Lavender

Meaning purple flowering plant
Origin English
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 8
Syllables 3
Syllabification Lav-en-der

About Lavender

Picture a name that evokes rolling fields and peaceful moments—Lavender brings nature's beauty directly into your daughter's identity. This botanical choice appeals to parents who value creativity, uniqueness, and connection to the natural world. Lavender stands boldly different from conventional name choices, making a statement about individuality and artistic sensibility. The name's inherent softness and aromatherapy associations create positive imagery that people respond to warmly. While definitely distinctive, Lavender avoids feeling contrived or made-up, grounded as it is in actual flora. For families who want their daughter's name to reflect their values of environmental awareness, natural beauty, and gentle strength, Lavender delivers magnificently while offering charming nickname possibilities like Lave or Wendy.

Variations of Name Lavender

Lavanda
Lavande
Lavendera

Nicknames for Lavender

Lav
Lavie
Ven
Vendy
Lavender

Famous People Named Lavender

Lavender BrownBritish actress known for her roles in fantasy films
Lavender DiamondAmerican indie folk band fronted by Becky Stark
Lavender DetergentAmerican artist and illustrator
Lavender Grace CinnamonBritish social media influencer and fashion enthusiast
Lavender GuzikAustralian entrepreneur and businesswoman
Lavender HughesCanadian author and journalist
Lavender JohnsonAmerican poet and playwright
Lavender LeeHong Kong film director and producer
Lavender LewisBritish environmental activist
Lavender LorettaCanadian singer-songwriter and guitarist
Lavender MarieAmerican chef and restaurateur
Lavender May AveryAustralian actress and model
Lavender MooreIrish humanitarian and philanthropist
Lavender MurphyCanadian documentary filmmaker
Lavender NelsonAmerican historian and academic
Lavender NguyenVietnamese-American physicist and researcher
Lavender OrtizPuerto Rican fashion designer
Lavender PatelIndian-American neuroscientist
Lavender ReedJamaican track and field athlete
Lavender ZhangChinese-American painter and visual artist

Characters Named Lavender

Lavender BrownCharacter in the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling
Lavender CastleFrom the animated TV series "Lavender Castle"
Lavender GoomsFrom the TV show "How I Met Your Mother"
Lavender HamsterCharacter in the "Happy Families" book series by Allan Ahlberg
Lavender LaceFrom the "Rainbow Magic" book series by Daisy Meadows
Lavender McDadeCharacter in the "Dead Like Me" TV series
Lavender MistletoeFrom the "Flower Fairies" book series by Cicely Mary Barker
Lavender MortonCharacter in the TV show "Skins"
Lavender PurpleFrom the "Little Charmers" animated TV series
Lavender RoseCharacter in the "Rainbow Magic" book series by Daisy Meadows
Lavender SaltFrom the "Little Charmers" animated TV series
Lavender ScarecrowCharacter in the "Granny's Series" books by Emily Rodda
Lavender ShuckFrom the "Disney Fairies" book series
Lavender SkyCharacter in the TV show "My Little Pony - Friendship is Magic"
Lavender StoneFrom the "Flower Fairies" book series by Cicely Mary Barker
Lavender SurpriseFrom the "My Little Pony" toy line
Lavender TumbleweedCharacter in the "Bad News Ballet" book series by Tui T. Sutherland
Lavender WaterwoodFrom the "Rainbow Magic" book series by Daisy Meadows
Lavender WildCharacter in the "Faraway Tree" book series by Enid Blyton
Lavender WillowFrom the "Flower Fairies" book series by Cicely Mary Barker

Other Popular Names Beginning with L

Lyla
Liz
Lennox
Loyalty
Lailah
Lesly
Luella
Lakelynn
Laila
Lindsey