Carnation - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Carnation \c(a)-rna-tion, car-nation\ is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "becoming flesh". Flower name.

Carnation is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Carnation. Click here to compare Carnation with related baby names.