Red flower
A diminutive form of Poppy, derived from the Old English word 'popig'. The name refers to the vibrant red flower which has long been a symbol of sleep, peace, and remembrance. While the 'y' spelling is more common, the 'ie' ending adds a diminutive, playful quality popular in British naming traditions.
Less common today
Poppie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,243 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Subject of a famous South African biographical novel and film
Protagonist of the novel 'The Long Journey of Poppie Nongena' · The Long Journey of Poppie Nongena
