This article shows you a list of flower baby names for girls.
From a delicate Lily, to a vibrant Dahlia or a fragrant Jasmine, a pretty flower name will always be a classic choice.
Naming your child after a flower can be a unique and meaningful choice, with beautiful blooms becoming a popular name choice for parents.
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With a recent resurgence in popularity, classic names names such as Daisy, Iris and Lily are at the top of baby name lists in countries such as the UK, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Meanwhile, names such as Violet and Magnolia are popular in the US along with Rose and Lily, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Once rare names such as Marigold, Clover and Meadow have also been rising on international popularity lists in recent years.
History of flower baby names
Flower names have long been associated with femininity. One of the main reasons parents opt for flower-inspired names for little girls is the beauty they represent. But many people may not be aware that most flowers often carry symbolic meanings. For example, the name Lily symbolises purity and innocence, while Rose is associated with love and passion.
Floral names also hold historical significance. Throughout different cultures, flowers have been used to represent various virtues, gods, or natural elements.
Ancient civilisations, such as the Greeks and Romans, often associated flowers with gods and goddesses. They believed that naming a child after a specific flower would bestow the qualities and attributes of that particular deity. For example, the name Flora, derived from the Roman goddess of flowers, symbolised beauty and fertility.
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During the Victorian era, the language of flowers, known as floriography, became a popular means of communication. Each flower had a specific meaning, and people would use bouquets to convey messages and emotions. This era witnessed a surge in floral names. For instance, Daisy represents innocence, Jasmine symbolises grace and elegance, and Iris holds the meaning of wisdom.
Why choose a flower baby name?
Flower names have a timeless quality to them. While trends in baby names may come and go, classic names inspired by flora and fauna have remained popular and beloved throughout history. Their long-lasting appeal means that your daughter’s name will never feel outdated or out of fashion, providing her with a classic identity that will stand the test of time.
From popular flower names like Daisy and Violet to more unique options like Azalea or Zinnia, there is a flower name to match every little girl. It means you can find a name that feels distinctive and special for your little flower child.
Whether you choose a wild rose, fragrant flowers, an evergreen shrub or olive trees, there’s so much inspiration to be found in the natural world.
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Here is a list of unique flower names to help you find the perfect name.
List of flower and floral inspired baby names for girls
The flower names and meanings here are organised by alphabetical order.
Althea
From the Greek word althos, Althea means “healing.” This ethereal name belonged to the mother of the hero Meleager in Greek mythology.
Amaryllis
The name “Amaryllis” is derived from the Greek word ‘amarysso’, meaning ‘to sparkle’ or ‘twinkle’. It is associated with determination, beauty, and love. Amaryllis is a beautiful type of flower. It’s a rare name, and can be found used in Greek poetry, including as the heroine of Virgil’s poem Eclogue, after whom the flower was named. In the language of flowers, Amaryllis means “pride”.
Angelica
Angelica is type of flowering plant, but the Latin name is literally defined as “angelic.” This heavenly name comes from the Greek word ángelos, translating to “angel” or “messenger of God.” It also symbolises inspiration.
Aster
Aster is a gender-neutral name of Greek origin, meaning “star.” Aster is also a flower, named for its star-like appearance, and was considered sacred to the Greek and Roman deities. It is also the symbol of love and daintiness.
The September birth flower is Aster, and the blooms are well known for representing love, daintiness, wisdom, faith, innocence.
Azalea
Azalea, also spelled Azaleah, is of Greek origin, derived from the word “azaleos” which means “dry.” In Greek mythology, Azalea was a nymph who was transformed into a flower by the goddess of the hunt, Artemis.
Azura
Azura is a feminine name of Spanish origin that means “sky blue.”
Belladonna
An Italian name, Belladonna means beautiful lady. Belladonna is also the name of a poisonous flower also known as nightshade.
Blossom
Blossom is an English girl’s name meaning “flower-like” or “to bloom.”The name Blossom comes from the Middle English blosme and the Old English blōsma, which mean flower.
Bluebell
The meaning of Bluebell is derived from the spring flower. This name is of English origin. In the language of flowers, the bluebell is a symbol of humility, constancy, gratitude and everlasting love.
Briar
Briar is a name of British origins, meaning “thorny bush of wild roses” and “brambles.” It is gender-neutral.
Bryony
Bryony is a girl’s name with Greek origins. It’s actually a plant with climbing vines and green flowers. It can also be spelled Briony.
Buttercup
Buttercup is a girl’s name of English origin meaning “yellow wildflower”. This name is rare.
