How does the baby name quiz work?

Our quiz learns your preferences as you swipe through names. Rate names you love, like, or pass on, and our algorithm adapts to show you better matches. The more you use it, the smarter it gets!

Can my partner and I use this together?

Absolutely! Both partners can take the quiz independently, then compare favorites to find names you both love. You can also share lists with friends and family to get their votes.

How many baby names are in the database?

We have over 19,000 names from 37 different origins and cultures. Each name includes meaning, origin, pronunciation, popularity trends, and cultural associations.

Yes! The core features including the discovery quiz, name search, and partner matching are completely free. Premium features are available for those who want deeper insights.

What makes this different from other baby name apps?

Most baby name apps just show you lists. We learn your style through our interactive quiz, showing you names that match your taste for meaning, sound, origin, and cultural significance. Plus, we're built for couples to decide together.

It Begins With A Name Get the App

♀

Hortense

Girl NameFrench Origin

Meaning

French form of HORTENSIA.

Discover if Hortense matches your style with our personalized baby name quiz!

Try the Quiz Free

Name Personality

Based on famous people named Hortense and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

Integrity

Courage

Creativity

Leadership

Success

Famous People Named Hortense

Hortense Child Smith

Hortense Hogan Child Smith (May 6, 1919 – May 17, 2012) was the First Counselor to Ruth H.

CourageLeadershipResilience

Hortense Spillers

Hortense J.

IntelligenceKindnessWisdom

Hortense Flexner

Hortense Flexner King (April 12, 1885 – September 28, 1973) was an American poet, playwright, and professor.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Hortense Odlum

Hortense McQuarrie Odlum (July 1891 – January 12, 1970) was the first woman president of Bonwit Teller Department Store in New York City and the first wife of financier Floyd Odlum.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

Hortense Parker

Hortense Parker Gilliam, born Hortense Parker (1859–1938), was the first known African-American and person of color graduate of Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, in 1883.

Similar Names You Might Like

Eudora

Greek

Both names have a somewhat uncommon, elegant feel and a connection to nature (Hortense from Hortus - garden, Eudora meaning 'good gift').

Beatrix

Latin

Both names evoke a sense of refinement and strength, often associated with intelligent and capable women.

Theodora

Greek

Hortense in Other Languages

EnglishHortense

FrenchHortense

SpanishHortensia

Find Your Perfect Baby Name

Love Hortense? Our app learns your preferences and suggests similar names you'll love. Take our personalized quiz to discover your perfect matches!

Get it on Google Play