Jonquel as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Jonquel

What is the meaning of the name Jonquel ?

The baby name Jonquel is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JON-kel (jon-kəl),/ˈdʒɒn.kəl/.

Jonquel is English in Origin.

Jonquel is a modern Anglophone given name, most likely a creative respelling of Jonquil, the English floral name for the Narcissus jonquilla. The plant term comes via French jonquille from Spanish junquillo, a diminutive of junco “rush, reed,” ultimately Latin iuncus; by extension the name carries the meanings “jonquil/daffodil” and “little rush.” Many pronounce it jon-KWEL, influenced by French spelling patterns, though JON-kwil (as in Jonquil) also occurs.

As a given name it appears sporadically in the United States from the late 20th century and gained broader notice through Bahamian WNBA star Jonquel Jones. Usage remains rare and skewed feminine, though the form is broadly unisex. Variant spellings include Jonquil, Jonquelle, Jonquell, and Jon’Quell; related diminutives and nicknames include Jon, Joni, and Quel. The cognate flower words are French jonquille and Spanish junquillo, but Jonquel itself is an English-based creation.