Flower Names for Girls
Flower names have been blooming on birth certificates since the Victorian era, when the “language of flowers” gave every blossom a secret message — violets for faithfulness, daisies for innocence, roses for love. Today they’re more popular than ever: Lily, Violet, Magnolia and Daisy are all familiar, while rarer choices like Azalea, Dahlia and Marigold are climbing fast.
We’ve gathered over 100 flower names for girls, each with the flower’s symbolism or name origin. They’re grouped into top picks, vintage garden flowers, rare botanical names, flowering trees and herbs, and names that mean “flower” in other languages. For more greenery, see nature names for girls and names that mean flower, or explore the botanical side in names of flowers.
Popular flower names for girls
These floral names are familiar, easy to spell and consistently well used in the US.
| Name | Flower symbolism | Name notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lily | Purity, renewal | From Latin lilium |
| Rose | Love, beauty | From Latin rosa; a centuries-old classic |
| Violet | Faithfulness, modesty | Victorian favorite, now back in the top ranks |
| Daisy | Innocence | Old English “day’s eye”; also a nickname for Margaret |
| Iris | Hope, wisdom; the Greek rainbow goddess | Artistic and crisp |
| Magnolia | Dignity, perseverance | Named after botanist Pierre Magnol |
| Poppy | Remembrance, imagination | Bright and cheerful |
| Jasmine | Grace, sweetness | From Persian yasmin |
| Hazel | Wisdom, protection (hazel tree) | Nutty and warm |
| Ivy | Fidelity, eternal friendship | Short and evergreen |
| Lilac | First love | Soft purple bloom |
| Dahlia | Elegance, dignity | Named after botanist Anders Dahl |
| Marigold | Warmth, creativity | “Mary’s gold” |
| Willow | Resilience | Graceful tree name |
| Flora | Roman goddess of flowers | Latin “flower” |
| Azalea | Abundance, femininity | Greek “dry”, for the plant’s habitat |
Vintage garden flower names
Old-fashioned blooms that sound like grandmother’s cottage garden. See vintage girl names for more of this style.
| Name | Flower symbolism | Name notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary | Remembrance | “Dew of the sea” (Latin ros marinus) |
| Pansy | Loving thoughts | From French pensée, “thought” |
| Myrtle | Love, marriage | Sacred to Aphrodite |
| Primrose | Youth, young love | “First rose” |
| Heather | Admiration, good luck | Scottish moorland favorite |
| Laurel | Victory, honor | Wreaths for ancient champions |
| Petunia | Soothing presence | Quirky vintage charm |
| Blossom | New beginnings | General word for bloom |
| Posy | A small bouquet | Also “a short verse” |
| Olive | Peace | Tree and branch symbol |
| Holly | Protection, cheer | Winter evergreen |
| Veronica | Fidelity; the speedwell flower | Latin / Greek name |
| Marguerite | Innocence; the oxeye daisy | French form of Margaret |
| Clementine | Mercy (name); a citrus blossom | Latin clemens |
| Bryony | A climbing vine | Greek “to swell” |
| Susannah | Lily | Hebrew shoshana |
Rare and unique flower names
Less common botanical names that still sound like girls’ names. Pair with unique girl names for more rarities.
| Name | Flower symbolism | Name notes |
|---|---|---|
| Camellia | Admiration, perfection | Named for botanist Georg Kamel |
| Zinnia | Lasting friendship | Named for botanist Johann Zinn |
| Aster | Patience; star-shaped bloom | Greek “star” |
| Clover | Luck | Four-leaf luck |
| Juniper | Protection | Evergreen with blue berries |
| Calla | Magnificent beauty | Greek kallos, “beauty” |
| Freesia | Trust, friendship | Named for botanist Friedrich Freese |
| Gardenia | Secret love | Named for Alexander Garden |
| Verbena | Healing, enchantment | Sacred herb of the Romans |
| Wisteria | Devotion, long life | Cascading purple blooms |
| Lavender | Serenity, devotion | Calming and fragrant |
| Amaryllis | Pride, splendid beauty | Greek “to sparkle” |
| Delphine | Dolphin; the delphinium flower | French name |
| Linnea | The twinflower | Named after Carl Linnaeus; Scandinavian favorite |
| Oleander | Caution | Mediterranean shrub |
| Senna | Clarity | Medicinal flowering plant |
| Columbine | Folly; from Latin “dove” | Also a commedia dell’arte heroine |
| Peony | Prosperity, happy marriage | Named for Paeon, physician to the gods |
| Anemone | Anticipation; “daughter of the wind” | Greek anemos, “wind” |
| Acacia | Hidden love | Greek “thorny” |
Flowering tree and herb names for girls
Blossoming trees and garden herbs make lovely, understated names. See also tree names and herb names.
