A surprising number of herb and spice names also make for great baby names! Some of the names below are taken directly from the herb or spice of the same name, while others actually mean ‘spice’ itself.
Cassia is a name that can be traced to two separate origins. It can be seen as the feminine form of the name Cassius, which is said to come from a Roman family name. Alternatively, Cassius could be of Greek origin, from the word ‘kasia’ which is the name of a spice.
Cinnamon
This popular spice comes from the bark of the cinnamomum tree and is known for its distinct sweet and spicy taste.
Ginger
This name is taken from the spicy, root vegetable that is used in many dishes around the world, especially in Asian cooking.
Kezia comes from the Hebrew name for ‘cassia spice,’ which is a general term for spices such as cinnamon. In the Bible it was the name of the second daughter of Job.
Paprika
Paprika comes from the red spice that is made from dried and ground up sweet and hot peppers.
The name Rosemary was coined in the 19th century. Rosemary is a fragrant herb, however the girl’s name was derived from the Latin words ‘ros marinus,’ meaning ‘sea dew.’ The name carries both of these meanings.
Saffron is an English name that is also the name of a rare and highly sought after yellow spice.
Sage
Sage is a lovely herb inspired name that would be great for both boys and girls. It comes from the aromatic herb of the same name, but also has connotations of wisdom and knowledge.
The name Tamara has two separate roots. It can come from the Hebrew biblical name Tamar, which means ‘palm tree.’ It is also found in Indian languages originating from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘spice.’
