Pumpkin
[ˈpʌmpkɪn]Meaning
the word for a cultivated winter squash of the genus Cucurbita
Background Story
The sources checked record pumpkin as the word for the squash, and Behind the Name carries a user-submitted entry recording it as a rare and archaic given name in English, used for both girls and boys.
Temperament
Related Names
Peach
The peach, the fruit of the tree Prunus persica
Apricot
The fruit, or the tree bearing it, of several species in the genus Prunus
Firefly
Flutterby
Marigold
From the flower name, a combination of Mary and the English word gold
Padoodles
Paisley
A Scots surname from the town near Glasgow, and a fabric pattern named after that town
Pancake
Paprika
A ground spice made from dried red fruits of the Capsicum annuum plant, often used for flavor and color in dishes.
Patches
Recorded as a given name in English, used for both girls and boys