Carnation Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carnation Name at a Glance

Name	Carnation
Meaning	Flesh - colored.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Carnation Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carnation means “Flesh - colored”. 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.

Carnation Name Origin

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

Is Carnation a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Carnation

When considering Carnation 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.