Eglantine

The first name Eglantine (Églantine) has its roots in French. Translated into German, this name means 'the wine rose,' 'the wild rose,' or also 'the sweet briar.'

What does the name Eglantine mean?

The name Eglantine (Églantine) is a feminine name of French origin. In German, the name can be translated as 'the wine rose' or 'the wild rose' as well as 'the sweet briar.' It derives from the Old French word aiglantin or églantine, which means 'wild rose' or 'briar rose.' The name became famous through the tale 'The Tale of the Prioress' by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century. An alternative spelling is Eglantina.

Where does the name Eglantine come from?

Eglantine is a feminine name with Old French origins and means 'the wine rose.' The etymology can be traced back to the Old French composition aiglantin or églantine, which means 'wild rose' or 'briar rose.' The name is found in both English and French.

How do you pronounce Eglantine?

Eglantine is pronounced approximately like 'Eglantin.'

Popularity

In Germany, Eglantine is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best position was in 2013, when it ranked 3,816th. In the last ten years, the name Eglantine has been given about 20 times, leading to a 7,036th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,235th.

Nicknames & pet names

Egla / Tine / Tini

Famous people

• Eglantine (character) (character from the book series 'Guardians of Ga'Hoole')
• Eglantine Rembauville (French actress)
• Eglantine Wallace (British writer)