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Flowery and Floral Names

  1. Holloway

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "hollow way, sunken path"

    • Description:

      A habitational surname denoting ancestors from one of the numerous English towns called Holloway. It first broke into the charts as a female name in 2020, when it was given to six baby girls. Since then, it has charted once in 2021, but for boys.
  2. Callalily

    • Origin:

      English from Greek flower name

    • Description:

      The Calla lily is a beautiful trumpet-shaped lily flower, usually white in color, which symbolizes purity and innocence. Its name derives from the Greek kallos, meaning "beauty".
  3. Himari

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "sunflower; sunshine + hollyhock"

    • Description:

      A bright and pretty Japanese name, hugely popular in its native Japan.
  4. Morgelyn

    • Origin:

      Cornish

    • Meaning:

      "sea holly"

    • Description:

      Morgelyn is a Cornish compound name derived from the Welsh mor, meaning "sea" and kelyn, "holly." Sea holly is another name for the Eryngium plant, which showcases prickly purple blooms, making Morgelyn a botanical name.
  5. Noam

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "pleasantness, charm, tenderness"

    • Description:

      A popular name for both sexes in Israel, in the Top 10 for boys and Top 100 for girls.
  6. Palesa

    • Origin:

      Sotho

    • Meaning:

      "flower"

    • Description:

      A pretty pan-botanical name from the Sotho languages, spoken mainly in the southern part of Africa.
  7. Evergreen

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "always green"
  8. Morley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "moor, meadow clearing"

    • Description:

      Gently pleasant English family name long associated with 60-Minuteman Morley Safer.
  9. Julep

    • Origin:

      English from Persian

    • Meaning:

      "rose water"
  10. Caraway

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      An edible plant used in seed and spice form.
  11. Mawar

    • Origin:

      Bahasa and Urdu

    • Meaning:

      "rose"

    • Description:

      Mawar is another of the "rose" variants that is almost unheard of outside its home country (in this case, Indonesia), but which deserves consideration given its lilting sound.
  12. Liodor

    • Origin:

      Variation of Iliodor, Russian from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gift of the sun"

    • Description:

      Liodor is the Leo and Theodore mash-up you didn't know you needed — with authentic Russian roots! It ultimately derives from the Greek name Heliodoros.
  13. Avri

    • Origin:

      English or Hebrew, spelling variation of Avery or feminine short form of Avraham

    • Description:

      The name recently given to their daughter by Susan and Robert Downey, Jr. is pronounced like Avery and may be seen as a kree8tiv spelling variation of that popular unisex name or a girlish short form of Avraham, the Biblical Hebrew form of Abraham.
  14. Deren

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "collector, one who picks flowers"

    • Description:

      Deren is a name that could easily cross borders — and who wouldn't love it, with that whimsical meaning?
  15. Rosewood

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "rose wood"

    • Description:

      A beautiful English surname that's also a type of richly colored timber, Rosewood makes an interesting spin on the Rose names for a boy. It is also the surname of Dr Beaumont Rosewood, Jr from the Fox police drama series Rosewood.
  16. Snowdrop

    • Description:

      Snowdrop is a delicate nature-inspired feminine name derived from the early-blooming white flower that often emerges while snow still covers the ground. This botanical name symbolizes hope, purity, and resilience as snowdrops are among the first flowers to bloom at winter's end. Though uncommon as a given name, Snowdrop belongs to the category of modern flower and nature names that have gained popularity in recent decades. The name carries a whimsical, ethereal quality that appeals to parents drawn to nature-themed names. Snowdrop combines the purity associations of snow with the gentle beauty of a small flower, creating a name that's both distinctive and meaningful.
  17. Crescent

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "increasing, growing"

    • Description:

      Crescent is an intriguing word name with a pretty sound and links to the moon. Cressie could make for a cute nickname, as used in the Worst Witch children's TV series, short for Crescentmoon.
  18. Pema

    • Origin:

      Tibetan

    • Meaning:

      "lotus flower"

    • Description:

      Pema is related to the more familiar Hindu name Padma and means lotus flower. This delightful name was given to only 14 girls in the USA last year, so it's guaranteed to be a unique choice. Pema is probably most familiar to Westerners through Buddhist nun Pema Chodron and through Jetsun Pema, the Dalai Lama's sister.
  19. Gardiner

    • Description:

      Gardiner is a masculine name of Old French and English origin functioning primarily as a surname before its occasional use as a first name. Derived from the occupational term for one who tends or works in gardens, it literally means "gardener" or "keeper of the garden." As a first name, Gardiner carries aristocratic and professional connotations, with historical associations to prominent families particularly in Britain and New England. While uncommon as a first name, it appeals to parents drawn to occupational surnames and traditional English naming patterns. Gardiner suggests qualities of nurturing, cultivation, and patience, with subtle connections to nature and growth. The name has a distinguished, classic quality that evokes landed gentry and refined tastes.

  20. Meli

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Melissa or Cherokee variation of Mary, Greek, Hebrew or Egyptian

    • Meaning:

      "honeybee; drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"