Names That Mean Flower

Irit means "asphodel," which refers to a genus of perennial flower native to the Mediterranean and Middle East.

This rare choice from the Rose family might be a variation of Rosalia or a combination name marrying Rose and Ella. That gives you the nicknames Rosie or Ellie.

Lacks the cachet of some newer place-names.

In Khmer, pka is the word for "flower", pka chhouk denotes the lotus in particular.

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Barrett made this lovely and unusual flower name familiar to English speakers. Giacinda is the Italian version.

The name Xion has two separate origins, the first being from the Japanese unisex name, Shion. Comprised of elements meaning "tide", "aster", and "I remember", the Xion spelling was used for a female character in popular game franchise, Kingdom Hearts.

This rare, botanical compound could make a bold middle name for a winter baby.

Royal and Rory are both in the US Top 1000 for girls where they join a number of surname-inspired names ending in -son, from long-time favorite Madison to the newer Emerson. The yet to rank Royson could be a new consideration with its rosy feel, but tougher edge.

Caspia is both a feminization of the rising star Caspian, and the name of a flower that often grows near the sea or on salt marshes. Likely derived from the Latin term Caspii, meaning "white", Caspia could make an unexpected full name for Cassie or perhaps an alternative to Juniper.

A unisex Japanese name, with a variety of meanings depending on which kanji combinations are used. It is often said to mean "aster", giving it a botanical tie, and a link to remembrance based on the symbolism of the aster flower.

Roy, Royce, Royal, and Rory are all in the US Top 1000, where they join a plethora of surname-inspired names ending in -son. Royson is a new consideration, with a smart, handsome feel to it, combined with a touch of the floral.

Sharing sounds with Anthea, Xanthe, and Ianthe, this melodic Greek name is associated with blooming flowers. The masculine form is Anthimos.

Derived from the Greek element anthos, Anthimos is a botanical name and a Saint's name associated with blooming flowers. The feminine form is Anthimi while the Latinized variation is Anthimus.

A name with a variety of possibly origins, Roselaine can be considered a variation Roseline, Rosalind, Roselène, or Rosaline or a compound name blending Rose and Helène, Rose and Elaine, or Rose and Madelaine. It was moderately well-known in Brazil from the mid-'50s through until the '90s.

Aubrieta could be viewed as an alternative form of the popular Aubrey, however, it is also a botanical name. Named for illustrator and artist Claude Aubriet, it is a spreading, trailing plant with purple flowers. Aubrieta is currently a very rare option in the US, but its own that feels like it would fit in with current trends.

A bright and floral feeling smoosh name, combining Elín and Rós. It is a modern Icelandic creation that would be pronounced with a rolled R.

A simple, floral boy name of Hindi origin, that coincides with a Dutch surname meaning "lot". Kavela is a feminine form, while an alternative spelling is Kavele.