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The timeless southern name has broken the top 100 in 2011. If you think it’s too popular, try these substitutes.

… Penelope to Sophia to Primrose, though it started as a pet form of Josephine. Other P-beginning flower names you may want to consider along with Posey: Poppy, Petal, Primrose.

… are fitting titles for our little girl.” Eva Charlotte, sister of Audrey Kay Theodora Eulalie Primrose, sister of Beatrix and Elowyn+ “Everyone here was so helpful during the naming process …

… AlbaAliceAmelia and EmiliaAnnabelArabellaBeatrice and BeatrixClementina and ClementineConstance and ConnieDaphneEdithElizaEloiseFlorence and FloraGeorgiana and GeorginaImogenIonaIslaIsobelJemimaKittyMargotMarthaMaryMatildaMillieNancyNellOrlaOttiliePhoebePollyPoppy, Posy, and PrimroseRoseSerenTabithaVerity Boys AlastairAlbert and BertieAlfred and AlfieArchibald and ArchieArthurBarnabyBearBeauCasper and CaspianEdwardFelixFergusFrederick and FreddieHectorHarry and HenryHubertHugoLouis …

Looking for name for baby number three. Gender unknown till birth. Due April 30. Looking to find N nickname to match older siblings nicknames.

Here are some of the longer names for girls that I think are quite pretty.

… Cato for boys.  Not to mention a veritable botanical garden of flower and tree names—Primrose, Tulip, Rose, Iris, Violet, Lilac, Jacinda, Maple and Olive, as well as a Flora …

Fairy Oak was one of the many series that awakened my love for books. Re-reading the trilogy last week made me realize many things... like that the characters had …

… the percentage of how they have increased since 2008: Elowen            6450% (yes, really) Marigold         1771% Primrose          1300% Ophelia            652% Isla                  481% Poppy              477% Arabella           301% Saoirse             232% Esme               231% Maeve …

If you want an uncommon flower or botanical name for your little girl, some are more international, or are names that you didn't think of as being botanically based.

… bountiful bouquet of nature names includes Daisy, Fleur, Holly, Ivy, Juniper, Lake, Magnolia, Marigold, Moon, Primrose, Rose, Sage, and Willow We did also notice an increase in international names, and …

Potential middle names, all family names in some way - though not all of them are 'direct' honour names.

… end with the y sound. Marigold – But would this work well in an executive office? Primrose – I really like Primrose, especially with the nickname Prim. But I have not seen …

Pure and Saucy names good for the girls with big cheeks from the stories or the strong and determined ones from history.

… we love. I love floral names and struggled to decide between Lavender, Zinnia, Poppy or Primrose, but Lavender seemed to fit her perfectly.” Trillium Kelly “She is our first and …

Yes, yes we know Rose, Lily, and Violet; but what else? A lot of these names are taken from the Latin or Greek scientific names, so the meanings can vary …

Names that seem familiar and antique, yet aren’t commonly used or known. Usually long names with plenty of nickname opportunities.

A list of precious names that are as cute as a newborn baby panda bear.

Don't know what Avocado's gender is, so here are my favorite choices in the case it's pink in December!

… Pera (Spanish, Italian), Madari (Basque) Holly: Celyn (Welsh) River: Riu (Catalan), Elv (Norwegian), Rio (Spanish) Primrose: Briallen (Welsh) Saffron: Azafran (Spanish) Sage: Salvia (Spanish, Italian) Sapphire: Safir (Swedish, Norwegian, Catalan …

Wanderlust. It inspires us to daydream about long hikes in the forest, sunsets by the beach, and all of the beauty that our lovely planet has to offer. Earth has …

Our January birth announcements are in, and they’re the perfect way to set the baby name scene for the decade ahead! Despite the wintry weather, nature names abounded in …

I chose names that are reasonably usable, along with a brief description of their character and where their name came from.

A beautiful bouquet of blossom names for flowery sweet baby girls or flower power book characters.

Girls names that are sweet, natural and a breath of fresh air. Mostly inspired by nature.

flower and tree names and related themes, because these are some of my personal favourites

Every few months, about as often as I allow myself to relish a hot caramel sundae and with about the same amount of delicious anticipation, I dip into the London …

Every few months, we love to peruse the birth announcements in the London Telegraph in search of new trends in unique British baby names. The most recent listings included a …

Beyond Lily, Violet, and Daisy—a compilation of lovely girls’ names with floral and botanical roots.

Nature-inspired baby names are the trend that keeps on giving – from classic choices like Rose and Robin to contemporary picks like Aspen, Clementine, River and Sage. But if you …

Names that mean rose are sweet and fragrant. Among flower names, names related to roses are some of the most classic and include vintage choices such as Rosalie, Rhoda, and …

This is a list of all my favourite girl names. These are names I'd like to use in the future and maybe these will inspire others as well :)

If your a nickname-lover, some names may seem impossible to shorten. Have no fear, the work has been done for you! Sometimes names are left unused just because they …

** denotes a name related to the universe. ss denotes a name that is also a species specification. p denotes a name that is also a plant. m denotes a …

My name taste is kind of classic and princessy, also most will be incredibly girly. I love names that end with ia, ine, elle, ette, etc.

Dream-like feminine names with a floaty and soft quality. Wisteria, Ophelia, Azaelia, Celeste, Cynthia, Calypso, and more!

Sweetly southern, Magnolia is elegant and nickname rich, calling to mind elegant white flowers and tall trees. Here are some alternatives!

For anyone who loves names, writing a book is an exciting opportunity. Naming an entire world of people? Yes please! But with great power comes great responsibility, to make sure …

Whether the name is to pretentiously obscure, to weird for its own sake or just to simple, these names are just not my style!

By Abby Sandel If you’re expecting a daughter soon, the new most popular baby names stats for the US might be getting a lot of your attention lately. Every …

Names I really love, some of which can't use or wouldn't use for one reason or another.

Fairytale-esque names. I want them to sound like they came straight out of a story book.

Are you looking for a name that is equally aristocratic and trendy. These are names inspired by old money families. Your little princess' name is most likely on this list …

I absolutely LOVE obscure names for girls. I know a lot of little girls with beautiful names that I don't see enough of. While names like "Grace" and "Hannah …

We wish we’d thought of the Nameberry Awards. But the entertaining and illuminating awards given by popular vote to the best names in a range of categories was the …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Some really striking names appeared in the Baby Name Announcement forums in June, with berries outdoing themselves in creativity. This includes twins named Caspian and Melisande, Cassius …

Searching for that sweet spot- names that are uncommon but familiar, sweet and spunky. Bonus points for a great nickname!

This list has unique and interesting baby names that are inspired by nature, literature and mythology. There is quite a variety of names, most are unusual some are classic!

I really like all of these names, but I wouldn't use or couldn't use all of them.

If you are looking for names that are unique or unpopular, then this is the list for you!