75 Unusual Flower Names for Girls

If you're looking for an unusual but beautiful flower name to match your unique little princess, then you're in luck. We've got a list of rare and uncommon flower-inspired girl names from A to Z!

• Achillea. Achillea is a group of flowering plants known colloquially as yarrows, but the -lea ending and the connection to the Greek mythological character Achilles make it a viable baby name, too.
• Amaranth. An off-the-grid option for a baby girl, and a plant used a symbol of immortality.
• Amaryllis. Famously borne by author and television host Amaryllis Fox.
• Anemone. A flowering plant now and forever, or a modern name for a baby girl? We're not sure.
• Aster. Just one letter away from the classic Ester, this floral name is blooming with potential.
• Aubrieta. The name of the cute little perennial groundcover seems perfectly wearable as a girl's name, too.
• Begonia. An overlooked floral option, yours for the taking!
• Belladonna. An Italian word meaning "beautiful lady", Belladonna is also the name of a deadly nightshade plant.
• Betony. Nineties' favorite Bethany—with flower power.
• Blossom. In steady but quiet use for decades, Blossom has yet to capture widespread notice.
• Bluebell. With the rise of Blue and Belle, this flower name now seems fair game.
• Calla. Inspired by calla lilies which have been said to symbolize everything from beauty and perfection to rebirth and resurrection.
• Camellia. Could make a nice Camilla update. Bonus points for the botanical connection.
• Camomile. A variant of Chamomile.
• Canna. Upsides: saintly bona fides (think Welsh nun St. Canna) and place name cred via a Scottish island called Canna. And let's not forget the Canna Lily with its a gorgeous tropical flowers. On the downside, there's the association with another, more controversial plant.
• Chamomile. A floral take on the classic Camille.
• Chrysanthemum. A long-winded flower name—not for the faint of heart!
• Cicely. Cicely may be a herbaceous flowering plant, but it has also been used as a baby name. High-profile bearers from the past include late-actress Cicely Tyson and 20th-century English illustrator Cicely Mary Barker.
• Cleome. Plant enthusiasts may recognize Cleome as the botanical name of the spider flower, but it could also make an interesting baby name.
• Clivia. Olivia lookalike borrowed from the gorgeous clivia plant.
• Clover. A cute, perky flower name for a baby girl.
• Daphne. This one is a botanical name twice over: In Greek mythology, Daphne, the daughter of the river god Peneus, turned into a laurel tree. In botany, Daphne is a genus of evergreen shrubs prized for their scented flowers.
• Fiora. The pretty Fiora takes its inspiration from the Italian word fiore, "flower".
• Fiore. An Italian surname, given name, and word meaning "flower".
• Fiorella. A syllable bigger than Fiora; with the same roots.
• Fleur. Hoping to find a sleek floral baby name with a bit of French flair?Try Fleur, which means "flower" in French.
• Flor. A Spanish given name and word meaning "flower".
• Flore. One of the many Flor- names that have their origins in the Latin word "flores", meaning "flowers".
• Florence. A retro name with place name appeal and a subtle floral tie.
• Floria. A lowery alternative to Gloria.
• Florrie. (or Florie). A nickname for Florence, Florrie also saw some use as a formal name at the turn of the 20th century.
• Freesia. A beautiful floral pick full of unearthed potential.
• Gladiola. The old lady name Gladys—spiffed up with some flower power.
• Hyacinth. In steady but quiet use for decades, Hyacinth has yet to hit the mainstream.
• 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.
• Jessamine. A modern alternative to Jessica with a floral edge.
• Kielo. The Finnish word for "lily of the valley" is also a Finnish girls' name.
• Kukka. Another Finnish nature-inspired girl's name, Kukka means "flower" in Finnish.
• Laelia. The name of a genus of orchids, Laelia also passes muster as a baby name.
• Lantana. Take the groovy Santana, trade the S for an L, and you get the flower-inspired Lantana.
• Lavender. A romantic flower-infused appellation.
• Lilac. A modern alternative to Lily.
• Lilja. A Finnish given name and word meaning "lily".
• Linnea. A Scandinavian nature name derived from the surname of the renowned Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, who also lent his name to the national flower of Sweden, Linnaea borealis, commonly known as the twin flower.
• Lobelia. A popular garden plant with beautiful, typically blue flowers. As a baby name, Lobelia has yet to make its mark.
• Lotus. Drenched in symbolism, Lotus makes for a multi-faceted option for modern parents looking for a meaningful flower name.
• Magnolia. Weighing in at eight letters, this elegant nature name might pair well with a spare and simple last name.
• Mallow. Rhyming with the hugely popular Willow, this flower name feels more playground-ready now than ever.
• Malva. Latin for the mallow plant.
• Marigold. If you're looking for a distinctive name with a floral meaning and ready-made nicknames, Marigold might be right up your alley.
• Nerine. A pretty flower and an intrguing baby name possibility.
• Nuppu. Yet another Finnish choice: Nuppu means "flower bud" in Finnish.
• Oleander. Pick this gender-neutral baby name, and you're set even if it turns out your baby is not a girl after all.
• Orchid. A flower name that commands attention!
• Peony. A pretty flowering plant that makes a plausible baby name.
• Petal. A cute nature-inspired girl's name dripping with potential.
• Petunia. Borrowed from the popular garden plant.
• Poppy. Still somewhat rare in the US, but not in the UK.
• Posy. Can't decide which flower to pick for your baby's name? Pick a bunch!
• Primrose. The newcomer Primrose joins a proud tradition of names inspired by the spring garden.
• Rosa. The Latin word for "rose" and a beautiful baby name. Catholic parents may prize the link to Saint Rosa.
• Rosalie. (or Rosalee). One of the many offshoots of the classic Rose.
• Roselle. This one can be seen as an offshoot of the classic Rose, but it's also a nature name in its own right: in botany, roselle is a species of flowering plant in the genus Hibiscus.
• Scilla. A nickname for Priscilla or an independent name with a botanical meaning: scilla are perennial bulbs with beautiful (usually) blue flowers.
• Tansy. If Daisy feels too common, try Tansy!
• Thistle. A quirky nature name for the intrepid baby namer.
• Tulip. This arresting flower-inspired name has yet to crack the baby name charts, but it does have some celeb cred via Charlie Tamara Tulip O'Connell, the daughter of Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell.
• Vinca. A low-sprawling flowering plant that has not been plucked by many baby namers—yet.
• Viola. If both nature and music are close to your heart, Viola might appeal.
• Vuokko. This one means "anemone" in Finnish, and it's also a legit girls' name in the Nordic country known for its incredible nature.
• Winika. Looking for a botanical path to the retro-cool nickname Winnie? Try Winika, which is also the name of an orchid species.
• Wisteria. This flowering vine spreads like wildfire in gardens, but as a baby name, Wisteria has been slow to catch fire.
• Yarrow. There's a whole host of girl names ending in -ow and -owe that are now cropping up everywhere, but Yarrow isn't one of them. Consider that a challenge!
• Zinnia. There's something quite fascinating about names that start with the letter Z—do you agree?