Forsythia - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Forsythia \f(o)-rsy-thia, for-sythia\. Flower name: the brilliant yellow shrub that is one of the first signs of spring in a chilly climate. Named for William Forsythe, the 18th-century botanist who classified it.

Forsythia 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 Forsythia. Click here to compare Forsythia with related baby names.