Primrose

Meaning first rose
Origin English, Latin
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 8
Syllables 2
Syllabification Prim-rose

About Primrose

Picture a name that evokes English gardens, fairy tales, and timeless storybook charm. Primrose belongs to that rare category of names that feel simultaneously vintage and fresh, traditional yet unexpected. It carries a gentle strength, much like the resilient flower that blooms early in spring, pushing through the last remnants of winter. This name suits a child with a creative spirit, someone who'll appreciate beauty in all its forms and isn't afraid to stand out from the crowd. Primrose offers delightful nickname possibilities—Prim, Rosie, or even Posy—allowing flexibility as your daughter's personality emerges. The name has literary connections and aristocratic undertones without feeling pretentious, instead projecting an image of cultivated grace and natural elegance. For parents drawn to nature-inspired names with substance and history, Primrose presents a compelling choice that honors tradition while feeling wonderfully distinctive in contemporary settings.

Variations of Name Primrose

Prim
Prima
Rose
Rosie
Primmie
Primula
Primavera

Nicknames for Primrose

Prim
Primmy
Rose
Rosie
Primrose

Famous People Named Primrose

Primrose CummingBritish actress and singer
Primrose SibandaZimbabwean human rights activist
Primrose MalayisoSouth African poet and writer

Characters Named Primrose

Primrose DeVilleCharacter from the animated series "Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy"
Primrose AzelhartCharacter from the video game "Octopath Traveler"
Primrose LockhartCharacter from the novel "Sorcery & Cecelia" by Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer