62 Unique Flower Names for Girls, From Amaranth to Zinnia

There’s a long, rich tradition of naming baby girls after flowers, with hundreds of beautiful names that evoke everything from resilience and beauty to an emphasis on the unique and adventure-seeking. There are the classics — the name Lily has held its own as one of the 50 most popular names for girls in the U.S. for the past 15 consecutive years, according to the Social Security Administration — and the longstanding favorites like Daisy and Rose, that have been popping up each spring for generations. Beyond these sweet family names, however, are field upon field of uncommon flower names for girls, that run the gamut from cute to sophisticated, that can evoke a bit of mystery or even the slightest edge. From Poppy to Jesmyn, Juniper to Rue, flower names invariably have a certain poetry to them. Naming your baby girl after one of nature’s most stunning feats evokes inner beauty, grace, strength, and even wonder.

1. Acacia
2. Aloe
3. Amaranth
4. Amaryllis
5. Azalea
6. Begonia
7. Brioni
8. Calathia
9. Calix
10. Calla
11. Camellia
12. Canna
13. Cassia
14. Chenille
15. Cherry
16. Chrysanthemum
17. Clover
18. Dahlia
19. Daisy
20. Daffodil
21. Daphne
22. Erica
23. Forsythia
24. Freesia
25. Glory
26. Heather
27. Heath
28. Hibiscus
29. Holly
30. Hyacinth
31. Ivy
32. Iris
33. Jasmine
34. Jesmyn
35. Juniper
36. Lavender
37. Leilani
38. Lilac
39. Lily
40. Marigold
41. Magnolia
42. Myrtle
43. Olive
44. Oxalis
45. Pansy
46. Peony
47. Petal
48. Petunia
49. Poppy
50. Posy
51. Primrose
52. Rhododendron
53. Rhodes
54. Rose
55. Rosemary
56. Rue
57. Susan
58. Vera
59. Violet
60. Wisteria
61. Willow
62. Zinnia