Meaning: Its source is an English expression meaning "A flowering plant with velvety petals."

Alternative Spellings: Pansey

Popularity: The name Pansy ranked 983rd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: The name of this plant is derived from the French term penser, which means ''to think.''