Pansy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Pansy Name at a Glance

Name	Pansy
Meaning	After the flower by the same name. Pansy is not popular today as a result of its use as a slang term for a homosexual or an effeminate man.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Pansy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Pansy means “After the flower by the same name. Pansy is not popular today as a result of its use as a slang term for a homosexual or an effeminate man”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Pansy Name Origin

Our database records Pansy under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Pansy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Pansy is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Pansy

When considering Pansy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.