French

Garance

Pronounced gah-RAHNSShare

Meaning: Madder plant

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Garance is the French name of the madder plant, historically used to make red dye. It names the plant itself; deep red is an associated color.

Nicknames

  • Gigi
  • Gara

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Garance comes from French.

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