Wintergreen

English nature name

"green in the winter"

Wintergreen Origin and Meaning

The name Wintergreen is a girl's name meaning "green in the winter".

The term "wintergreen" historically referred to plants that remain green through the winter, for which we use the word "evergreen" today. Gaultheria wintergreens, shrubs, contain the oil used to make wintergreen mint flavoring, used in chewing gum, toothpaste, and even root beer.

Used as a name, Wintergreen is an unusual elaboration of Winter, well-suited for a girl or a boy.