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A young girl admires a giant petunia, from an illustration in the 1898 Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog. | |
| Pronunciation | English: /pɛˈtuːniə/; English: /pəˈtuːniə/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Feminine |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Flower of Petunia |
| Region of origin | English, Scottish, German[1] |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Patunia, Patuna, Petula |
| Short form(s) | Pet, Tunie |
Petunia is an English and Scottish feminine given name derived from the name for the flower.
The name has been in rare use throughout the Anglosphere and elsewhere since the 19th century along with other botanical names that came into fashion during the Victorian era.[2] It is also a common pet name.