Baby Name Meanings · Nature, Place and Word Names
Names That Mean Flower
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Roselotte
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…
Florinel
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,…
Narjis
Arabic
"narcissus"
A floral Arabic name which holds significance to those who follow Twelver Shi'ism (the largest group of Shia Muslims), Narjis is said to have been the name of Muhamad al-Mahdi's mother. Also known as…
Orked
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…
Belemir
Turkish
"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…
Lyrian
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";…
Vivendel
Norwegian nature name
"honeysuckle flower"
The Norwegian word for "honeysuckle" could make for a fresh and vibrant nature-inspired choice.
Rosetto
Italian masculine form of Rose
"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…
Rosebud
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…
Tigerlily
English flower name
This name of the bright orange flower found in Asia has been used occasionally in English-speaking countries. A notable namesake is Tiger Lily, the Native American princess from Peter Pan . Read more…
Poppa
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.
Lys
Diminutive of Elisabeth or French
"lily"
Lys is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In French, it derives from 'fleur-de-lis' meaning 'lily,' a flower symbolizing purity and the French monarchy. In Welsh and Scandinavian…
Yunhee
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…
Lily-rose
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.
Yunhee
Korean
"lotus flower, pleasure"
Yunhee, which can be anglicized several ways including Yun-hui and Yoonhee, is a Korean name that can be used for either boys and girls. The meaning changes depending on the hanja or characters used…
Malli
Hindi
"jasmine flower"
Malli is one of those simple-yet-unusual names that are intrinsically fascinating. In the US last year, only seven baby girls were named Malli. English speakers may misunderstand this lovely Indian…
Zahara
Hebrew; Swahili
"to shine; flower"
Zahara, a delicate but strong multicultural name, came into the spotlight when Angelina Jolie bestowed it on her Ethiopian-born daughter, and we predict other parents will adopt it as well. If you…
Xochitl
Nahuatl, Aztec
"flower"
Xochitl is a Nahuatl or Aztec floral name used in southern Mexico and pronounced SO-chee-tl or SHO-chee-tl, although sometimes the "tl" at the end is not pronounced. Internet entrepreneur Xochi Birch…
Violante
Greek and Latin
"purple flower"
Too close to violent.
Tsubaki
Japanese
"camellia flower"
Fragrant floral Japanese name.
