Hortense

/hɔːrˈtɛns/ noun

Definition

A female given name, sometimes referring to a woman's name in literature or formal contexts.

Etymology

From Latin 'Hortensius,' which derives from 'hortus' meaning 'garden.' It was a Roman family name that evolved into a given name used across European languages.

Kelly Says

Hortensia was a famous Roman woman known for her public speaking—women could rarely speak publicly in ancient Rome, but her oratory skills were so good that history recorded her!

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