Flower names have been used for many centuries and in many countries, representing everything from delicate femininity to boldness and passion. Picking the perfect name for your little one can be challenge, so hopefully one of the floral names below helps your ideas bloom. Click here to see the flowers each one represents.
1. Azalea- A name only popularized in the early 2010's, azalea's are known for the bold colors and ability to thrive in arid conditions. This name represents perseverance and the beauty of these flowers.
2. Amaryllis- Meaning 'to sparkle', this unique name represents strength, pride, and determination. Easy nicknames include Amy and Mary.
3. Ash- Named after a family of flowering plants related to lilacs and olive trees, the flowering ash are fragrant white blossoms. This more masculine name has softer roots and shares its source with both the flower and the tree with medicinal properties.
4. Belle- Meaning beautiful, this also references the Bluebell Flower which represents gratitude, perfect for a baby who is born after much trying and hard work.
5. Blossom- A catch all for flowers, this is a tried and true name for any little girl who brings joy into the lives of others.
6. Camellia- A red flower popular in the United States, Japan, and China, the camellia symbolizes love and adoration.
7. Cassia- A yellow flower believed to bring good luck and fortune to a family. These delicate blooms also have a biblical origin, representing an essential ingredient in anointing oil.
8. Clementine- Popularized by the song, Clementine is a soft, feminine name perfect for a southern belle. The fragrant white blossoms are said to represent mercy, motivation, and justice.
9. Clover- Just like their four leafed family, clover flowers represent good luck. The perfect name to let your baby know how lucky you are to have them.
10. Cosmo- Derived from Cosmos, this name represents harmony, peace, and love and is a unique boy's name for your little one.
11. Cypress- This more masculine name represents stars with its five pointed flowers that symbolize love and life.
12. Dahlia- Named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, these colorful flowers represent beauty and kindness. This name has a vintage feel to it, making it a name that will last.
13. Daisy- While this name started as a nickname for Margaret, it has since blossomed into a name of its own. This happy-go-lucky name is linked to motherhood and rebirth, a perfect name for your joyous rainbow baby.
14. Daphne- These four petaled white flowers represent honesty and innocence and are known for their connection to the mythical Greek Naiads.
15. Delilah- A name that symbolizes elegance, inner strength, and beauty, this name is for the brave hearted child who will take life's challenges in stride.
16. Erica- This more subtly floral name references the erica flower, the white blooms of which represent protection and wishes coming true.
17. Fleur- The French word for flower, Fleur is a classic and elegant name any little girl would be pleased to have.
18. Flora- Similar to Fleur, Flora is the latin word for flower and is a simple, feminine name perfect for your baby girl.
19. Frasier- This incredibly uncommon name is a play on the freesia flower. Symbolizing innocence and friendship, this unique name captures the joys of childhood and growing up surrounded by loved ones.
20. Gloria- Another lovely name, Gloria is a play on the morning glory, a beautiful flower whose colors bring different meanings. Pink morning glories represent innocence, love, and friendship, while blue morning florists symbolize trust, respect, and nobility. White brings purity and innocence, and red presents passion and a strong heart.
21. Hazel- A beautiful and classic name, hazel is connected to wisdom and inspiration according to Celtic Mythology. This flowering plant has captured the admiration of artists for centuries with its elegance and unique appearance.
22. Heath- Used medically for centuries, it's no wonder the heath plant represents health and strength, something we all want our child to have.
23. Heather- These lovely pink and purple flowers commonly represent good luck, admiration, and protection. They were popularized in England by Queen Victoria because of her appreciation for Scottish lore and traditions.
24. Holly - A plant traced back to medieval times, Holly often represents the Christian holiday of Christmas with its other common name Christ's Thorn. Historically, holly flowers have symbolized defense as well, thanks to their pointy leaves, and the happiness they bring.
25. Indigo- A beautiful mix of blue and purple, indigo flowers are known for their calming effect on people and have often been used to represent balance, structure, and intuition. Consider decorating your nursery with these colors as well.
26. Iris- The Victorian era language of flowers brought many meanings to these elegant purple flowers. They are said to represent faith, hope, courage, wisdom and admiration. A truly timeless name, Iris has popular with many parents and is certain to stay that way.
27. Jacob- A shortening of Jacob's Ladder, this plant is known for its ladder like structure. It also tells the story of Jacob, who was the son of Isaac, and climbed the ladder to paradise, giving this flower surprising biblical roots.
28. Jasmine- These unassuming, dainty flowers are often said to represent innocence and joy, but also can be seen as symbolizing the values of modesty due to the surprisingly strong floral perfume they give off when blooming in the dark of the night.