| Name | Plant | Meaning or symbolism |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry | Cherry blossom tree | Fleeting beauty |
| Sakura | Japanese cherry blossom | Renewal, transience |
| Rowan | Mountain ash | Protection in folklore |
| Linden | Lime tree | Gentleness |
| Sage | Salvia herb | Wisdom |
| Basil | The herb; Greek “royal” | Traditionally a boys’ name, now used for girls |
| Saffron | Crocus spice | Golden luxury |
| Chamomile | Daisy-like herb | Calm, patience |
| Mimosa | Silk tree flower | Sensitivity |
| Hawthorn | May-blossom tree | Hope |
| Lotus | Water flower | Purity, rebirth |
| Orchid | Tropical bloom | Rare beauty, strength |
| Tulip | Spring bulb | Perfect love |
Wildflower and garden names you rarely hear
Meadow wildflowers and fragrant garden plants that still work beautifully as first names.
| Name | Flower symbolism | Name notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hyacinth | Sincerity, playfulness | From the Greek myth of Hyacinthus; a Victorian girls’ name |
| Jonquil | Desire, affection | A fragrant daffodil |
| Larkspur | Lightheartedness; a July birth flower | Spikes of blue and purple |
| Lupine | Imagination | Beloved meadow wildflower |
| Bluebell | Humility, constancy | Woodland favorite |
| Celandine | Future joy | Small yellow spring flower |
| Tansy | Immortality | Old herbal flower |
| Edelweiss | Courage, devotion | Alpine flower; German “noble white” |
| Plumeria | New beginnings | Used in Hawaiian leis |
| Jacaranda | Wisdom, rebirth | Purple flowering tree |
| Rosalie | Beauty, love | French form of Rosalia, from the rose |
| Liliana | Purity | Latin / Italian form of Lily |
| Rosa | Love | Latin and Spanish for rose |
| Buttercup | Cheerfulness | Sweet as a nickname |
| Cassia | Cinnamon blossom | Greek / Latin |
Names that mean flower in other languages
These names carry a floral meaning, even though they don’t sound like English flower words. More at names that mean flower.
| Name | Meaning | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Fleur | Flower | French |
| Flor | Flower | Spanish |
| Florence | Flourishing, blossoming | Latin |
| Hana | Flower | Japanese |
| Anthea | Flowery; epithet of Hera | Greek |
| Chloris | Greek goddess of flowers | Greek |
| Blodwen | White flower | Welsh |
| Bláthnat | Little flower | Irish |
| Yasmin | Jasmine flower | Arabic / Persian |
| Susana | Lily | Hebrew via Spanish |
| Leilani | Heavenly flower (lei: flower garland) | Hawaiian |
| Pua | Flower | Hawaiian |
| Kalina | Viburnum flower | Polish / Slavic |
| Lilja | Lily | Finnish / Scandinavian |
| Nargis | Narcissus flower | Persian / Urdu |
| Padma | Lotus | Sanskrit |
| Kamala | Lotus | Sanskrit |
| Rosalind | Pretty rose (folk meaning) | Latin / Germanic |
| Xochitl | Flower | Nahuatl |
| Zahra | Blossom, radiant | Arabic |
| Hoa | Flower | Vietnamese |
How to choose a flower name for your daughter
- Look up the symbolism. In the Victorian language of flowers, some blooms carry sad meanings — oleander means caution and yellow roses once meant jealousy.
- Consider her birth month flower. January is carnation, May is lily of the valley, July is larkspur, September is aster, October is marigold and December is holly or narcissus.
- Use a flower as a middle name. Rose, Lily, Iris and Ivy are short enough to slip between almost any first and last name. Browse middle names for girls.
- Mix languages for something rarer. Fleur, Hana or Leilani give you the floral meaning without the obvious English word.
- Pair with sibling names. A floral theme can extend to brothers, too — see nature boy names like Rowan, Ash or Linden.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular flower name for girls?
Lily, Violet, Rose, Hazel, Ivy and Magnolia are among the most popular flower-inspired girl names in recent SSA data.
What are rare flower names for girls?
Zinnia, Freesia, Amaryllis, Columbine, Wisteria, Anemone and Linnea are beautiful and still uncommon.
What name means flower?
Flora (Latin), Fleur (French), Hana (Japanese), Anthea (Greek), Blodwen (Welsh), Xochitl (Nahuatl) and Pua (Hawaiian) all mean flower or flowery.
Which flower names are good middle names?
Short blooms such as Rose, Lily, Iris, Ivy, Fern and Daisy make easy, classic middle names.
Are flower names only for girls?
Mostly, but some botanical names are used for boys or as unisex names, including Rowan, Linden, Sage, Basil and Ash.