Rapunzel Name Meaning

The name Rapunzel is most commonly known as the title character in the fairy tale "Rapunzel" by the Brothers Grimm. In the story, Rapunzel is a young girl with extraordinarily long hair who is kept in a tower by a witch until she is rescued by a prince.

The origin of the name Rapunzel is believed to be from the German word "Rapunzel," which refers to a type of salad green known as "rapunzel" or "rapunzel lettuce." The word was later used as a name for the fairy tale character.