Pronunciation: [ tr-EHL-uhs ]
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The quiet structure that helps beauty grow
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"latticed garden framework, support structure for climbing plants"
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Browse nicknames →Trellis comes from the Old French 'trellis' and Latin 'trilix' (woven with three threads), referring to the latticed wooden or metal framework used in gardens to support climbing vines and flowers. As a given name, Trellis sits in the growing tradition of nature-inspired botanical names — joining Briar, Wren, and Fern as names that evoke the natural world. A trellis is literally a support structure for growing things, making it a beautiful metaphor for a person who lifts others up.
Trellis emerged in the early 2000s as part of the botanical name trend, where parents sought unique nature names beyond the familiar Lily, Violet, and Rose.
In garden symbolism, a trellis represents support, growth, and beauty — it is the quiet structure that allows roses and wisteria to climb toward the light, a poetic image for a child.
Trellis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 224 babies have been named Trellis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Trellis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,482 for girl names in the US .
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Trellis is also used as a boy name, ranked #31176.
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Hebrew via Eve/Evelyn origin
"life, living and breathing"
#19,340 in US
Latin clarus origin
"famous, renowned"
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Hebrew (shem + El) origin
"name of God"
#19,644 in US
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"of art, skill"
#19,487 in US
English origin
"the letter V, symbolizing victory"
#19,639 in US
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Trellis is a girl name with American and English origins . The name means "latticed garden framework, support structure for climbing plants" in Old French via Latin .
Is Trellis a boy or girl name? Trellis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,482 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #31,176. Trellis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Trellis is currently ranked #19,482 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Trellis has 2 syllables and is pronounced tr-EHL-uhs, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Trellis include Trell and Ellie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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