Hyacinth

Latin Hyacinthus, a saint's name from the name of an Ancient Greek Ὑάκινθος (Huákinthos), a mythological character .

Hyacinth

1. Alternative form of Hyacinthus
2. (rare) A male given name.
3. A female given name. One of the less common flower names used since the 19th century.

• 1866 Elizabeth Gaskell, Wives and Daughters, Chapter 10:

  "Cynthia seems to me such an out-of-the-way name, only fit for poetry, not for daily use."

  "It is mine," said Mrs Kirkpatrick, in a plaintive tone of reproach. "I was christened Hyacinth, and her poor father would have her called after me. I'm sorry if you don't like it."

  - - -

  "Yes; Hyacinth! It's the silliest name I've ever heard of; but it's hers, and I must call her by it."

From English Hyacinth, from Latin Hyacinthus, from Ancient Greek Ὑάκινθος (Huákinthos).

Hyacinth

1. a female given name