Baby Name Meanings · Nature, Place and Word Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hawaiian
"scarlet sage"
A pretty, botanical choice that features in a much covered song called Pua Lililehua , this is the Hawaiian name for salvia coccinea, a plant with bright red flowers, more commonly known as Scarlet…
Turkish
"golden, yellow, daffodil"
A bright and succinct name of Turkish origin, with a glowing meaning to match, Zerrin derives from the Persian zarrin . It is also used as the Turkish word for daffodil, lending the name a springy…
Japanese
"flower"
A Japanese name combining hana and ka , both of which mean flower, Hanaka is a truly flower name with a zippy sound.
Form of Vardan, Armenian
"rose"
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…
Variation of Ivana, Croatian
"God is Gracious; daisy"
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…
Scottish, Irish
"daisy, gold or white flower; metal worker, blacksmith"
A rare floral name for boys, this Scottish name is used to refer to white and golden wildflowers, usually daisies. Possibly borrowed from the Old Norse gollinn or inspired by the Old English golde…
Botanical name
"blue, gray flower"
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…
Arabic
"young woman; Damask rose"
A significant name in Islamic tradition, Juwayriyyah was borne by the eighth wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Also spelled Juwayriya, Juwairiyya, and Juwairiya, the name has two meanings depending on…
"the favorite rose"
Also written as Gözdegül or sometimes as Gözde Gül, this Turkish compound name blends together two names with pleasant meanings. From Gözde, meaning "favorite, dearest, pet" and Gül, the Turkish word…
German, Dutch
"rose + free man"
Poetic and whimsical but with touch of valor about it, Roselotte is a rare compound name, blending two classics together. It would likely be pronounced with four syllables ("RO-zuh-law-tuh") in…
Romanian diminutive of Florin, Latin
"flower; flourishing"
A floral, almost poetic feeling choice, Florinel is heard predominantly in Romanian where it is notably borne by footballers Florinel Coman and Florinel Mirea. It is a diminutive form of Florin,…
Malay
"orchid flower"
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…
"cornflower"
A bright and pretty Turkish name, with a poetic and floral feel, Belemir means "cornflower". Notably borne by actress Belemir Temizsoy, it also appears as a masculine name in Tolkien's Lord of the…
Variation of Illyria, Lirio, Lyra, or Lirija, Albanian, Portuguese, Greek
"Illyrian; lily; lyre; freedom"
Light and lilting, Lyrian has a number of different roots, including: the ancient place name of Illyria (fictionalized in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night ); the Portuguese Líria and Lírio meaning "lily";…
Norwegian nature name
"honeysuckle flower"
The Norwegian word for "honeysuckle" could make for a fresh and vibrant nature-inspired choice.
Italian masculine form of Rose
While its feminine counterpart Rosetta is far more popular, this botanical boy name is an established choice, with a touch of poetic flair and an obvious nature-connection. Joining the likes of…
Flower name
Rosebud, a charming flower name, was the childhood nickname used for author Nathaniel Hawthorne's daughter Rose, who made a name for herself by founding the modern hospice movement. Rose Hawthorne…
Norse and French flower name
"poppy"
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.
Korean
"lotus flower, pleasure"
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…
English hyphenated flower name
Hyphenated names are more popular than ever for girls in England these days, and the flowery Lily-Rose is one of the top choices.
