Fennel - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Fennel \f(en)-

is of Latin origin. From the name of the plant "faeniculum", a diminutive of "faenum", or "hay", whose seeds are used as a spice. Used as a given name probably because of its resemblance as a short form of Fenella.

For more information, see also related names Burnett and Cinnamon.

Baby names that sound like Fennel are Fauniel, Fynella, Finella, Fionnula, Finola and Wynell. Other similar baby names are Fanney, Fannee, Gunnel, Jannel and Jenneil.

Fennel is an uncommon first name for women but a very common last name for both men and women (#20908 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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