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Here are 120 flower names for girls, each with the plant it comes from and what it has traditionally stood for. The lists run from the classics (Rose, Lily, Violet) through unusual picks (Azalea, Zinnia), international names that mean “flower” in other languages, herbs and greens, trees and blossoms, and the vintage and modern ends of the style. Every name is real and in use; nothing here is invented.
How to choose a flower name
Flower names split into two kinds. The first are plain plant words used as names: Rose, Daisy, Willow. They are easy to spell, instantly understood, and their popularity tracks fashion closely. The second are names that mean flower or come from a flower in another language: Fleur, Hana, Zahra, Blodwen. They read as ordinary given names and carry the botany quietly.
Decide which kind you want first. Then apply the usual tests: say it with the surname, write out the initials, and list the nicknames. Flower names are gentle by default, so if you want more edge, look at the herbs and trees (Sage, Juniper, Rowan) or the bolder blooms (Dahlia, Azalea, Indigo). If you want to explore beyond this list, the Baby Name Generator can filter by nature and botanical themes.
Classic flower names for girls
These have been given as first names for well over a century and sit comfortably next to any surname.
Classic flowers
- Rose — the rose; love and beauty
- Lily — the lily; purity and rebirth
- Violet — the violet; modesty and faithfulness
- Iris — the iris; Greek for rainbow, messenger goddess
- Daisy — the daisy; Old English “day's eye”, innocence
- Jasmine — jasmine; Persian yasmin, sweetness and grace
- Poppy — the poppy; remembrance and rest
- Holly — holly; protection, evergreen through winter
- Ivy — ivy; fidelity and endurance
- Heather — heather; Scottish moorland, luck
- Camellia — camellia; named for botanist Kamel, admiration
- Lilac — lilac; first love, early spring
- Marguerite — French for daisy; also “pearl”
- Rosalie — French form of Rose
- Lillian — English elaboration of Lily
- Rosa — Latin, Spanish and Italian rose
- Liliana — Spanish and Italian form of Lillian
- Jessamine — older English form of jasmine
- Rosanna — Rose plus Anna, “graceful rose”
- Erica — the heather genus; also Norse “eternal ruler”
Unusual and international flower names
Unusual picks are real flowers rarely used as names. International picks either mean “flower” outright or name a specific bloom in another language; many are common given names in their home countries. For more names in this register, see unique girl names.
Unusual flower names
- Azalea — azalea; Greek “dry”, showy spring shrub
- Zinnia — zinnia; named for botanist Zinn, endurance
- Clementine — the clementine tree; Latin “merciful”
- Amaryllis — amaryllis; Greek “to sparkle”, pride
- Calla — calla lily; Greek “beautiful”
- Anemone — anemone; Greek “windflower”
- Lavender — lavender; Latin “to wash”, calm
- Saffron — saffron crocus; golden spice, warmth
- Bluebell — bluebell; woodland flower, humility
- Tansy — tansy; Greek “immortality”
- Peony — peony; named for Paeon the healer, prosperity
- Aster — aster; Greek “star”, patience
- Freesia — freesia; named for botanist Freese, friendship
- Wisteria — wisteria; named for Caspar Wistar, devotion
- Verbena — verbena; Latin “sacred bough”
International flower names
- Fleur — French, “flower”
- Hana — Japanese, “flower”
- Sakura — Japanese, “cherry blossom”; fleeting beauty
- Rosalind — Germanic, later read as Latin “lovely rose”
- Flora — Latin, Roman goddess of flowers
- Fiorella — Italian, “little flower”
- Blodwen — Welsh, “white flower”
- Kalina — Slavic, the viburnum shrub
- Zahra — Arabic, “flower, radiant”
- Ayana — Oromo (Ethiopia), “beautiful flower”
- Leilani — Hawaiian, “heavenly flowers”
- Chrysanthe — Greek, “golden flower”
- Yasmin — Persian and Arabic, jasmine
- Lotus — Greek, the lotus; purity in Asian traditions
- Padma — Sanskrit, “lotus”
- Nasrin — Persian, “wild rose”
- Anthea — Greek, “flower”, epithet of Hera
- Gulnar — Persian, “pomegranate flower”
- Rhoda — Greek, “rose”
- Susanna — Hebrew, “lily”
Herb, green, tree and blossom names
Herbs and trees give you the botanical feel with a firmer sound. Several are gender-neutral (Sage, Rowan, Juniper), which suits families who want a name that works for any child.
Herbs and greens
- Sage — sage; Latin “wise”, wisdom and cleansing
- Juniper — juniper; evergreen, protection
- Laurel — bay laurel; victory and honor
- Olive — the olive tree; peace
- Olivia — Latin, from the olive tree
- Rosemary — rosemary; “dew of the sea”, remembrance
- Clover — clover; luck
- Fern — the fern; sincerity, shade-loving
- Angelica — angelica herb; Latin “angelic”
- Sorrel — sorrel; sharp-tasting leaf, also a color
- Bryony — bryony; English climbing vine
- Alyssa — from alyssum; Greek “not madness”
- Daphne — Greek, “laurel”; nymph turned into a tree
- Lauren — from laurel, via Laurence
- Kezia — Hebrew, “cassia”, the spice tree
Trees and blossoms
- Magnolia — magnolia; named for Pierre Magnol, dignity
- Willow — the willow; grace and flexibility
- Hazel — the hazel tree; wisdom in Celtic lore
- Acacia — acacia; Greek “thorn”, resilience
- Linden — the linden tree; German symbol of love
- Aspen — the aspen; trembling leaves
- Cherry — cherry blossom and fruit
- Elowen — Cornish, “elm tree”
- Ilana — Hebrew, “tree”
- Rowan — the rowan tree; Irish “little red one”
- Sequoia — the giant redwood; named for Sequoyah
- Cypress — the cypress; evergreen, mourning and eternity
- Amandine — French, “almond”
- Olwen — Welsh, “white footprint”; flowers grew where she walked
- Maple — the maple tree; strength, autumn color
- Sylvie — Latin, “of the forest”
- Tamar — Hebrew, “date palm”
- Alona — Hebrew, “oak”
- Ashley — Old English, “ash tree meadow”
- Mirabelle — French, the mirabelle plum
Vintage and modern flower names
Vintage names peaked around the late 1800s and early 1900s and are quietly coming back. Modern picks are either recent arrivals or old words that only became first names in the last generation. If you like the vintage end, rare girl names has more revived Victorian picks.
