125+ Baby Names That Mean “Flower” (& Their Origins)

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Plus, names meaning flower in other languages

Co-authored by Sonya Prior and Glenn Carreau

Last Updated: September 21, 2025 Fact Checked

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Flowers are a wonderful thing to name a baby after, no matter the gender; they’re sweet-smelling, beautiful, and beloved by so many! And make no mistake: even if you normally associate flower names with femininity, there are plenty of masculine options, too. That’s why we’ll introduce you to a wide range of different names that mean flower (or a type of flower) in this article, including names for girls and boys.

Best Flower Names for Boys & Girls

• Flower girl names: Azalea, Bryony, Calanthe, Camellia, Forsythia, Hyacinth, Ivy, Lavender, Marigold, Posey, Wisteria
• Flower boy names: Ankur, Antony, Arvind, Cresento, Farlow, Florian, Frazer, Garth, Gunner, Haddon, Jaskier, Kingsley, Ren, Westley
• Flower names in other languages: Ayana, Amarilis, Azucena, Iolanthe, Kamala, Leilani, Melia, Petunia, Raisa, Zaynab

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Section 1 of 7:

Flower Names for Girls

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   Let’s start out with some flower-themed names for girls! As you might expect, a lot of flower names are considered feminine (or, in some cases, unisex), so you have a wealth of options to consider. Here, we’ll cover all kinds of names—from those directly translating to “flower,” to those referencing a specific type or genus of flower. Take a look:

   • Azalea - Greek name meaning “dry,” and the name of the azalea flower, which grows best in sandy, well-drained soil.
   • Blossom - English name meaning “flower” or “bloom,” referring to the blossoms on a flowering plant.
   • Bryony - Greek and Irish name meaning “to swell,” or “to teem with plants/grow luxuriantly.” It’s also another name for a flowering vine called Bryonia.
   • Calanthe - Greek name meaning “beautiful flower.” There’s also a genus of orchids with the name “Calanthe.”
   • Calla - Greek and Arabic name meaning “beauty;” also refers to the calla lily flower.
   • Camellia - Latin name meaning “flowering shrub,” referring to the evergreen camellia flower.
   • Canna - Greek name meaning “reed,” and referring to the tropical flowering canna plant.
   • Cassia - Latin name meaning “cinnamon, empty, vain.” It’s also the name of the flowering cassia plant.
   • Chamomile - Greek name meaning “earth apple,” referring to the apple-like scent of the chamomile herb.
   • Clover - English name meaning “meadow flower,” referring to the three-leaflet clover plant.
   • Cynthia - Greek name meaning “from Mount Kynthos” or “moon.”
   • Daffodil - Dutch and Greek name meaning “asphodel” or “yellow flower,” referring to the bright yellow daffodil flower that blooms in the spring.
   • Forsythia - Irish name meaning “brilliant yellow shrub,” referring to the forsythia plant.
   • Freesia - A name with German origins meaning “Freese’s flower,” as the freesia flower was named for German botanist Friedrich Freese.
   • Hazel - Old English name meaning “the hazel tree.”
   • Heather - English name meaning “evergreen flowering plant,” referring to the heather flower.
   • Hyacinth - Greek name meaning “hyacinth flower,” referring to the spring-blooming hyacinth. In Greek myth, Hyacinthus was a love of Apollo’s, commemorated forever in the hyacinth flower.
   • Ivy - English name referring to the climbing evergreen plant, ivy.
   • Lavender - English name referring to the flowering herb lavender, known for its powerful and soothing scent as well as its light purple hue.
   • Lilian - Latin name meaning “lily” or “purity.”
   • Lotus - Greek name meaning “lotus flower,” which is a symbol of purity and sacred in many cultures.
   • Magnolia - French name meaning “magnolia flower.”
   • Marigold - English name meaning “marigold flower.”
   • Myrtle - Greek name referring to the medicinal evergreen shrub, myrtle.
   • Petal - Greek name meaning “leaf,” referring to the petals on flowers.
   • Posey - English name meaning “a bunch of flowers.”
   • Senna - Italian, Arabic, and Greek name linked to the vibrant yellow senna plant.
   • Veronica - The Latin version of the name “Berenice,” as well as the name of the veronica flower, used in both cooking and medicine.
   • Willow - Old English name meaning “willow tree.”
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Flower Names for Boys

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1. While it’s true that there aren’t as many masculine flower names compared to feminine ones, they do exist—and naming a boy after a flower or plant can be super sweet! If you’re looking for a flower-themed name for a guy, check out the following options:

