Chamomile as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Chamomile

What is the meaning of the name Chamomile ?

The baby name Chamomile is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkæməˌmiːl/ or /ˈkæməˌmaɪl/ (respelling: KAM-ə-meel or KAM-ə-myle).

Chamomile is Greek in Origin.

Chamomile is a rare nature-derived given name rooted in the herb’s name. English chamomile comes via Old French camomille and Latin chamomilla from Greek khamaimēlon, “earth-apple,” a nod to the flower’s apple-like scent. Spelling variants and related forms include Camomile (Commonwealth spelling) and Chamomilla (botanical Latin), with cheerful nicknames such as Cami, Cammy, Millie, or Mila.

Usage as a first name is modern and uncommon, largely in English-speaking countries amid the rise of botanical choices. Cultural associations run deep: in the language of flowers chamomile signified patience and comfort, and Shakespeare famously noted its resilience - “the camomile, the more it is trodden on, the faster it grows.” The name therefore carries meanings of calm, healing, endurance, and gentle strength, making an offbeat yet serene choice.

⚙ Chamomile is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Chamomile appears only 13 times in total — found in 9 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.