The Top 10 Flower Names

In search of the perfect first name for their baby, parents are inspired not only by movies, books, and trends but also repeatedly by the world of botany. No wonder, as first names inspired by flowers are not only particularly melodic but also have beautiful meanings.

The most beautiful girls' names

The selection of girls' names from the world of botany is vast – the floral creations are popular in many countries and therefore often exist in various variations and translations. A selection of the most beautiful flower-inspired girls' names and their meanings can be found here:

1. Alyssa

The name Alyssa can be derived from the plant Alyssum, known in German as Steinkraut. Additionally, it is Alyssa a form of the Old High German name Adelheid and means "the beautiful".

2. Dahlia or Dalia

Dahlia is the Latin name for the dahlia, which blooms in many beautiful colors.

3. Daisy

Daisy means the well-known daisy in English.

4. Flora, Fleur, Zahra

Names meaning "the flower" or "the blossom" exist in many languages, including Flora ( Latin), Flower (or) Zahra (arabic)

5. Iris

Iris has several beautiful meanings: In Latin, the sword line is called Iris designates, in ancient Greek mythology the messenger goddess Iris bore the symbol of the rainbow.

6. Jasmine, Yasmin, Yasemin

A classic among flower names is the Persian name Jasmin, derived from the eponymous white-flowering plant.

7. Lilia, Lilly

Lilia, Lili or Lilly is inspired by the lily, in English "lily".

8. Narges

Narges comes from Old Persian and means daffodil.

9. Nasrin, Nesrin

The name as well Nasrin is of Old Persian origin and means roughly "wild rose". The Turkish form of the name is Nesrin.

10. Viola

Violet is the Latin term for the violet and the origin of this particular name. Other variants of Violet are for example Violetta , Lola or Vivi .

The most beautiful boys' names

Admittedly, the selection of boy names inspired by flowers is much more limited than for girls. Nevertheless, there are also some beautiful names for boys from the world of flowers and plants. Read for yourself:

1. Aster

The Greek name Aster are carried by both boys and girls. In botany, the aster is a plant that blooms white, pink, purple, red, or blue.

2. Valerian

Valerian is not only the Latin name of the valerian plant, but also means something like "healthy" or "strong".

3. Chrysantos

The name Chrysantos consists of the Greek terms for gold and flower ( Chrysos and Anthos) together and can thus be translated as "Goldblume".

4. Download

Jolando is the male variant of the Greek girl’s name Jolanda and means „Violet“.

5. Hyacinth

Hyacinth, on which the name Hyacinth which is due to Greek mythology, a Spartan prince whom Apollo accidentally killed. From his blood sprouted the flower named after him, the hyacinth.

6. Florentin

The name Florentin can be translated as both "the Blooming" and "the Highly Esteemed"

7. Lars

Lars is the Scandinavian short form of the Latin first name Laurentius. This in turn can be influenced by Laurus, derive from the laurel wreath.

8. Oleander

Nerium Oleander is the Latin name for the laurel rose and at the same time the origin of the name Oleander.

9. Orange

The Hebrew first name Oren means roughly "pine" or "pine tree".

10. Liko

The Hawaiian name Liko can be translated as "bud".

If you want even more (flower-themed) inspiration, you can also browse through our using the name finder. You have the choice of 17,000 different first names, which you can filter and sort clearly to find the name that fits your baby perfectly.

By the way: Even if some names inspired by botany sound quite imaginative, not every creation is permitted. In 2014, a newborn in Bremen was supposed to be named "Waldmeister" – but this was rejected by the registry office.