Camellia
The Latin girl’s name Camellia means “helper to the priest.” Camellia is not only a unique name, but the gorgeous flower is also rare to find. It also symbolises a ‘longing for you’, a flame in my heart or adorableness.
Calla
Calla is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “beauty,” and is the short version of the name Callista. It symbolises beauty in the language of flowers.
Cherry
The name Cherry is a girl’s name, and evokes feelings of stunning cherry blossoms. Cherry is often used as a nickname for people called Cheryl and Cherith.
Clover
Clover is a girl’s name of British origin, meaning “meadow flower.” It also symbolises ‘think of me’.
Dahlia
Originating in Sweden, Dahlia is derived from the name for the beautiful flower, and means “Dahl’s flower,”, in honour of the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. In Swedish, ‘dal’ also directly translates to “valley”. It also symbolises “good taste”.
Daisy
Daisy comes from the Old English word dægeseage which means “day’s eye.” The name reflects the way the flower opens in the day and closes at night. It also symbolises innocence and loyal love.
The April birth flower is also a daisy, making it the perfect choice for anyone born this month.
Daffodil
Daffodil is from the Dutch “daffodil,” based on “de affodil,” meaning “the asphodel.”It’s the scientific name for the yellow spring flowers known as Daffodils. They are said to grow in the Elysian Fields of paradise.
Daffodil is also the birth flower for March, making it perfect for a spring baby. Symbolising rebirth, and luck, the wild daffodil blooms are well documented in poetry and literature including in Shakespeare’s works.
Dandelion
Dandelion is a gender-neutral name of French and Old English origin. The name of the vibrant yellow wildflower, Dandelion derives from the French dent-de-lion, meaning “lion’s tooth.” This refers to the jagged shape of the flower’s petals.
Fleur
Fleur is a feminine name of French origin meaning “flower”.
Flora
This is a feminine given name of Latin origin meaning flower, ultimately derived from the Latin word flos, which had the genitive florus. Flora was a fertility goddess of flowers and springtime in Ancient Rome. The flower often associated with Flora was the rose, which symbolised love and beauty.
Florentina
Florentina is a girl’s name of Latin origin meaning. The flower known as the iris florentina has white petals.
Ginger
The name Ginger may be more commonly associated with the spice, but it’s actually a beautiful flowering with stunning pink blooms whose root is used in cooking.
The name Ginger is a girl’s name of English origin. It’s a gender-neutral name and can be short for Virginia.
Hana
With Spanish origins, Hana is a girl’s name with the beautiful meaning of “happiness” or “flower.” However, Hana has alternative meanings among different cultures, including Hebrew, Slavic, Czech.
Heather
Heather is a feminine name of British origin, meaning “evergreen flowering plant.” This beautiful botanical moniker refers to the white, pink, or purple flowering shrubs that thrive on the peaty barren lands of Scotland.
Holly
Holly is of Old English name and stands for the holly tree. It’s also the birth flower for people born in December, and is associated with Christmas. Holly has bright, red berries and small flowers.
These days, holly is known for good fortune, peace and merriment.
Ione
With Greek origins, this girl’s name means “violet” after the beautiful Greek flower in that colour.
Iris
Iris has Ancient Greek origins, meaning “rainbow”. It came into use in English-speaking countries in the 1500s in reference to the goddess and the colouring of the iris of the eye. Iris is also used in reference to the flowering plant.
Iris is also the birth flower for people born in February. The striking flowers symbolise faith, trust, wisdom and hope.
Jacinda
Jacinda is related to the Jacinta flower which is also known as Hyacinth. It has Spanish, Portuguese, and Greek origins and also means “beautiful”.
Jasmine
The English version of the given name Jasmine is a reference to the plant of the same name. However, in terms of etymology, the word jasmine is of Persian origin, derived from the name Yasmin. It also symbolises grace and elegance.
Jessamine
Jessamine is a French girl’s name that means “jasmine” after the flower. Like the name Jasmine, it has Persian roots, coming from the word yâsamin for the flower.
Jonquil
Jonquil is a girl’s name derived from a flower from the Narcissus family. From the French jonquille which is originally from the Latin juncus, meaning “reed”.
Laurel
A Latin name, Laurel means laurel tree. In springtime, pretty clusters of flowers accompany the lovely, green foliage of Laurel trees.
Lavender
Lavender is a girl’s name of English origin meaning “purple flower”. Lavender is also the birth flower for the star sign Gemini, making it a perfect choice for a baby born in May or June.
Leilani
Leilani is a Hawaiian given name meaning “heavenly garland of flowers” or “royal child”. The Hawaiian word lei refers to flowers and lani to the sky or heavens, with an association to royalty.
