Gentian - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Gentian \ge(n)-tian\. Flower name: the gentian was named after an ancient king of Illyria (now coastal Croatia). Gentians are brilliant blue, with fringed petals.

Gentian has 3 variant forms: Genshian, Jenshian and Jentian.

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