Flowery and Floral Names

  1. Evergreen
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "always green"
    • Description:

      This offbeat botanical name boasts the trendy Ever sound and a cool wintery vibe. Evergreen was only given to a handful of baby girls in recent years, but would work just as well for a boy.
  2. Solstice
    • Origin:

      English from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "when the sun stands still"
    • Description:

      Solstice graduated from word to official first name when author Lionel Shriver used it for a character in her novel Big Brother. But of course, there were people named Solstice before: 16 baby girls were given the name in the US in 2021, and it was last on the charts for boys in 2018, when six baby boys got the name.
  3. Quitterie
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "the red one"
    • Description:

      Quitterie is a quirky saint’s name which is considered très chic in France at the moment. St Quiteria was a 5th century virgin martyr who was killed after refusing to renounce her Christian faith in order to marry.
  4. Solar
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "of the sun"
    • Description:

      This sunny new word name is gender neutral, used for 13 baby girls and 12 boys in 2021. Along with other celestial and weather choices, we can see Solar getting hotter.
  5. Bryluen
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      The odds that Bryluen will become a success in the US are low, but that might be all the more reason to snag it for yourself. It's a Cornish word meaning "rose," and has only been used as a name in modern times.
  6. Avri
    • Origin:

      Jèrriais, English, or diminutive of Avraham, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "springlike, fresh, dewy; ruler of the elves; father of multitudes"
    • Description:

      Most of the parents that name their sons Avri are likely using it as a creative spelling of Avery, though it is also a Jèrriais name, from the Island of Jersey, meaning "April; spring like". From its Hebrew origins, it is a nickname for Avraham, the Biblical Hebrew variation of Abraham, making this a multicultural option.
  7. Cleome
    • Origin:

      English flower name
    • Meaning:

      "spider flower"
    • Description:

      A pretty plant with pink or lilac flowers.
  8. Wildflower
    • Origin:

      Nature and flower name
    • Description:

      Wildflower may be the ultimate hippie name, added to the lexicon by Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden when they chose it as one of their daughter's middle names. It's generic in the way that Flora and River are, as opposed to Iris and Nile, say. But it has a certain free and creative charm.
  9. Euan
    • Origin:

      Gaelic, Anglicized form of Eoghann
    • Meaning:

      "born of the yew tree"
    • Description:

      The attractive Euan and Ewan are just coming onto the U.S. radar, via actor Ewan MacGregor and Harry Potter's Euan Abercrombie.
  10. Snowdrop
    • Description:

      Snowdrop is a delicate nature-inspired feminine name derived from the early-blooming white flower that often emerges while snow still covers the ground. This botanical name symbolizes hope, purity, and resilience as snowdrops are among the first flowers to bloom at winter's end. Though uncommon as a given name, Snowdrop belongs to the category of modern flower and nature names that have gained popularity in recent decades. The name carries a whimsical, ethereal quality that appeals to parents drawn to nature-themed names. Snowdrop combines the purity associations of snow with the gentle beauty of a small flower, creating a name that's both distinctive and meaningful.
  11. Cinnamon
    • Origin:

      Word name, English from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "cinnamon"
    • Description:

      A sweet and rare spice name, which made its first and only appearance on the US baby name charts in 1969 — the year Neil Young's song "Cinnamon Girl" was released.
  12. Crisanta
    • Origin:

      Spanish from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "golden flower, chrysanthemum"
    • Description:

      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.
  13. Cypress
    • Origin:

      Botanical name
    • Description:

      Lovely entry into the tree name genre, joining Juniper, Maple, and Willow. Nearly 200 babies were named Cypress in the US last year, about 40 percent of them female.
  14. Monty
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "pointed hill"
    • Description:

      Diminutive of Montague or Montgomery that has long been used as a standalone for boys – and for a few girls too, especially during the middle years of the 20th century. It has largely fallen out of favor, though it is frequently used as a standalone boys'name across the pond. With boyish nicknames for girls - a la Charie and Stevie - on trend, Monty has the chance to come back.
  15. Faerydae
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "gift of the fairies"
    • Description:

      The ultimate ethereal name for lovers of fairies, pixies, and sprites.
  16. Yesenia
    • Origin:

      Spanish, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "palm tree; flower"
    • Description:

      Yesenia is a Latinx favorite popularized by a character on a Spanish-language soap opera. Jessenia is another variation. The name is drawn from the name of a palm tree in South America, but Yesenia is also an Arabic name meaning flower, making it an excellent cross-cultural choice.
  17. Ixia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "pine thistle"
    • Description:

      Ixia is a botanical name referring to a genus of plants native to South Africa. The name actually refers to an unrelated plant; those in the ixia family are commonly known as corn lilies.
  18. Beckett
    • Origin:

      English, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "bee hive; bee cottage; little brook"
    • Description:

      A modern unisex update for Rebecca.
  19. Rhodes
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "where roses grow"
    • Description:

      The name of a Greek island and a prestigious scholarship, Rhodes has an upper-crusty vibe and an uber-stylish S ending. Blending a floral, rosy meaning with a strong, unfrilly sound, Rhodes was chosen for 41 girls in a recent year, however, it may be worth considering that it is used about ten times more often for boys.
  20. Vivendel
    • Origin:

      Norwegian nature name
    • Meaning:

      "honeysuckle flower"
    • Description:

      The Norwegian word for "honeysuckle" could make for a fresh and vibrant nature-inspired choice.

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