Lilac
Lilac is the Arabic word laylak and the Persian word nylac, both meaning blue. It also symbolises the joy of youth.
Lily
Alternatively spelled Lilly or Lili or Lillie, Lily is a traditionally feminine name that’s popular in English, Hebrew, and German. It comes from the flower of the same name, which is often said to symbolise purity, innocence and beauty.
Lilyanna
The name Lilyana is primarily a female name of Bulgarian origin that means Lily Flower. It’s also spelled Liliana.
Lotus
Lotus is a girl’s name of Greek origin meaning “lotus flower”. The flower holds a sacred place across cultures and religions and is often viewed as a symbol of purity.
Lupin
The name Lupin is a gender-neutral name with roots in Old French, from the Latin lupinus, meaning “pertaining to the wolf”.
Magnolia
Magnolia is a girl’s name of Latin origin meaning “Magnol’s flower”. It can symbolise nobility and love of nature.
Marigold
Marigold is an English name used for flowers. The flower name is derived from Mary’s gold and was used in reference to the Virgin Mary.
These beautiful blooms are also the October birth flower. Marigolds symbolise stubbornness and determination, but also warmth and creativity.
Meadow
The word “meadow” comes from the Olde English “mædwe” meaning “a mown field”. It also refers to a beautiful wildflower meadow.
Pansy
The name comes from the French word “pensée”, meaning “thought”, but also refers to the stunning flowers of the same name.
Petunia
Petunia is an English and Scottish feminine given name. It originated in the English language as after a flower.
Peony
The name Peony is a girl’s name meaning “healing“ and is of Latin origin. The name Peony also has its origins in Greek mythology, where Paeon transformed him into a beautiful flower, which became known as the peony. It also symbolises a happy life.
Petal
Petal is a girl’s name with Greek origin, derived from the word petalon, meaning “leaf”. The name has seen a recent rise in popularity, particularly in the US.
Poppy
Poppy is a feminine given name derived from the name of the flower poppy, itself derived from the Old English word popæg.
The August birth flower is a poppy, so it’s the perfect match for a late summer baby. Coming in a stunning range of colours, each hold a different meaning but in general, poppies symbolise imagination.
Posy
Posy, also spelled Posey or Posie is an English name derived from the term for a small flower bouquet. A posy is also a word for a single flower. It can also be derived from an English nickname for a name such as Josephine.
Primrose
Primrose is a feminine name of British origin, meaning “first rose.” This is a 19th-century name for a beautiful pale yellow flower that blooms in early in spring
Ren
Ren is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin meaning lotus or water lily.
Rhodes
Rhodes is a gender-neutral baby name of Old English origin, meaning “where roses grow.” It’s derived from the surname Rhoades and the word rod meaning ”clearing in the woods”.
Rosalie
Rosalie is a beautiful name for a baby girl and is of French origin, meaning “rose garden”.
Rose
Rose is a Latin name derived from rosa, meaning “rose”. The name can symbolise everything from love to innocence and purity to passion.
The June birth flower is also a rose, making it an ideal choice for a summer baby.
Rosemary
Rosemary is a girl’s name from the Latin Rosmarinus, meaning “dew of the sea.” Rosemary is a combination of the names Rose and Mary in English and shares its name with the fragrant herb Rosmarinus officinalis, the emblem of remembrance.
Rosie
Rosie is a feminine name of Latin origin that means “rose.” It is related to the Latin name Rosa and is often used as a nickname for Rosemary and Roseline.
Saffron
Saffron is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning “yellow flower.” The coveted saffron flower is thought to originate from Iran and is commonly used as a spice or dye.
Tulip
The name Tulip is a girl’s name of Turkish origin meaning “turban”. One of the most unusual flower names, it is rare yet beautiful. It symbolises passion and declaration of love.
Viola
Viola is a beautiful floral girl’s name of Latin and Italian origin, meaning “purple” and “violet.”
Violet
It’s an English name of Latin origin that means purple. It also represents violet (and other purple) flowers.
These flowers have heart shaped petals and were once used in love potions. Violets are also the birth flower for the month of February, and symbolise faithfulness, humility and spiritual wisdom.
Yasmin
Yasmin is a girl’s name of Persian origin, meaning “jasmine flower.”
Zara
Zara is an Arabic baby girl name meaning “radiance” or “blooming flower”.
Zinnia
Zinnia is a girl’s name of Latin origin. The flower was named for 18th-century German botanist Johann Zinn who classified it. It symbolises lasting affection.
