Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 06, 2024

Crescencia

US Popularity Rank: 5346

Origin: German

Meaning: To grow

A lovely floral name of French and Spanish origin, Crescencia is a feminine name that means “to grow.” It is a variant of the name Crescentia, which was the name of the German saint, Saint Crescentia Höss, who was lovingly called “the little angel.” Some may recognize the name from the crescentia flower, which is native to North, South, and Central America, as well as the Caribbean. A name like Crescencia might inspire baby to blossom from a baby bud into a bright and beautiful flower.