Names That Mean Flower

  1. Sudie
    • Origin:

      Variation of Susanna, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "lily"
  2. 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".
  3. 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.
  4. Roselaine
    • Origin:

      Variation of Rosaline or Roselène, combination of Rose and Madelaine, French, Portuguese
    • Meaning:

      "supple horse or pretty rose; shining rose; rose from the high tower"
    • Description:

      A name with a variety of possibly origins, Roselaine can be considered a variation Roseline, Rosalind, Roselène, or Rosaline or a compound name blending Rose and Helène, Rose and Elaine, or Rose and Madelaine. It was moderately well-known in Brazil from the mid-'50s through until the '90s.
  5. Ubah
    • Origin:

      Somali
    • Meaning:

      "flower"
    • Description:

      Ubah is a floral Muslim name that travels light — easily transitioning between languages and cultures. The Real Housewives of New York's Ubah Hassan is a current notable bearer.
  6. Picotee
    • Origin:

      Flower name, from French
    • Meaning:

      "marked with points"
    • Description:

      This very unusual botanical name refers to flowers that have a second color around the edges, commonly found in tulips and carnations. Thomas Hardy named a character Picotee in his novel The Hand of Ethelberta.
  7. Golnar
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "pomegranate flower"
    • Description:

      In English, this Persian name looks harsher than its sound or meaning. But we think it has a lot of dignity; and if Dagmar can get a look it, why not Golnar?
  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. Gülce
    • Origin:

      Turkish from Persian
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      Gülce is derived from the Turkish word for "rose," gül.
  10. Adsila
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "blossom"
    • Description:

      Pretty, pan-botanical Cherokee choice.
  11. Rozella
    • Origin:

      Variation of Rosalia, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      This rare choice from the Rose family might be a variation of Rosalia or a combination name marrying Rose and Ella. That gives you the nicknames Rosie or Ellie.
  12. Viorela
    • Origin:

      Romanian, feminine form of Viorel
    • Meaning:

      "violet flower; Alpine Squill"
    • Description:

      Elegant and distinctive, this Romanian botanical name refers to either the sweet violet flower or the Alpine Squill, both of which are violet in color. It could make an interesting choice for those who like Viola or Violet but want something different.
  13. Haruka
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "distant; spring flower"
  14. Tsubaki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "camellia flower"
    • Description:

      Fragrant floral Japanese name.
  15. Papatya
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "daisy"
    • Description:

      A virtually unknown choice in the U.S and rare in its native Turkey too, Papatya is nevertheless attractive and usable for the baby namer who truly wants something different, but with a familiar and floral meaning. It comes directly from the Turkish word for "daisy".
  16. Gozdegul
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "the favorite rose"
    • Description:

      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 for "rose", it is a floral choice with strong sounds.
  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. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. Anthimi
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "of flowers"
    • Description:

      Sharing sounds with Anthea, Xanthe, and Ianthe, this melodic Greek name is associated with blooming flowers. The masculine form is Anthimos.

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