The baby name Peonie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpiːəni/ (PEE-ə-nee).
Peonie is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Peonie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpiːəni/ (PEE-ə-nee).
Peonie is Greek in Origin.
Peonie is a modern English given name taken from the flower peony; it ultimately derives from Latin paeonia and Greek Paionia, named for Paeon, the healer of the gods. Long prized as a medicinal and ornamental plant, the peony carries meanings of healing, honor, prosperity, and romantic devotion; in Victorian floriography it also signified bashfulness. East Asian symbolism is especially rich: Chinese culture hails the peony (mudan) as the "king of flowers."
As a personal name, Peonie aligns with the late 19th and early 20th century vogue for floral names in Britain and the United States, though it has remained uncommon. Spelling variants and cognates include Peony (standard English), Peonia (Italian/Spanish), and very rarely Piony; related floral equivalents are French Pivoine, Japanese Botan, and Chinese Mudan. The -ie ending gives a soft, diminutive feel. Possible nicknames are Pea, Pia, or Nia. Usual pronunciations are PEE-uh-nee and PEE-oh-nee.
Peonie is a genuine rarity. We count just 7 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 2 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #646 | 5 | 16,104 |
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