   • Ankur - Sanskrit name meaning “sprout” or “sapling.”
   • Antony - Greek and Latin name meaning “flower” or “highly praiseworthy.”
   • Antonio - Latin, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese name meaning “highly praiseworthy.” It’s also associated with the Greek word for flower, “anthos.”
   • Arvind - Sanskrit name meaning “lotus,” referring to the lotus flower.
   • Brandon - English name meaning “hill covered with broom,” with “broom” being a yellow variant of the heather flower.
   • Bromley - English name meaning “meadow where broom grows” (“broom” again refers to the yellow heather plant).
   • Cresento - Spanish name meaning “gold flower.” It is derived from the name “Crisanto.”
   • Farlow - English name meaning “fern-covered hill.”
   • Fio - Italian name meaning “flower” or “blossom.”
   • Fiorello - Italian name meaning “little flower.”
   • Florian - Slavic and Latin name meaning “flower” or “blossoming.”
   • Florin - French and Romanian name meaning “flower.”
   • Florinio - French and Latin name meaning “flower,” or “to bloom.”
   • Frazer - Scottish name meaning “of the forest men”; in French, it’s derived from the word for “strawberry.”
   • Garth - English, Norse, and Scandinavian name meaning “keeper of the garden.”
   • Giacinto - Italian name meaning “hyacinth,” referring to the hyacinth flower.
   • Gunner - German and Old Norse name meaning “brave and bold warrior”; also a Swedish girl’s name meaning “spring battle” or “woman battler.”
   • Haddon - English name meaning “hill of heather,” with heather being a type of flower that grows wild throughout the UK.
   • Jaskier - Polish name meaning “buttercup.”
   • Jentian - Albanian name meaning “gentian flower.”
   • Kalei - Hawaiian name meaning “the flower garland,” or “the beloved child.”
   • Kingsley - English name with Anglo-Saxon roots meaning “king’s meadow.”
   • Lyndon - Old English name meaning “linden tree hill.”
   • Nalin - Indian name meaning “lotus,” referring to the lotus flower.
   • Narciso - Italian name meaning “daffodil,” derived from the Greek name Narcissus.
   • Rajiv - Sanskrit name meaning “blue lotus” or “the lotus-eyed.”
   • Ren - Japanese (unisex) name meaning “lotus,” referring to the lotus flower.
   • Rhodes - Greek name meaning “where roses grow.”
   • Riyadh - Arabic name meaning “gardens.”
   • Rowan - Irish and English (unisex) name referring to the rowan tree.
   • Thornly - Old English name meaning “thorny clearing.”
   • Westley - English name meaning “western meadow.”
   • Yuri - Russian name derived from the Greek “George,” meaning “farmer.”

Section 3 of 7:

Unique Flower Names

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1. 
   Do you want a name that isn’t very common at all—something that feels more singular and unique? Some people prefer these names because they make such a powerful impression; after all, you’ve probably met (or at least heard of) a “Rose” or “Lily” before, but have you met someone named “Ianthina”? If unique is more your style, take a look at the following flower names:

   • Aster - Greek name meaning “star,” and referring to aster flowers, which were sacred to Greek and Roman deities.
   • Bluebell - English name referring to bluebell flowers—pale blue in color and bell-like in shape.
   • Bridgely - English name meaning “the exalted one” or “meadow near the bridge.”
   • Burian - Ukrainian name meaning “one who dwells near the weeds.”
   • Evanthe - Greek name meaning “fair flower.”
   • Florise - Latin name meaning “flower.”
   • Fuchsia - German and Latin name meaning “flower” or “bright pink.” It also refers to the fuchsia plant, which has vivid pink blooms.
   • Geranium - Greek name meaning “a genus of plants” and referring to the geranium flower.
   • Hortensia - Latin name derived from the word hortus, meaning “garden.”
   • Ianthina - Greek name meaning “violet flower.” This name is also a variant of “Ianthe.”
   • Iolo - Greek name meaning “violet; purple or dark blue flower.” It’s also a masculine Welsh name meaning “worthy lord.”
   • Jolanna - Hungarian name meaning “violet flower.”
   • Kliantha - Greek name meaning “glory flower,” and a variant of “Cliantha.”
   • Larkspur - English name and another term for the delphinium, which is a tall plant with purple-blue flowers.
   • Marilla - Latin name meaning “shining sea”; also the shortened form of the name “Amaryllis,” which refers to the amaryllis flower.
   • Meadow - English name meaning “grass,” referring to open fields of grass (and sometimes wildflowers or other plants).
   • Peony - Greek name meaning “healer”; also refers to the peony flower, which symbolizes wealth and honor.
   • Rhoswen - Welsh name meaning “white rose.”
   • Romy - Latin name meaning “dew of the sea”; also a diminutive of “rosemary.”
   • Saffron - Arabic and Persian name meaning “yellow flower,” referring to the saffron flower commonly used as a spice in cooking.
   • Wisteria - Germanic and English name meaning “Wister’s flower.” It refers to the beautiful purple wisteria flower, a symbol of luck and success.
   • Zinnia - A name with German origins, as the zinnia flower is named after botanist Johann Zinn.
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Popular Flower Names

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1. Some steer clear of popular names, whereas others love them. And that’s fair: popular names are often easier for people to pronounce and remember, since they’re more commonplace. And they’re popular for a reason—because lots of people think they’re wonderful! If you’re someone who’d prefer a popular flower name over an obscure one, take a look at the following options:

