnolia name meaning, origin and style

Magnolia name meaning: named for botanist Pierre Magnol. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Origin
Latin botanical name
Meaning
named for botanist Pierre Magnol
Say it
mag-NOH-lee-uh

Choosing Magnolia

A grand Southern-flavoured botanical choice with Maggie and Nola as possible short forms.

Popularity note

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