Poppy
Poppy is an English flower name used as a given name. Its word history comes through Old English popæg. The flower word supplies the naming reference, with popæg representing an older stage in its history.
- Meaning
- The poppy flower
- Name or word origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- British English: /ˈpɒp.i/
Sources and meaning notes
This entry explains the English name. It does not imply that all poppy plants have one colour or one exact petal count.
- Behind the Name: Poppy Name history, usage and the pronunciation specified in this entry
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Catalog grouping: Female. This is a browsing label and does not restrict which cats can use the name.
Popularity in cited datasets
Each position below belongs to its publisher’s sample and time period. These are not iCatNames registration counts or a combined ranking.
| Dataset scope | Position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. cat names — top 100 | #39 | Rover catalog (checked 2026-10-26; undated) |
An undated catalog checked in 2026 is not a 2025 annual result. Historical reports keep their published period. Source records on this page were checked on 2026-10-26.
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