Hortense
Hortense: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɔː(ɹ)tɛns/ · /hɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛns/
Meaning and origin of Hortense
Root meaning: “name of a Roman gens”
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
From the French form of the Latin Hortēnsia, feminine form of Hortēnsius (“name of a Roman gens”), probably derived from hortēnsis (“having to do with gardens”) on the basis that the first to bear the name was a gardener.
How popular is Hortense?
Since 1880, 6,313 girls in the U.S. have been named Hortense. Its highest rank for girls was #378 in 1894. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Hortense FAQ
What does the name Hortense mean?
Hortense traces back to a root meaning "name of a Roman gens". A female given name from French. From the French form of the Latin Hortēnsia, feminine form of Hortēnsius (“name of a Roman gens”), probably derived from hortēnsis (“having to do with gardens”) on the basis that the first to bear the name was a gardener.
What is the origin of the name Hortense?
Hortense is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Hortense?
Since 1880, 6,313 girls in the U.S. have been named Hortense. Its highest rank for girls was #378 in 1894. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Hortense a boy or girl name?
Hortense is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,313 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.