Forsythia - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Forsythia \f(o)-rsy-

. 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 an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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