Magnolia is associated with the meaning “Named after the magnolia flower” — a beautiful sentiment to see brought to life in your child’s room.
Magnolia is a Latin-rooted name derived from "Magnol," the surname of Pierre Magnol, a 17th-century French botanist. The flowering tree was named in his honor by fellow scientist Charles Plaumierwho used Latin naming conventions standard in scientific taxonomy at the time. The name literally translates to "of Magnol" or "belonging to Magnol."