Meaning: (Praise Giving, Flower Name, As a Chinese name motif, the Peony signifies riches and honor. The Peony is named after Paeon (also spelled Paean), a student of Asclepius, the Greek God of Medicine and Healing. Asclepius became jealous of his pupil. Zeus saved Paeon from the wrath of Asclepius by turning him into the Peony flower. It was originally believed to have healing qualities, so it was named after the Greek Medical God Paeon.)
Origin: (English (Rare), Greek, English Nature Name)
Pronunciation: (PEE-a-nee, PEE-ah-nee, PAY-uh-nee, Go to this site and run your cursor of the name Peony to hear how it is said: http://www.howjsay.com/index.php?word=peony+&submit=Submit)
Gender: Female
I used to not like this flower name but recently I keep hearing it and I do like the meaning and history behind the name. I also think Peony flowers are pretty. This could work if you are looking for a rarely used flower name for a character.
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