29. John- Johnny Jump Ups are small, delicate flowers that are bright purple and yellow. Some other common names for these blooms are heart’s delight, heart’s ease, come-and-cuddle-me, or love-in-idleness.
30. Keli- The keli flower is more commonly known as the canna lily and is popular due to its beautiful orange petals. Another biblical flower, this lily represents confiding in heaven.
31. Laelia- A member of the orchid family, laelia flowers are known as a symbol of pure love, beauty, luxury, and toughness.
32. Lavender- A popular name among flower loves, lavender is known for its delicate purple blooms and fragrant aroma. Its flowers represent pureness, serenity, and grace. This name is sure to never go out of style.
33. Lily- Often used as symbolism alongside the Virgin Mary, lilies represent purity, innocence, and rebirth. They are often depicted at the Resurrection of Christ.
34. Lupin- These gorgeous pink and purple blooms symbolize imagination, admiration, and overall happiness. The name itself is dignified and brings with it thoughts of the moon in the night sky. 35. Magnolia- Magnolia flowers represent endurance and perseverance. These pink and white are closely linked with spring and the southern United States. According to Victorian floriography, these blooms dignity and pride. 36. Margaret- Derived from Marguerite, the French word for “daisy, this classic name represents purity and innocence. 37. May- A shortening of mayflower, this flower shares a name with the first English ship to come to America. They are considered to symbolize the month of May and represent harmony, friendship, and peace. 38. Mina- The mina lobata flower is also known as the firecracker vine or the Spanish flag due to its string of vivid red and orange flowers. These blooms represent festivity, wealth, and a fiery nature. 39. Nolan- This masculine name is derived from the more feminine sounding Nolana. These pale purple flowers symbolize love and harmony, as well as representing the bond between loved ones. 40. Oleander- A name sure to suit a charming boy, Oleander flowers symbolize romance, desire, and destiny. In Greek myth, they are associated with endless love and charm. 41. Periwinkle- Periwinkles carry the symbolic meaning of faith, trust, and everlasting love. Their meaning in Christianity is purity and some see them as a symbol of new beginnings. 42. Petunia- Once thought to represent anger and resentment, this classic flower has since earned itself a new meaning, symbolizing desire, hope, and calmness. 43. Poppy- A cute girl's name popular that spiked in the early 2000's, poppies represent consolation, remembrance and death. While these can be considered darker themes, this bright sounding name can be paired with a middle name honoring a deceased relative or friend. 44. Posy- Best known for its use in Ring-Around-The-Rosy, posy simply means a small bundle of flowers. While quite cute, Posy works best as nickname or middle name if you're worried about its connection to the nursery rhyme. 45. Primrose- According the Victorian language of flowers, primroses represent youth and young love. In many cultures primroses primroses signify spring, protection, safety, and love. 46. Rose- A classic name established centuries ago, roses are one of the most well known flowers, seen in every sort of media. They represent love, beauty, and courage. There are many names that are a play on this name, such as Roselyn, Rosie, Rosemary, Rosalie, and Roseanne. 47. Sage- The common name of the salvia flower, Sage represents wisdom, knowledge and health, all things we wish for a child to have.
48. Sal- A shortening of salvia, this flower derived name represents wisdom, thoughtfulness, longevity and good health. 49. Valerie- Inspired by the valerian flower, this name relates to the blooms that represent strength and loyalty. 50 Veronica- These beautiful purple flowers are commonly used in weddings due to their symbolism of love and loyalty. Consider this name for a baby born soon after this kind of celebratory union. 51. Vinca- Another, though less common, name for periwinkle, vincas represent faith, trust, and everlasting love. 52. Viola- A delicate purple flower similar in appearance to petunias, violas symbolize innocence and modesty. 53. Violet- In Greek mythology, violets were created when one of Artemis' nymphs, who had all sworn to stay maidens, was being pursued by her twin brother, Apollo. To protect this nymph, Artemis transformed her into a violet. This led to the violet being considered a symbol of modesty. For children of LGBTQ+ couples, violets were seen a symbol of lesbian love thanks to Édouard Bourdet's play The Captive. 54. Winter- Derived from winter jasmine, this flower shares the same meaning of beauty and purity. 55. Zinnia- While these brightly colored flowers have many different meanings, they are usually associated with friendship, endurance, daily remembrance, goodness, and lasting affection.
Hopefully one of these names caught your fancy, but if they didn't be sure to check out my other baby name lists for more inspiration.
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