Garden's flower; named for botanist Alexander Garden
Gardenia is a botanical name derived from the tropical flowering shrub. The plant itself was named by Carolus Linnaeus in honor of the Scottish-born naturalist and physician Dr. Alexander Garden, who lived in South Carolina.
About 7 girls were named Gardenia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A Gym Leader specializing in Grass-type Pokémon · Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
