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Primrose

Girl name · 43 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Primrose: 43 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 2022.

Primrose first appeared as a given name in the 19th century, drawn directly from the flower whose Latin name *prima rosa* means "first rose" – a reference to its early spring blooming. Though rare in Scotland, the name enjoyed a brief Victorian vogue and has seen renewed interest following its use for the gentle young sister in Suzanne Collins' *The Hunger Games* trilogy. A similar floral trend connects it to other English plant-names like Rose, Lily, and Violet. The surname Primrose, borne by the Scottish earldom of Rosebery (notably Prime Minister Archibald Primrose), shares the same botanical root, but as a first name it remains an elegant, uncommon choice with a soft, old-fashioned charm. The name is sometimes shortened to Prim or Rosie.