Meaning & Origin
A surname originating as an occupation for a seller of pepper.
Pepper is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, from the spice name — ultimately from the Sanskrit pippali, brought to Europe through ancient trade routes. As a given name, Pepper carries the spice's associations with warmth, zest, and a certain indispensable quality that makes everything it touches better.
Pepper has a lively, spirited personality built in — it's the name of someone who adds flavor to every situation. The Pepper Potts character in the Iron Man films gave it a professional, capable, charming identity. A name as essential as the spice itself.