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Canna

Most are familiar with the Calla lily, but not as many know of the Canna lily, from the family Cannaceae. This girl's name is from Greek kanna, meaning "cane, reed." However, there’s a bit more to this undiscovered gem. She’s also Saint Canna of 6th century Wales, and a place name from Italy, Scotland and Australia. 

Saint Canna was said to be the daughter of the Breton king Tudur Mawr, and one of her children became Saint Elian. Using information provided by the Scottish Place Name Society (https://spns.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Alan_James_Brittonic_Language_in_the_Old_North_BLITON_Volume_II_Dictionary_2019_Edition.pdf) and going by the age of Saint Canna, it is possible her name meant “shine, bright.” Three places were later named for her. Pontcanna and Canton, in Cardiff, and Ffynnon Ganna in Wales. 

As a benefit, it appears Canna is as rare as she seems, with use beginning in the 2000’s and last given to only 5 girls in the U.S. 

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