One of the most exciting parts of pregnancy is selecting a name for your baby! If you’re expecting a daughter and looking for floral or botanical girl names, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of popular and somewhat less common flower names for girls.
Flower Names for Girls
You might want to give your daughter a popular flower name like Iris, which means “rainbow,” Violet, which means “purple,” or Daisy, which means “day’s eye.”
If you want a fresh, more unique baby girl name, you might opt for the Australian name Araluen, which means “water lilies,” or Hawaiian name Leilani, which means “heavenly flower.” Or you might like the French name Fleur or the Latin name Flora, which both mean “flower.”
You might like Amaryllis, which means “to sparkle,” or Giacinta, Hyacinth, or Jacinda, which mean “blue larkspur; precious stone.”
Popular Flower Names
- Amaryllis or Marilla
- Azalea or Zalie
- Calla or Callaia
- Columbine
- Daffodil
- Dahlia
- Daisy
- Gardenia
- Geranium
- Giacinta, Hyacinth, or Jacinda
- Jasmine or Jessamine
- Lili, Liliane, Lilias, Lilium, Lilly, or Lily
- Magnolia
- Orchid or Orquidea
- Pansy
- Peony
- Petunia
- Snapdragon
- Tulip
- Zinnia
Looking for classic names with flower meanings? Consider Erica, which means “eternal ruler,” Marguerite, which means “pearl; daisy,” or Susan, which means “lily.”
Classic Names for Girls with Flower Meanings
- Erica
- Marguerite
- Susan
- Veronica
Searching for a color flower name? Try Bluebell, which means “blue bell;” Ianthe, which means “purple flower;” Indigo, which means “Indian dye;” Lilac, which means “bluish or lilac;” Marigold, which means “golden flower;” Poppy, which means “red flower;” or Viola, which means “violet.”
Color Flower Names for Girls
- Ambretta
- Blanchefleur
- Bluebell
- Buttercup
- Chrisoula, Chrysanthemum, or Crisanta
- Edelweiss
- Freesia
- Fuchsia
- Garance
- Ianthe
- Indigo
- Iolanthe
- Ione
- Iris
- Lavender
- Lilac
- Marigold
- Poppy
- Viola
- Violet
Interested in Greek mythology? You might like Calla, which means “beautiful;” Cynthia, which means “moon goddess;” or Narcissa, which means “daffodil.”
Greek Mythology Flower Names for Girls
- Acantha
- Anemone
- Cliantha
- Cynthia
- Galanthus
- Lotus
- Narcissa
Looking for a name that means to flower, bloom, or sprout? Try Blossom, which means “to bloom,” Briony or Bryony, which both mean “to sprout,” or Xochitl, which means “flower.”
Names that Mean to Flower, Bloom, or Sprout
- Bloom
- Blossom
- Briony or Bryony
- Fflur
- Fioralba
- Fleur
- Floortje
- Flora
- Florentina
- Florian
- Kantuta
- Palesa
- Penthia
- Rayen
- Wildflower
- Xochitl
- Zariah or Zariyah
Searching for a botanical, garden, or herbal name? You might consider Acacia, which means “thorny;” Briar, which means “a thorny patch;” Cassia or Kassiani, which both mean “cinnamon;” Daphne, which means “laurel tree, bay tree;” Liana, which means “to climb like a vine;” or Linnea, which means “twinflower, lime tree.”
Botanical, Garden, and Herbal Names
- Acacia
- Amaranth
- Arbor
- Bettany
- Briar
- Carmel
- Cassia or Kassiani
- Chamomile
- Clover
- Corymbia
- Daphne
- Garland
- Heather
- Ivy
- Ixora
- Jonquil
- Liana
- Linnea
- Lita
- Manuka
- Marjoram
- Patchouli
- Petal
Rose enthusiast? You might like Primrose, which means” first rose;” Rhodes, which means “where the roses grow;” Roisin, which means “little rose;” or Rosalind, which means “pretty rose.”
Rose Names for Girls
- Bellerose
- Primrose
- Rhodes
- Roise
- Roisin
- Rosa or Rose
- Rosalind
- Rosemary or Romy
- Rosie
- Zaria
Looking for a unique flower name for girls? Try Aster, which means “star;” Ren, which means “water lily; lotus;” Rue, which means “herb; regret;” or Senna, which means “brightness.”
Unique Flower Names for Girls
- Abelia
- Amapola
- Araluen
- Aster
- Azami
- Belladonna
- Briallen
- Calanthe
- Calix
- Calytrix
- Camellia
- Canna
- Capucine
- Celandine
- Cleome
- Clemensia
- Delphine
- Dianella
- Embelia
- Forsythia
- Hana
- Kalina
- Larkspur
- Laylani or Leilani
- Nanala
- Nardos
- Neeja
- Oleana
- Papatya
- Pema
- Picotee
- Ren
- Rue
- Senna
- Zainab or Zaynab
What’s your favorite (or least favorite) flower name from this list? Have you or your friends and family chosen any of these floral or plant names for your daughters?
Be sure also to take a peek at some of our other baby name lists, like our hottest baby names for 2022, Disney-inspired baby names, royal baby names, and coolest baby girl names. Have fun choosing a beautiful name you love for your baby girl!