   • Alyssa - Greek name meaning “noble” or “rational,” derived from alyssum, which is a type of medicinal flower.
   • Daisy - English and Greek name associated with the daisy flower, meaning “day’s eye.”
   • Hana - Spanish name meaning “happiness” or “flower.”
   • Holly - English name referring to the holly tree.
   • Iris - Greek name meaning “rainbow,” referring to the lovely iris flower.
   • Jasmine - Persian name meaning “fragrant flower,” and derived from “yasamin.” It also refers to the jasmine plant.
   • Lily - English and Latin name meaning “lily flower,” derived from the word “lilium.”
   • Poppy - Latin and Old English name meaning “red flower,” referring to the poppy flower.
   • Violet - Latin name derived from “Viola,” meaning “purple.” It also refers to the violet flower.
   • Yasmin - Persian and Arabic name meaning “jasmine flower.”
   • Yolanda - Greek, Spanish, and Latin name meaning “violet flower.”
   • Yuki - Japanese (unisex) name meaning “snow,” “happiness,” or “snow flower,” depending on the kanji characters used to write it.

Section 5 of 7:

Names that Mean Flower in Other Languages

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   Looking for flower names outside the English lexicon? No problem—there are so many to choose from. Here, we’ll cover names meaning “flower” or referring to a specific type of flower in languages other than English. You can get a worldwide perspective on these lovely plant names!

   • Ayana - Swahili word meaning “beautiful flower” or “wildflower.”
   • Amarilis - Spanish and Latin variant of “Amaryllis,” which also means “bright,” “fresh,” and “flower.”
   • Azucena - Spanish name meaning “Madonna lily” (a symbol of purity and innocence).
   • Begoña - Spanish version of the “Begonia” flower.
   • Flora - Latin and Roman name meaning “flower.”
   • Iolanthe - Greek name meaning “violet flower.”
   • Jacinta - Spanish and Portuguese word for “Hyacinth.”
   • Kalina - Means “Viburnum tree” in numerous other languages, including Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Polish.
   • Kamala - Sanskrit word meaning “lotus flower.”
   • Leilani - Hawaiian name meaning “royal child of heaven,” or “heavenly lei”; it combines the words “lei” (flowers) and “lani” (of the sky).
   • Lilium - Latin word for “lily flower.”
   • Narcisa - Greek name for “daffodil,” derived from the Latin narcissus.
   • Marguerite - French name for the daisy flower, also translating to “pearl.”
   • Maryam - Arabic form of “Miryam,” and the Iranian name for the tuberose flower.
   • Melia - Hawaiian name meaning “plumeria,” which is a white flower; it also means “honey” or “all sweetness” in Greek.
   • Petunia - Brazilian (from the indigenous Tupi language) word referring to the petunia flower.
   • Raisa - Yiddish name meaning “rose,” in turn derived from Persian.
   • Rhoda - Greek name meaning “rose.”
   • Susannah - Derived from “Shoshannah,” a Hebrew name meaning “lily.”
   • Tulip - Persian word meaning “turban” (referring to the tulip flower).
   • Yolanda - Spanish name derived from the Italian “Yolande,” and another name meaning “Violet” (like the Greek Iolanthe above).
   • Yvonna - French name meaning “yew,” referring to the flowering yew tree.
   • Zahara - Swahili name meaning “flower” (as well as “light” in Hebrew).
   • Zaynab - Arabic name meaning “beauty” and “grace”; also referring to a type of flowering tree.
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One-Syllable Flower Names

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1. Some people prefer “short and sweet” when it comes to choosing names—and that’s a totally valid choice! So, here are some adorable flower-themed names (both popular options and rarer ones) that only have a single syllable.

   • Fleur - French name meaning “flower.”
   • Phlox - Greek word meaning “flame,” and the name of the phlox flower.
   • Ren - Japanese (unisex) name meaning “lotus” or “love.”
   • Rose - English name derived from Latin, referring to the rose flower.
   • Rue - English name meaning “regret,” and referring to a flowering herb of the same name.
   • Sage - English name referring to someone wise, as well as a flowering herb of the same name (commonly used in cooking and medicine).

Section 7 of 7:

Flower Names with “Rose” in Them

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   Maybe you like the name “Rose,” but you’re looking for something a little more uncommon. After all, “Rose” is lovely, but it’s also quite popular. So, if popularity isn’t your thing, take a look at these names—each of which puts its own, unique spin on the name “Rose.”

   • Primrose - English name meaning “first rose,” and referring to the primrose flower.
   • Rosalia - Italian name combining “Rose” and “Lia,” connected to an Ancient Roman festival celebrating rebirth and love.
   • Rosalyn - English, German, and Latin name meaning “beautiful rose.”
   • Rosemary - English and Latin name combining “Rose” and “Mary.” It refers to a fragrant flowering herb, rosemary, and means “dew of the sea.”
   • Rosamund - German and Latin name meaning “pure rose” or “rose of the world.”
   • Roseanne - English name combining “Rose” and “Anne,” meaning “graceful rose” or “favored rose.”
   • Roselotte - German and Dutch name combining the words for “rose” and “free man.”
   • Rosette - Latin name meaning “rose” or “little rose.”
   • Rosie - Latin name meaning “rose.” It’s also related to the Latin name “Rosa,” and often a nickname for other names beginning with “Rose” (including those above).
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