Girl Name
Pansy
Pansy means “Type of flower”. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Pansy is a girl baby name, meaning "Type of flower". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Pansy often also consider Phuong.
Pansy meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Type of flower
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Pansy as P·A·N·S·Y, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Pansy is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Pansy variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Pansya, Pansye, Pansyy, Pans.
- Nicknames: Pan and P.
- Middle names: Pair Pansy with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Pansy middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Phuong, Phong, Patsy, Pink, Phoenix — full picks on the sibling names for Pansy guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Pansy? Browse our names like Pansy guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Pansy
What does the name Pansy mean?
Pansy means "Type of flower". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Pansy is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Pansy?
The exact origin of Pansy is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Pansy?
Pansy has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Pansy a boy's or girl's name?
Pansy is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Pansy in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Pansy sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Pansy?
Names that share Pansy's sound and style include Phuong, Phong, Patsy, Pink, Phoenix.
What middle names pair well with Pansy?
Good middle-name fits for Pansy pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Pansy is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Pansy is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Pansy?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Pansy share its rhythm without rhyming — Phuong, Phong, Patsy all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.