Princess Buttercup
Literary
Meaning
The heroine of William Goldman's The Princess Bride
About the name
Buttercup of Florin — the impossibly beautiful princess at the heart of William Goldman's "as you wish" romance.
Themes
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Questions
What does Princess Buttercup mean?
Princess Buttercup means The heroine of William Goldman's The Princess Bride. It's a name of Literary origin.
Where does the name Princess Buttercup come from?
Princess Buttercup comes from Literary. It's associated with these themes: Literary.
Is Princess Buttercup a boy or girl cat name?
Princess Buttercup is traditionally a female name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.
Is Princess Buttercup a good name for a cat?
Princess Buttercup is a thoughtful pick. At 5 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Literary. It means "The heroine of William Goldman's The Princess Bride." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.
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