Fennel

Vegetable and herb name

Fennel Origin and Meaning

The name Fennel is a boy's name .

In the garden of herb names, Rosemary and Basil are perennials and Sage is a new upshoot, but Fennel is a real rarity. The aniseed-tasting plant, used to add flavor to dishes around the world, gets its name from the Latin word feniculum, meaning "little hay".

With a wholesome nature feel and a similar sound to Finn, Fennel would be an interesting name to bring to the table. And you get the appealing nickname Fenn.

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