Cattleya originated as a name for a plant, named after English botanist William Cattley. It is a beautiful orchid, though now Cattleya is also a floral and modern name for girls. It does not yet have a record on the top 1,000 list, however.
Meaning of the name Cattleya:
American: fertility, virility, invented name
Origin of the name Cattleya:
The baby name Cattleya comes from the flower with the same name. It is a tropical orchid that has bright-colored petals in shades of purple, pink, and white. William Cattley helped to find the flower, which is why it has the name, Cattleya.
Symbolism of the name Cattleya:
The baby name Cattleya is technically an invented name in America that comes from the flower name that is the same. It could mean “fertility” or “virility,” however, as this orchid represents those characteristics.
Style of the name Cattleya:
Modern
Gender of the name Cattleya:
Cattleya is a floral name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Cattleya:
kat-LEE-uh or KAT-lee-uh
Number of syllables in the name Cattleya:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Cattleya:
Cattleya feels formal and upscale. Though American, it almost has an international flair to it as well that is almost tropical.
Alternative spellings for the name Cattleya:
- Catleya
- Katleya
- Kattleya
- Cattleia
- Catleia
- Kattleia
- Katleia
Nicknames for the name Cattleya:
- Leya
- Cat
- Catti
- Cattie
- Caleya
- Ley
- Cate
Popularity of the name Cattleya:
When you think of floral names in America, you likely immediately consider Rose or Lilly, which are extremely popular names. Cattleya is a modern and unique flowery option, however, that is not yet as common. As of 2021, it is almost a top 1,500 name, however, ranking at number 1,519.
Related names for the name Cattleya:
Great middle names for Cattleya and their meanings:
- Eloise (healthy, wide)
- Scarlet (bright red, seller of rich and bright fabrics)
- Amaryllis (sparkle, shine)
- Imogen (innocent)
- Violet (purple)
- Myrtle (myrtle tree, victory)
- Lucille (the light)
- Garnet (dark red gemstone, pomegranate)
Famous people with the name Cattleya:
There are no celebrities with the name Cattleya.
Cattleyas in popular culture:
- Cattleya Baudelaire (character from “Violet Evergarden”)