Gladiola

Q: What is the origin of Gladiola?

Gladiola is of Latin origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Gladiola?

According to the latest SSA data, Gladiola is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Gladiola a girl name?

Gladiola is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Little Sword Flower"

Derived from gladiolus terminology, the name references the sword-shaped flower and is used as an ornamental given name.

Themes:flowerlatingladiolusbotanical

Nature Natural Unique Rare Strong Powerful Bold

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Gladiola

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Gladiola did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Gladiola Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Gladiola.

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Glaie

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Glad

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glad

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glo

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iola

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olay

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glay

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adiy

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glie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Gladiola

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Gladiola mean?

Gladiola means "Little Sword Flower". Derived from gladiolus terminology, the name references the sword-shaped flower and is used as an ornamental given name.

What is the origin of Gladiola?

Gladiola is of Latin origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Gladiola?

According to the latest SSA data, Gladiola is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Gladiola a girl name?

Gladiola is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Gladiola?

Popular nicknames for Gladiola include Glaie, Glad, glad, glo, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Gladiola?

There are many names similar to Gladiola in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginLatin

Syllables3

Length8 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withG

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Anton Antony Austen Antone Artis

Sisters

Antonia Alta Avis Augusta Adrian

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