50 Beautiful Baby Names Inspired By Flowers
Dig gardening? Then you'll love these floral-inspired options.
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When it's time to create a list of baby names, you may turn to books or online lists for inspiration. If you love flowers or gardening, you may let nature take the lead in helping you decide on a unique name. Maybe you have a favorite blossom that you'd love to give to your child. After all, there are plenty of flowers that make wonderful names. And some monikers we don't realize are from flowers, such as Daphne or Heather.
Deciding on a name can be complicated and difficult. Choosing one based on a plant or flower can help narrow down the list of names. And to help hone in and get clarity on the type of flower name you prefer, ask yourself a simple question: Do you prefer a more traditional name or one that's less known? Do you prefer Daphne or Daisy? Or Jasmine or Juniper? Or Lily or Lavender?
We've curated a list of floral baby names for inspiration, including more traditional flowers and more uncommon ones, so you can see there are many possibilities. For more ideas, check out baby girl names from the 90s, "old lady names making a comeback," and rare names. Have fun, make your own baby list and see which names you keep coming back to.
Ash
Found in backyards all over America, this common tree makes for a distinctive baby name.
Aster
This pretty purple flower is an elegant option.
Azalea
Just like these bright flowers, you can't help but take note of this unique name.
Blossom
Blossom is perfect for little ladies born in April, May, or June.
Bryony
Name your baby girl after this flowering plant, and you can call her Brynn for short.
Camellia
Your baby will be just as cheerful as the pink, citrusy flower she's named after. Also, the nickname Cam is cute!
Cassia
You can pronounce this pretty Greek name as cass-ee-a, or cash-shee-a, like the golden cassia tree.
Chrysanthemum
This may be one of the most uncommon floral names out there, so if you want a rare name for your child, this is it.
Clover
This fun name should bring your little one some good luck!
Daisy
The popular flower also makes a short but sweet name for a girl.
Daphne
Daphne, which dates back to Greek mythology, is another term for laurel.
Forrest
Want your child to be a fan of your annual family camping trips? Name them after the great outdoors.
Flora
Any girl named after the ancient Roman goddess of flowering plants is sure to have a green thumb one day (maybe).
Gardenia
This name is inspired by the plant that produces fragrant, pretty white flowers every spring.
Hazel
This baby girl name has become more trendy in recent years, partly thanks to popular book-turned-movie The Fault in Our Stars, which has a heroine named Hazel, and actors Emily Blunt and John Krasinksi's daughter born in 2014.
Heather
This purple perennial is known for its boldness—and it also happens to make a beautiful name for your child.
Holly
You can't go wrong with this classic baby girl name, which stems from the popular holiday plant.
Indigo
This cool unisex name, which derives from the indigo plant, will have your tot standing out in the crowd.
Iris
Not only is this flower gorgeous, it's a name that's rich in history. It alludes to Greek mythology and is considered a symbol of majesty.
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