US Popularity Rank: 17898

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Aquatic plant

Katniss is a girl's name of Greek origin. It means "aquatic plant," which is fitting for your little water baby, who's bound to bloom and blossom like a beautiful plant. The name Katniss entered the Hollywood stratosphere thanks to Jennifer Lawrence's starring role as Katniss Everdeen, the heroine of The Hunger Games movie series. Based on the harrowing and dystopian novels by Suzanne Collins, Katniss became an instant legend, brave and resilient through life's most difficult circumstances. No doubt your little blossom will show the same courage in life. We know picking a name for baby can be hard, so may the odds be ever in your favor!