Names That Mean Flower
- Sudie
Origin:
Variation of Susanna, HebrewMeaning:
"lily"
- Vartan
Origin:
Form of Vardan, ArmenianMeaning:
"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".
- Royson
Origin:
English, ScottishMeaning:
"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.
- Roselaine
Origin:
Variation of Rosaline or Roselène, combination of Rose and Madelaine, French, PortugueseMeaning:
"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.
- Ubah
Origin:
SomaliMeaning:
"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.
- Picotee
Origin:
Flower name, from FrenchMeaning:
"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.
- Golnar
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"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?
- Rodica
Origin:
RomanianMeaning:
"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.
- Gülce
Origin:
Turkish from PersianMeaning:
"rose"Description:
Gülce is derived from the Turkish word for "rose," gül.
- Adsila
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"blossom"Description:
Pretty, pan-botanical Cherokee choice.
- Rozella
Origin:
Variation of Rosalia, LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Viorela
Origin:
Romanian, feminine form of ViorelMeaning:
"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.
- Haruka
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"distant; spring flower"
- Tsubaki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"camellia flower"Description:
Fragrant floral Japanese name.
- Papatya
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"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".
- Gozdegul
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"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.
- Eldlilja
Origin:
IcelandicMeaning:
"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.
- Elínrós
Origin:
Compound name, IcelandicMeaning:
"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.
- Poppa
Origin:
Norse and French flower nameMeaning:
"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.
- Anthimi
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"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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