Names That Mean Flower

  1. Tandy
    • Origin:

      Native American
    • Meaning:

      "flower"
    • Description:

      Fresher sounding than Mandy or Brandy, but Thandie might be a more original way to go.
  2. Aubrieta
    • Origin:

      Flower name, elaboration of Aubrey
    • Meaning:

      "trailing purple flower; elf ruler"
    • Description:

      Aubrieta could be viewed as an alternative form of the popular Aubrey, however, it is also a botanical name. Named for illustrator and artist Claude Aubriet, it is a spreading, trailing plant with purple flowers. Aubrieta is currently a very rare option in the US, but its own that feels like it would fit in with current trends.
  3. Lilliandil
    • Origin:

      Popular culture
    • Meaning:

      "sea of lillies"
    • Description:

      Ethereal, yet with the familiarity of Lily about it, Lilliandil is a name created by Douglas Gresham for the movie adaptation of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, based of C.S Lewis's
      Narnia novels. An unnamed character in the novel, inspired by Luthien and Arwen from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, Gresham chose the name Lilliandil inspired by the sea of lilies, also known as the Silver Sea, that appears in the book.
  4. Haruka
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "distant; spring flower"
  5. Shoshanna
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Shoshana, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "lily"
    • Description:

      Shoshanna is a variation of one of the best-known original Hebrew baby names for girls , the original of Susanna. This is the spelling used by Shoshanna Lonstein, a designer who creates the Shoshanna clothing line and also the name of one of the four leading characters on the TV show Girls, Shoshanna Shapiro.
  6. Sudie
    • Origin:

      Variation of Susanna, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "lily"
  7. Ivančica
    • Origin:

      Variation of Ivana, Croatian
    • Meaning:

      "God is Gracious; daisy"
    • Description:

      Strong but sparky, Ivančica is a Croatian name, that can be interpreted as a variation on Ivana and Ivanka, both international, feminine forms of John, or as a botanical name, derived from the Croatian word for "daisy".
  8. Rodica
    • Origin:

      Romanian
    • Meaning:

      "fruit, rose"
    • Description:

      A Romanian name, also used in Spain, Rodica could come from the Romanian element rod meaning "fruit", or the Greek element rhodon meaning "rose". A nature name either way, it is rare with familiar sounds.
  9. Vartan
    • Origin:

      Form of Vardan, Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      A floral boys name of Armenian origin, with a sweet meaning but a strong, classic sound. This form is used in Western Armenia, however Vardan is more popular throughout the country, ranking in the Top 50. It ultimately derives from the Iranian word for "rose".
  10. Yunhee
    • Origin:

      Korean
    • Meaning:

      "lotus flower, pleasure"
    • Description:

      A Korean name that can work for either gender, Yunhee can be anglicized as Yun-hui and Yoonhee, among other variations. Like other Korean names, it has a number of meanings depending on the hanja or characters used to write the name's syllables, with lotus flower and pleasure two of the most common.
  11. Poppa
    • Origin:

      Norse and French flower name
    • Meaning:

      "poppy"
    • Description:

      Poppa of Bayeux was a matriarch of the family that became the House of Normandy. Poppa is a fresh and unexpected medieval name that would work today, given the popularity if Pippa and Poppy.
  12. Abeba
    • Origin:

      Amharic
    • Meaning:

      "flower"
    • Description:

      Palindromic name often heard in Ethiopia.
  13. Narjis
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "narcissus"
    • Description:

      A floral Arabic name which holds significance to those who follow Twelver Shi'ism (the largest group of Shia Muslims), Narjis is said to have been the name of Muhamad al-Mahdi's mother. Also known as the Hidden Iman, Muhamad al-Mahdi is believed to be last of the Twelve Imans who will appear at the end of times to bring peace and redemption to Islam.
  14. Ruža
    • Origin:

      Serbian, Macedonian, Croatian
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      A distinctive international variation of Rosa. Croatian opera Ruža Pospiš-Baldani, Slovenian Olympic gymnast Ruža Vojsk, and anti-fascist Ruža Petrović are notable bearers.
  15. Orked
    • Origin:

      Malay
    • Meaning:

      "orchid flower"
    • Description:

      A botanical, Malay word name, used occasionally in its native country, Orked translates literally to "orchid", making it a distinctively Malaysian choice that would be easily interpreted in a number of different languages. The name appears in a Yasmin Ahmad's film trilogy, Orked, borne by one of the main characters. The first movie Sepet was an award winning film in Malaysia and internationally.
  16. Royson
    • Origin:

      English, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "son of Roy; son of Royce"
    • Description:

      Roy, Royce, Royal, and Rory are all in the US Top 1000, where they join a plethora of surname-inspired names ending in -son. Royson is a new consideration, with a smart, handsome feel to it, combined with a touch of the floral.
  17. Eldlilja
    • Origin:

      Icelandic
    • Meaning:

      "fire lily"
    • Description:

      A botanical name of Icelandic origin, Eldlilja literally translates to "fire lily". Scientifically known as Lilium bulbiferum, the lily gets its common name from its flowers which are bright yellow and orange with red dots.
  18. Lavandin
    • Origin:

      Botanical name
    • Meaning:

      "blue, gray flower"
    • Description:

      An undiscovered floral name, Lavandin is the name of a hybrid plant, created by crossing English and Portuguese lavender. The result is a larger plant with more flowers, that is particularly good for making aromatherapy oils, cosmetics, and cleaning products.
  19. Palesa
    • Origin:

      Sotho
    • Meaning:

      "flower"
    • Description:

      A pretty pan-botanical name from the Sotho languages, spoken mainly in the southern part of Africa.
  20. Elínrós
    • Origin:

      Compound name, Icelandic
    • Meaning:

      "shining light + rose"
    • Description:

      A bright and floral feeling smoosh name, combining Elín and Rós. It is a modern Icelandic creation that would be pronounced with a rolled R.

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