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.
- Acacia
- Aloe
- Amaranth
- Amaryllis
- Azalea
- Begonia
- Brioni
- Calathia
- Calix
- Calla
- Camellia
- Canna
- Cassia
- Chenille
- Cherry
- Chrysanthemum
- Clover
- Dahlia
- Daisy
- Daffodil
- Daphne
- Erica
- Forsythia
- Freesia
- Glory
- Heather
- Heath
- Hibiscus
- Holly
- Hyacinth
- Ivy
- Iris
- Jasmine
- Jesmyn
- Juniper
- Lavender
- Leilani
- Lilac
- Lily
- Marigold
- Magnolia
- Myrtle
- Olive
- Oxalis
- Pansy
- Peony
- Petal
- Petunia
- Poppy
- Posy
- Primrose
- Rhododendron
- Rhodes
- Rose
- Rosemary
- Rue
- Susan
- Vera
- Violet
- Wisteria
- Willow
- Zinnia
