Flower Names for Baby Girls

Looking for a flower-inspired name for a baby girl? Currently popular flower names for girls include Violet, Lily, Iris, Rose, Daisy and Magnolia, but there are also plenty of beautiful options for the intrepid parent looking for uncommon and rare floral girl names. Here's a list of 87 flowers that move from the meadows and gardens to the nursery with ease:

1. Violet. After decades of hibernation, Violet has burst back into bloom.
2. Lily. Quietly present throughout the 20th century, Lily finally broke onto the scene in a big way at the beginning of the 21st century.
3. Iris. A beautiful retro revival with flowery origins.
4. Rose. An impeccable classic that feels at home on almost any list.
5. Daisy. One of the oldest flower names.
6. Magnolia. First popular in the early 1900s, and now blossoming once more.
7. Jasmine. The beautiful Jasmine transitions from the garden to the crib with style.
8. Rosalie. (or Rosalee). One of the many offshoots of the classic Rose.
9. Daphne. Daphne is a genus of deciduous shrubs noted for their scented flowers, and there's also a minor figure called Daphne in Greek mythology.
10. Dahlia. The stunning Dahlia moves from the garden to the playground with ease.
11. Poppy. This cute floral choice is huge in the UK.
12. Azalea. One of the ever-growing group of exotic flowering plants that lend themselves to modern baby names.
13. Rosie. A cute, old-school -ie name with a floral twist.
14. Angelica. This beautiful flower name was red-hot in the 1990s.
15. Rosa. The Latin word for "rose" and a beautiful baby name. Catholic parents may appreciate the link to Saint Rosa.
16. Florence. An Italian city, but also a vintage baby name with floral roots.
17. Clover. The humble Clover has emerged as a cool, new flower name.
18. Marigold. A late bloomer of a flower name, Marigold is only beginning to pop up on the playgrounds.
19. Susan. Susan has its roots in the ancient Hebrew word shushan or shoshan, which is believed to have refered to several lily-like flowers native to the Middle East. Who knew!
20. Viola. Part nature name, part musical name, Viola seems like a win!
21. Heather. The beautiful Heather was in full bloom in the 1970s and 1980s.
22. Lavender. One of the new, distinctive flower-inspired girl names.
23. Zinnia. An under-the-radar but wearable floral name for admirers of the letter Z.
24. Lotus. The lotus flower has been regarded as a symbol of everything from purity and perfection to enlightenment and rebirth. It is also the natonal flower of India and Vietnam.
25. Calla. In the language of flowers, calla lilies apparently symbolize everything from beauty and perfection to rebirth and resurrection.
26. Linnea. This Scandinavian girls' name can be seen as a tribute to the famed Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, or the flower named after him (Linnaea borealis, commonly known as the twin flower).
27. Camellia. In the language of flowers, camellias symbolize love, affection, and admiration. The camellia is also the state flower of Alabama.
28. Flor. The Spanish word for "flower" doubles as a Spanish given name.
29. Primrose. The pretty Primrose joins a grand tradition of names inspired by the spring garden.
30. Marguerite. Has Marguerite been a "grandma name" long enough to feel playground-friendly again? Your call.
31. Fiorella. Fiora—with frills and lace.
32. Blossom. This cute girls' name has maintained a low-key presence for decades, but has yet to hit the mainstream.
33. Amaryllis. A striking flower—and baby name.
34. Aster. A nouveau flower name reminiscent of the classic girls' name Ester.
35. Belladonna. An Italian word meaning "beautiful lady", Belladonna is also the name of a deadly nightshade plant.
36. Jacinta. The feminine version of Jacinto, which is a Spanish name and word meaning "hyacinth". Jacinta, along with the spelling variation Jacinda, have been particularly popular in Australia.
37. Lilac. A beautiful floral name blooming with potential.
38. Tulip. Yep, Tulip has joined the ranks of first names!
39. Fiora. The pretty Fiora takes its inspiration from the Italian word fiore, "flower".
40. Cicely. A humble herbaceous plant occasionally used as a feminine given name. Famous Cicelys of the past include late-actress Cicely Tyson and 20th-century English illustrator Cicely Mary Barker.
