Far-flung Blossoms

The most popular flower name in Israel, though that popularity does not extend to the US.

Unknown but eminently usable choice, especially for Jewish parents, with lovely meaning.

This name was given a lithe and graceful image by ballerina Gelsey Kirkland, but was later far surpassed by Kelsey and Chelsea.

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".

One Japanese name that feels Western, though not quite American.

This name gets given to a handful of Persian girls each year in both the USA and the UK.

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?

Commonly heard in Israel, but here it could be an unusual way to honor Grandma Rose.

Crisanta, while not related to Christine, would make a pretty and highly unusual alternative to that tried-and-true name. Because of its relationship to the chrysanthemum, the flower of the month of November, it's one of the recommended names for Scorpio babies as well as names for November babies. Crisanta might also give you a fresh route to nicknames like Cris, Crissy, or Cristie.

This fragrant name is unfortunately just too close to the English word malady to be a good omen for English-speakers.

Kantuta is the Quechua name for the national flower of both Bolivia and Peru, which is known for flowering around Christmas time. With its vivid green foliage and extremely bright red bell-shaped flowers, the plant encapsulates many traditional Christmas symbols, making Kantuta one of the great unique names for Christmas babies.

The Calytrix flower is endemic to much of Australia and is part of the myrtle family. They are commonly known as star flowers, due to their dainty (usually bright white) 5 petalled flowers. The name derives from Greek calyx "cup" + trix "hair".

A sweet and feminine Italian name almost unheard of here.

Has a pleasantly fizzy, effervescent feeling.

This Dutch girls' name meaning little flower is one of the more common Dutch-origin names used in the Netherlands today.

A highly unusual flower name that could give you Clio for short.

This Thai name can get shortened to Niki or Nika.

Lillias is a spin on Lilias, two international members of the popular Lily family. Whatever the spelling, the name is so rare that it was given to no baby girls in the US in 2015.