Is the name trending?

If you're wondering if Thaddeus and Petunia are the hottest additions to the playground, let's just say they haven't quite knocked "Liam" and "Olivia" off their pedestals yet. They are more retro-chic meets misunderstood-genius-from-a-wilderness-documentary.

Is it primary-school bully safe?

Good ol' Thaddeus might find himself dodging "Thad the Rad" and "Cactus Thad" jabs, while Petunia could end up defending against

3 famous people with this name

• Thaddeus: Thaddeus Stevens, a prominent U.S. politician known for his impeccable wit; Thaddeus Young, NBA player with a layup as smooth as his name; Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a Polish-Lithuanian military engineer somehow still making history teachers scramble.
• Petunia: Petunia Dursley, setting the standard for good judgment in Harry Potter parenting; Petunia Pig, the cartoon diva of the Looney Tunes world; Petunia Pic

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History of the name

The name Thaddeus arises from the Greek name Thaddaios, presumably belonging to one of those disciples who didn't make the Apostle trading cards. Petunia, on the other hand, is derived from the Latin word for a flower that is both beautiful and somehow capable of being the thing your dog digs up regularly.

Meaning of the name

Thaddeus: Believed to mean 'heart' or 'courageous heart.' If your Thaddeus isn’t showing potential as a rugby team captain, at least he’ll champion the Valentine’s Day card exchange.

Petunia: Symbolizes 'anger' in the Victorian language of flowers. Yes, your little Petunia might come with a 'handle with care' label, but hey, what toddler doesn't?