These Unique Beautiful Flower Names for Girls Are In Full Bloom
There’s something so hypnotic about a flower baby name. There are so many wonderful options out there, and they become quite unforgettable. Whether you want a flower baby name as a first or middle name, flower names instantly evoke the beauty and warmth of nature. Plus, there are so many out there that can work alone, or can be inspiration for super-pretty nicknames!
From classics like Rose and Violet to ones you may not have ever considered, like Chrysanthemum and Ixora, we have so many beautiful options to choose from.
So, along with the meaning of each flower’s name, we’re also going to talk about what each flower represents. It’s like multiple meanings, all in one stunning name!
Below, see the most stunning flower baby names for girls:
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Acacia
While Acacia means “thorny” in Greek, it’s actually a yellow and white flower that symbolizes immortality.
Alyss
Alyss is a unique form of Alyssa or even Alice, but it’s linked to the alyssum flower, which is a small white flower that represents “rage against.” And as for the name itself, Alyss is actually German for “noble.”
Ambrosia
Ambrosia is a flower that can either have yellow or pink blossoms. Plus, the flower means “love, beauty, and protection,” and the name itself is Latin for “immortal.”
Azalea
Azalea literally means “a flower” in English, but the plant meaning behind it is ranging, meaning “temperance, elegance, and abundance.”
Belladonna
Belladonna is a beautiful, gothic name that is Italian for “nightshade, beautiful lady.” Along with that, the flower itself represents purity, love, and femininity, making it a truly meaningful name.
Blossom
This is probably a gimme but Blossom means “to bloom” in English, making it a go-to name for those who love transformations and florals.
Bluebell
If you love these small blue flowers, chances are you’ll love the unique name of Bluebell for your daughter. It means “blue bell,” but the flower represents “gratitude or everlasting love.” And it’s often linked to fairies!
Camellia
Camellia is a radiant, feminine name meaning “Kamel’s flower” in Czech. Plus, it’s a stunning pink flower that represents love, affection, and admiration.
Carni
Carni is a short, unique spin on the name Carnation, which means “complexion; coronation.” But the flower itself represents quite a few different things — red meaning love, pink for gratitude, and white for luck.
Cherry
If you’re not loving Blossom, try Cherry! Or even Cherry Blossom! Cherry means “charity” in English, and the pink and white small flowers represent renewal.
Chrysanthemum
Did you know that Chrysanthemum is Greek for “gold flower?” And in the US, the colorful, full flowers represent protection and positivity.
Daffodil
Daffodil is a beloved Greek name meaning “asphodel.” Now, if you’re wondering, “What the heck is asphodel?” think of the Asphodel Meadows, which was a part of the Greek underworld. This will probably make more sense to you when you remember that the flowers represent rebirth and new beginnings.
Dahlia
Time for another history lesson! Dahlia is a Swedish name that means “Dahl’s flower,” which is named after the Swedish botanist Andreas Dahl. Each color represents a different meaning, but oftentimes, the flower is linked to grace, strength, and change.
Daisy
Daisy is an English name that means “day’s eye,” since the white flower has a sunshine yellow center to it. Plus, it represents rebirth.
Fern
Okay, okay, we know Fern is a plant, but it needs to be in here! It’s an uncommon name that represents sincerity, magic, youth, luck, and new life.
Flora
If you don’t want to pick a specific flower, then why not go with a name that represents them all? The Latin name Flora literally means “flower.”
Fleur
And same goes for Fleur, which is French for “flower!”
Forsythia
Forsythia is a striking flower name meaning “Forsyth’s flower,” named after Scottish botanist William Forsyth. The yellow flowers represent abundance, hope, and renewal.
Gardenia
Yet another historic flower name! Gardenia means “Garden’s flower,” after Scottish botanist Dr. Alexander Garden. Plus, the fragrant white flower represents love!
Heather
The cool-girl, vintage name of Heather means “evergreen flowering plant,” and the purple-ish blooms represent admiration and protection.
Holly
The nature name Holly is not only linked to the holidays, but it means “holy day.” It represents protection, hope, and renewal.
Ixora
Ixora is a super-unique flower name meaning “sugar” in Sanskrit. The striking flower is said to represent love, passion, and devotion — now that’s sweet!
Iris
Iris is a bluish-purple flower that name that is Greek for “rainbow.” Plus the flower represents so many things: wisdom, elegance, and faith.