41. Roselle. You can think of this as an elaboration of the classic Rose—or as a separate nature name (roselle is a species of flowering plant in the genus Hibiscus).
42. Hyacinth. In steady but sparing use for decades, Hyacinth has yet to capture widespread notice.
43. Fleur. If you're love anything and everything to do France, this French-infused nature name meaning "flower" name might be perfect for your new bébé.
44. Laelia. A genus of orchids. As a baby name, Laelia has yet to make its mark.
45. Orchid. A beautiful exotic plant now and forever, or a modern name for a baby girl? We're not sure.
46. Lilja. A Finnish girls' name and word meaning "lily".
47. Jessamine. Jessica—with a floral edge.
48. Chrysanthemum. The brightly colored flowering plant sports a name that would definitely take some growing into.
49. Peony. One of the newer floral monikers.
50. Posy. Can't decide which flower to pick for your baby's name? Pick a bunch!
51. Wisteria. Many of you will think of the flowering vine, but turns out, Wisteria has also popped up on birth certificates.
52. Petunia. An underused floral choice.
53. Yarrow. A humble wild flower that has not been plucked by many baby namers—yet. Take that as a challenge!
54. Achillea. We can see this pretty flower lending itself to use as a baby name. Can you?
55. Amaranth. An attention-grabbing botanical possibility. In the language of flowers, amaranth symbolizes immortality.
56. Anemone. If Rose and Lily can be baby names, why not Anemone?
57. Aubrieta. A pretty, frilly flower that just might join the roster as a baby name.
58. Begonia. Yours for the taking!
59. Betony. A floral take on the 90s' favorite Bethany.
60. Bluebell. With today's new parents already buttered up for Blue and Belle, this flower name feels more accessible now than ever.
61. Camomile. A variation of Chamomile.
62. Canna. As in the canna lily, a tropical plant with eye-catching flowers. Possible downside: association with another, more controversial plant.
63. Chamomile. Classic Camille—with a floral twist.
64. Cleome. Trying to find a botanical path to the retro-cool nickname Cleo? Try Cleome, the name of a plant genus commonly known as spider flowers.
65. Clivia. A striking flowering plant—and a unique baby name possibility.
66. Fiore. An Italian surname, given name, and word meaning "flower".
67. Flore. One of the many Flor- names derived from the Latin word "flores", meaning "flowers".
68. Floria. A floral alternative to Gloria.
69. Florrie. A nickname for Florence, Florrie also saw some use as a standalone name at the turn of the 20th century. Can also be spelled Florie.
70. Freesia. An intriguing floral possibility.
71. Gladiola. A florist's slant on the now-outdated Gladys.
72. Kielo. The Finnish word for "lily of the valley" has been repurposed as a girl's name in Finland.
73. Kukka. Yet another international nature name, Kukka means "flower" in Finnish.
74. Lantana. Take the edgy Santana, swap out one letter, and you get the flower-inspired Lantana.
75. Lobelia. A pretty garden plant with bright blue flowers and, why not, a baby name.
76. Mallow. Given its floral connection and the rise of names like Willow and Marlow, Mallow sounds more possible now than ever.
77. Malva. A Latin word meaning "mallow plant".
78. Nerine. A pretty flower and an intrguing baby name possibility.
79. Nuppu. A Finnish given name and word meaning "flower bud".
80. Oleander. A striking flower—and baby name. In the language of flowers, it symbolizes love and relationships.
81. Petal. A cute nature-inspired girl's name rich with potential.
82. Scilla. A short form of Priscilla or a standalone name with a floral link: scilla are perennial bulbs known for their cute blue flowers.
83. Tansy. Overshadowed by Daisy.
84. Thistle. A prickly possibility for the audacious baby namer.
85. Vinca. A singular flower-inspired given name—or a nickname for Veronica or Vincenza.
86. Vuokko. The Finnish word for "anemone" is also a Finnish girls' name.
87. Winika. Orchid enthusiasts may recognize Winika as the name of an orchid species. As a baby name, Winika has yet to take off.