Eccentric Botanical Names for Girls

Geranium

Flower name, from Greek

"crane"

Offbeat flower name, sure to raise some eyebrows. But with Lily, Rose, and even Daisy starting to wilt, more alluring blooms such as Geranium, Magnolia, and Azalea may blossom.

Gwenith

Gwenith is a feminine name of Welsh origin, related to the more common Gwen or Gwyneth. The name derives from the Welsh word 'gwen' meaning 'white,' 'fair,' or 'blessed.' The suffix '-ith' adds a…

Harmonia

Greek

"agreement, concord"

One Greek mythological name -- she was the goddess of order -- not yet embraced by American parents.

Heliotrope

botanical name

Despite the beauty of this flower's appearance and fragrance, this is one of the clumsier flower names.

Hortensia

Latin

"of the garden"

Hortensia is an ancient Roman name that's also the common name of the flower hydrangea. The French form of the name is Hortense, which is coming back into style in Paris but has never caught on in…

Hyacinth

Flower name, from Greek

"blue larkspur; precious stone"

Though it may not be as sweet and gentle as, say, Violet, the purple-hued Hyacinth still might hold some appeal for the parent seeking a truly unusual flower name. In Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was…

Helin

Helin is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Kurdish culture, it means 'nest' or 'eagle's nest,' symbolizing protection and home. In Scandinavian usage, particularly Finnish, it's a…

Larkspur

English botanical name

A rarer-than-rare floral name with a sting in the tail!