Girl

Buttercup

BUT-er-cup

Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“English botanical/word-name for the bright yellow flower; whimsical and cheerful with fairy tale associations through Powerpuff Girls and Princess Bride.”

✦ Buttercup is a rare name, not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

English

Syllables

3

Nicknames

ButterCupButterscotch

Style

NatureFloralPlayfulSoft

Famous Bearers

  • Buttercup (The Princess Bride character)
  • Buttercup (Powerpuff Girls character)

Collections

Floral & Botanical → Nature Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

English botanical word-name

People Also Ask

English botanical/word-name for the bright yellow flower; whimsical and cheerful with fairy tale associations through Powerpuff Girls and Princess Bride.

Buttercup is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Buttercup include Butter, Cup, Butterscotch.

Names that pair beautifully with Buttercup include Primrose, Hazel, Violet.