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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Garden

Hortense is a girl’s name of French and Latin origin. It’s the French form of the Latin name Hortensia, which derives from the word hortus, meaning “garden.” Hortensia is also the common name for the hydrangea plant, whose beautiful blue and pink flowers make a lovely namesake for baby. With a name like this one, your little one is sure to have green fingers!