Names That Mean Asphodel

  1. Daffodil
    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "asphodel"
    • Description:

      Yes, though it seems so extreme, girls were actually sometimes given this name a century ago; now it is so uncommon it would make a strong springtime statement. Biggest obstacle: the nickname Daffy.
  2. Irit
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "asphodel flower"
    • Description:

      Irit means "asphodel," which refers to a genus of perennial flower native to the Mediterranean and Middle East.