Variant of Magnolia, named for French botanist Pierre Magnol; a flowering tree name.
Magnola is a variant of Magnolia, the flowering tree name associated with French botanist Pierre Magnol. The botanical origin gives it immediate natural imagery and a classic, elegant feel. As a name, Magnola sounds graceful and a little romantic. It has the softness of floral naming, with just enough variation to feel rare rather than fully conventional.