Eglantine Name Meaning
The name Eglantine comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Eglantine below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Eglantine Name Meaning
English (Rare)From the English word for the flower also known as sweetbrier. It was first used as a given name (in the form Eglentyne) in Geoffrey Chaucer's 14th-century story 'The Prioress's Tale'.
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