Flower Names for Girls (with Meanings)

The name of this tree, famous  for the honey produced from its flowers, can be used as a masculine or feminine baby name.

Manuka

Marjoram is a herb and flower. With nicknames like Margie and Jo at the ready, we think that if Marigold can make a comeback, why not Marjoram?

Marjoram

Mawar is another of the "rose" variants that is almost unheard of outside its home country (in this case, Indonesia), but which deserves consideration given its lilting sound. 

Mawar

Derived from the Greek myrtos, Myrto appears a number of times throughout Greek mythology. It is the name of one of the Maenads (followers of Dionysus), the sister of Patroclus, and an Amazon woman.
 
With its cool -o ending, it could make an interesting twist on vintage-feeling Myrtle.

Myrto

This botanical name is one of the few Dutch names that could work outside the Netherlands, especially in Germany or Scandinavia.

Myrthe

Charming French endearment, first used as a name by Goethe, that now makes an appealing choice -- though the proper feminine form is Mignonne. Note, though, that this is not actually used as a name in France, where Manon would be the closest choice. 
 Mignon is the leading character, a young Italian dancer, in Goethe's novel Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship, upon which an eponymous opera was based. Mignon Eberhart was a popular American mystery writer. 
 The name is also associated with the flower name Mignonette.

Mignon

A melodic and glowing name, derived from Mapuche, the language of the Indigenous people of central Chile, Millaray means "golden flower". It ranked in the Chilean Top 100 in the 2010s and remains a familiar choice. Pronounced as mee-ya-rye, and not as mih-luh-ray as those unfamiliar with it might assume, Millaray is notably borne by actress and presenter Millaray Viera and footballer Millaray Cortés.

Millaray

The Hawaiian word for sunflower is also used figuratively for people who gaze toward the sun, and has a nice resonance with Lion King name Nala.

Nanala

Neeja

This Greek flower and mythological choice doesn't make it into the pantheon of possibilities because of its association with narcissism. But narcissa is December's flower of the month, so Narcissa and Daffodil theoretically make perfect <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/577/names-for-december-babies">names for December babies</a>.

Narcissa

In the Bible, nardos is a perfume poured on Jesus. It is related to spikenard, an essential oil from a Himalayan flower, historically used for medicinal and religious purposes as well as perfume.

Nardos is a common name in Ethiopia and bordering countries.

Nardos

Nasrin has a strong sound and lovely floral meaning. International variants include the Turkish Nesrin and Egyptian Nesreen.

Nasrin

Nicandra is the name of a plant known as apple-of-peru and also shoo-fly plant. It's also the feminine form of Nicander, an ancient Greek poet, physician, and grammarian.

Nicandra is the name of the heroine of the novel Loving and Giving by the Anglo-Irish writer Molly Keane.

Nicandra

Oleana is a lyrical feminine name with possible Slavic or Greek origins. It may be a variant of Elena/Helena (meaning 'bright, shining light') or could relate to Oleander, a flowering plant name. In some Slavic languages, particularly Ukrainian, Oleana appears as a folk variant of Olena (Helena). The name gained some recognition through a Norwegian folk song about a utopian community called 'Oleana.' With its flowing vowels and soft sounds, Oleana has a romantic, almost ethereal quality. Though rare in most English-speaking countries, it carries a natural musicality that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet pronounceable. The name's international connections and gentle sound give it a sophisticated, worldly character while maintaining accessibility.

Oleana

A rare Spanish and Portuguese flower name that is rarely heard elsewhere.

Orquidea

A pretty pan-botanical name from the Sotho languages, spoken mainly in the southern part of Africa.

Palesa

Pansy is an early floral name that lost credibility when it became a derogatory slang term for gay people. Better these days: Posy or Poppy.

Pansy

This fragrant name was sometimes seen in hippie communes in the days of flower power. There were no babies named Patchouli in the US last year, but there were about 25 baby girls named Indica and Sativa.

Patchouli

Pema is related to the more familiar Hindu name Padma and means lotus flower. This delightful name was given to only 14 girls in the USA last year, so it's guaranteed to be a unique choice. Pema is probably most familiar to Westerners through Buddhist nun Pema Chodron and through Jetsun Pema, the Dalai Lama's sister. Note: Pema rhymes with Emma.

Pema

Penthia might not be the most charming flower name, but as the lovely Penelope ascends, and the lovely Cynthia fades away, a compromise may be in order.

Penthia

 are trending in the US and around the world, with flower names such as Iris, Violet, Daisy, Lily, and Rose at the top of international popularity lists.

 popular flower names ranking in the US Top 1000 

include Briar (for both genders), Dahlia, Holly, Ivy, Magnolia, and Poppy.

England, the top flower names are Ivy and Lily

, while in France it's Rose. In Poland, the most popular flower name for girls is Zuzanna, a former of Susan, which means lily.

What unique flower names are trending for baby girls?

? Beautiful and rare flower names include Leilani, Flora, Cassia, and Petal. Cute flower names include Daisy, Posy, Tulip, and even Wildflower.

 range from the exotic Amaryllis to Zinnia to such everyday flower names as Daisy, Clover, and Marigold. Other plant names for girls include Ivy, Marjoram, and Cassia. There are even a few 

Flower baby names can suit every taste and sensibility, from the vintage to the modern, the unique to the familiar.

Flower names for girls including names of flowers such as Rose and Lily and names that mean flower, floral names, plant names, and nature names for baby girls with origins, meanings, and popularity (Page 11)

Flower Names for Girls (with Meanings & Popularity)