Vintage flower names
- Marigold — marigold; “Mary's gold”, warmth
- Primrose — primrose; “first rose”, youth
- Myrtle — myrtle; sacred to Venus, love
- Hyacinth — hyacinth; Greek myth, constancy
- Pansy — pansy; French pensée, “thought”
- Viola — Latin, “violet”; Shakespeare's heroine
- Flossie — pet form of Florence, “flourishing”
- Gardenia — gardenia; named for Alexander Garden, secret love
- Cassia — the cassia tree; Greek, cinnamon spice
- Hortensia — hydrangea; Latin “of the garden”
- Rosamund — Germanic “horse protection”, read as “rose of the world”
- Fuchsia — fuchsia; named for Leonhart Fuchs, vivid pink
- Petunia — petunia; Tupi origin, once meant resentment
- Jonquil — jonquil; a daffodil relative, desire
- Florrie — Victorian pet form of Florence
Modern flower names
- Dahlia — dahlia; named for Anders Dahl, elegance
- Posy — a small bouquet; also from Josephine
- Blossom — any flowering bloom; fresh start
- Ione — Greek, “violet”
- Meadow — a field of wildflowers
- Indigo — the indigo plant; deep blue dye
- Tulip — tulip; Persian “turban”, perfect love
- Orchid — orchid; luxury and rare beauty
- Briar — the wild rose thicket; Sleeping Beauty's name
- Bloom — the act of flowering
- Lilou — French pet form of Lily
- Florentina — Latin, “blooming”
- Rosie — pet form of Rose, now standalone
- Mimosa — the mimosa; sensitive leaves, yellow bloom
- Jacinta — Spanish, “hyacinth”
Nickname potential and sibling sets
Most flower names are short and do not shorten further, which some parents like and some find limiting. Where a nickname exists, know it before you commit:
- Built-in nicknames — Magnolia (Maggie, Nola), Marigold (Goldie, Mari), Clementine (Clem, Tina), Rosalind (Ros, Rosie), Wisteria (Wisty), Juniper (June, Junie), Primrose (Rosie, Prim).
- Names that stay as they are — Rose, Lily, Ivy, Fern, Sage, Fleur, Hana. Pair these with a longer middle name if you want options later.
- Formal fallback — if you love Daisy but want a longer legal name, Margaret is the traditional root. Lily and Lillian, Rosie and Rosalie, Posy and Josephine work the same way.
For sibling sets, one flower name usually works better than two. Rose and Lily as sisters can feel like a matched set; Rose and Hazel, or Lily and Wren, keep the nature link without the twin effect. If you already have a flower-named daughter, pick a tree, herb or bird name for the next child. For a brother, unique boy names has nature options like Rowan, Cedar and Ash that sit well alongside a floral sister.
Middle names that fit flower names
Flower names are soft, so the middle name is where you add structure. Two patterns work reliably:
- One-syllable flower, longer middle — Rose Elizabeth, Fern Josephine, Sage Victoria, Ivy Catherine.
- Longer flower, short middle — Magnolia Jane, Dahlia Mae, Azalea Kate, Clementine Rae.
Avoid two flowers together (Lily Rose reads as a compound name, which is fine if that is the plan) and avoid matching endings (Violet Margaret, Zinnia Olivia). Family surnames make strong middles for the plainer flower names: Rose Hartley, Willow Bennett. Our middle names guide has longer pairing lists by first-name rhythm.
FAQ
What is the most popular flower name for girls?
In the US, Lily, Violet, Ivy and Hazel have all sat inside the top 100 in recent years, with Rose more common as a middle name than a first. Check the current SSA top 1,000 at ssa.gov for this year's rank, since the order shifts annually.
Are flower names too soft for a grown woman?
No. Rose, Iris, Daisy and Violet have been worn by scientists, judges and heads of state. If softness worries you, pick from the herbs and trees (Sage, Juniper, Laurel) or give a longer middle name that adds weight.
Which flower names work in more than one language?
Rosa, Flora, Viola, Lilia, Iris and Jasmine are recognized across most European languages with the same spelling. Hana works in Japanese, Czech and Arabic contexts, though with different meanings. Say the name to a speaker of each language your child will grow up with before you decide.
Can a flower name be gender-neutral?
Yes. Sage, Rowan, Juniper, Laurel and Indigo are used for any child, and Ash and Cedar sit on the tree side. The blooms themselves (Rose, Lily, Daisy) are used almost entirely for girls in English-speaking countries.
Do I need to know the flower's symbolism?
Only if it matters to you. Victorian flower language was never consistent, and most people will not know that Petunia once meant resentment. Pick the name for its sound and the plant you love. The symbolism is a nice story, not a rule.
Is a rare flower name hard to live with?
Only if it is hard to spell from hearing it. Azalea, Zinnia and Dahlia are unusual but phonetic. Names like Fuchsia and Hyacinth get misspelled often, so test them on three people before you commit.