Ivy
We know it’s another plant, but Ivy is too cool not to include. The Latin name means “vine,” and the plant represents fidelity, growth, eternity, and transformation.
Jasmine
Jasmine is a beautiful Persian name meaning “gift from God,” and its gorgeous white flowers represent beauty, love, purity, and grace.
Laurel
Along with the name Laurel meaning “laurel tree” in Latin, the leafy white and pink flowers represent victory, achievement, and honor. (In ancient Greece, the laurel wreath was a symbol of victory in athletic, musical, and poetic competitions; ancient Romans adopted the laurel wreath from the Greeks and wore them to symbolize military victory.)
Lavender
Lavender is a gorgeous color name, meaning “purple flower.” The flower represents purity and calmness — in fact, its soothing scent is widely used today for its calming properties!
Lilac
Another purple flower name! Plus, like quite a few others, lilacs represent new life and new beginnings — especially fitting since they’re in full bloom by early spring.
Lily
Both the name and the flower, Lily, represent innocence and purity.
Maple
Maple is too cute a name to pass up, and y’know what, we adore the orange leaves. The name is Latin for “maple tree; tree of the Acer genus,” and it represents harmony.
Marigold
Marigold is a vintage English name meaning “golden flower,” and the yellow flower literally represents warmth and good luck.
Myrtle
Myrtle actually means “shrub” in Greek, but many often think about the colorful plant. While Myrtle can come in an array of colors, they’re most often seen in pink or white. And they represent wealth and love.
Narcissus
Narcissus is another name for a Daffodil, so it all applies! However, you can also add the Harry Potter tie to this one. For a more feminine spin, you could use Narcissa.
Peony
Peony is a stunning girl name that means “healing!” As for the pink flower, it represents enlightenment, protection, healing, and prosperity. Fun fact: ants love peonies, and legend has it that they crawl on the buds to help them blossom. While this isn’t exactly true, it is a mutually-beneficial relationship — the peonies provide life-sustaining nectar for the ants, and the ants protect the peonies from being destroyed by aphids and other non-beneficial pests.
Periwinkle
Periwinkle is another color name, referring to a blue-purple color. However, the flower itself represents love, affection, and enduring bonds.
Petunia
Petunia literally means “trumpet-shaped flower,” and it represents affection, resilience, and strength.
Poppy
Poppy is a unique name of Old English origin, meaning “red flower.” It is said to represent sleep, peace, and death, so if you want a truly hauntingly-stunning name, it’s here.
Posey
Posey is so cool because it means “a bunch of flowers,” but it’s a pink flower that represents love, gratitude, and friendship.
Primrose
If you want something that has a spin on the more-common name Rose, try Primrose, which means “first rose” since it’s the first to bloom. Plus, it represents everlasting existence and youth, and is often linked to fairies.
Raisa
Raisa is actually Yiddish for “rose,” so the same applies!
Rose
Rose is a Latin name meaning “rose, a flower,” and while each color represents different things, the common association is with love, beauty, and purity.
Sage
Sage is a unisex Latin name that surprisingly means “wise,” which just adds such a cool spin to it. The pink and green plant symbolizes protection and healing, as well!
Saffron
The purple and orange flower called Saffron means “gold leaves,” and the actual flower represents rebirth, joy, innocence, and new beginnings. Saffron is used in cooking, and due to the fact that it’s difficult to harvest, is actually worth more per ounce than gold!
Thistle
Thistle is a unique flower name that means “to prick” — and we think it has holiday vibes, because let’s face it, it’s a cute name for an elf. Another reason to love this name is that the flower represents courage and protection.
Tulip
Both elegant and unique, the name Tulip is Persian for “turban,” but the flower represents love and affection, and is one of the first flowers to usher in the coming of spring.
Violet
Purple flowers really do have the coolest name options, like Violet, which is Latin for “purple.” Plus, the flower represents loyalty and transformation.
Willow
No list of nature names is complete without Willow, which is English for “willow tree.” In multiple cultures and mythologies, this represents new beginnings.
Wisteria
Wisteria is a delicate, feminine name that means “Wister’s flower,” after American horticulturalist John Caspar Wister. The purple flower represents transformation and creativity.
Zinnia
Zinnia is not only a unique name, but it’s an ultra-vibrant type of flower we love to find. The German name means “Zinn’s flower” for German botanist called Johann Gottfried Zinn. The flower, though, represents spiritual growth, transformation, and endurance.
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