Noble white
Derived from the German words 'edel' (noble) and 'weiss' (white). It refers to the rare, white mountain flower that grows in the Alps, often symbolizing rugged purity and devotion.
Less common today
Edelweiss isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,506 in 2021.
A character representing the spirit of the flower in various folklore adaptations · European Folklore
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
