Petunia (given name)

Petunia
Gender Female
Origin
Meaning Flower of Petunia
Region of origin English, French, Dutch, German, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Icelandic
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Petunia is an English, French, Dutch, German, and Scandinavian feminine given name. It originated in the English language as after a flower.[1]

Usage

This name is given to fictional characters such as Petunia from Happy Tree Friends, Petunia Rhubarb from Veggie Tales, and even Petunia Dursley from Harry Potter. It is also a common pet name.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Petunia on "The Name Meaning" website
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