Primrose - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Primrose \p-rimro-se, pr(im)-rose\ is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "first rose". A 19th century flower name for a flower which blooms early in spring. The primrose is not from the rose family.

Primrose has 3 variant forms: Primarosa, Primorosa and Primula.

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