Meaning & Origin
A female given name.
Pansy is a girl's baby name of French origin, from the French pensée, meaning 'thought, remembrance.' The pansy flower itself was named for this quality — in the Victorian language of flowers, pansies symbolized loving thoughts sent to another.
Pansy was popular as a flower name in the late Victorian era. J.K. Rowling used Pansy Parkinson as a character name in the Harry Potter series, and while that association carries some negative connotations, the name's floral beauty and thoughtful etymology remain genuinely appealing.