We've included the most popular flower girl names in the UK, as well as flower names that focus on particular colours, from purple to pink to yellow to white. We've also chosen flower names with a particularly pretty or tropical feel, and girl flower names with origins in countries and cultures from Hawaii to England and from China to France.
Most flower names for girls are the name of a flower itself – which often has an additional meaning, related to healing or love or nature. Our list also includes some adorable floral options that have flower-related meanings.
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Popular flower names for girls
The official lists of the most common baby girl names in the UK include a good sprinkling of flower names. We've gone through the latest lists from the Office for National Statistics (for England and Wales), the National Records of Scotland and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency and found the most popular baby-name choices on a flower theme. Top of our selection are Lily and Rosie – regular fixtures on all 3 national lists in recent years – while vintage flower names such as Iris, Violet and Flora are steadily rising in popularity.
1. Lily
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower; pure
- Trend: no change
2. Rosie
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower (rose)
- Trend: moving down
3. Daisy
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower; 'day's eye'
- Trend: moving up
4. Poppy
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower; red flower
- Trend: no change
5. Violet
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower; purple
- Trend: moving up
6. Rose
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower
- Trend: moving down
7. Iris
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower; rainbow
- Trend: moving up
8. Holly
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the tree
- Trend: moving down
9. Lilly
- Origin: English
- Meaning: derived from the flower (lily; pure, passion
- Trend: moving down
10. Flora
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: flower, plants
- Trend: moving up
11. Rosa
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower (rose)
- Trend: moving up
12. Roise
- Origin: Irish
- Meaning: after the flower (rose)
- Trend: moving up
English flower names for girls
Quintessentially English flowers – from clover to heather to marigold– make adorable names for girls that conjure up images of springtime woodlands or sun-streaked cottage gardens. We've included our favourites here, along with others that take their name from flowers that originated in other countries but were first used as baby names in England. Make yourself a nice cup of tea and browse through these anything-but-plain English name picks...
13. Bluebell
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower
14. Clover
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the (meadow) flower
15. Fuchsia
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower
16. Heather
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower
17. Lavender
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower
18. Lobelia
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower
19. Marigold
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower
20. Orchid
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower; meadow flower
21. Periwinkle
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower; purple
22. Roseanne
- Origin: English
- Meaning: gracious rose
Pink flower names for girls
Pink is perhaps the colour we most commonly associate with flowers – and there are definitely dozens and dozens of cute pink flower names for girls. Some of our selection here may be familiar, such as Peony, Geranium and Dahlia, but we've also chosen other pink flower girl names that are less well-known, ranging from the Greek-origin Althea to the Indian-origin Gaura. And we're actually tickled pink with them all...
23. Abelia
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: after the flower; sigh, breath
24. Allium
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower; garlic
25. Althea
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower; healer, wholesome
26. Alyssa
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower; noble, rational
27. Amaryllis
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower; to sparkle
28. Anemone
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower; windflower
29. Azalea
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower;; dry
30. Camelia
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower; young
31. Carnation
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower; flesh
32. Dahlia
- Origin: Scandinavian
- Meaning: after the flower
33. Gaura
- Origin: Indian
- Meaning: after the flower; fair skinned
34. Geranium
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower
35. Nerine
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower; sea nymph
36. Peony
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower; praise giving, healing
37. Petunia
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower
38. Primrose
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: first rose
39. Verbena
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower; holy plants
40. Veronica
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower; bring victory
Purple flower names for girls
Violet, well within the top 50 most popular girl names in England and Wales, might be the first purple flower name for girls that springs to mind. But there are many more – ranging from the paler, pinky Lilac to the dark and interesting Indigo. All of them beautiful; each of them special in their own distinct way...
41. Aster
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower; star
42. Clematis
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower; climbing plant
43. Cleome
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the (spider) flower
- Also: Cleo
44. Hyacinth
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower
45. Ianthe
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower; violet flower
46. Indigo
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower; Indian dye
47. Lilac
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: after the flower
48. Lupine
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower; wolf-like
49. Salvia
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower; whole, healthy
50. Wisteria
- Origin: German
- Meaning: after the flower
51. Yolanda
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower; violet
Yellow flower names for girls
Bright, bold and vivid, yellow flower baby names for girls add a touch of verve and confidence to the pretty charm of a floral-name theme. Most of our yellow-flower-name selections are inspired by traditional English flowers but we've also included some yellow flower names with Greek, Scottish and Hebrew origins and meanings varying from spices and fragrances to hopes for an eternal life.
52. Anise
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower; spice
53. Cassia
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower;cinnamon
54. Cynthia
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower; from Mount Kynthos
55. Daffodil
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower; yellow flower
- Also: Daffy
56. Forsythia
- Origin: Scottish
- Meaning: after the flower; Forsyth's flower
How to choose the right flower baby name for your girl
All the girl flower names on our list are gorgeous, so we know it's going to be hard narrowing them down to your favourites – and then even harder picking 'the one' that's right for your baby. To help you winnow down that shortlist, here are some useful tips:
- Think about nicknames. Before deciding on a name, run through all the possible shortenings and nicknames people might use and see how happy you are with them. Do you still like the name?
- Look at the initials. Think about your baby's surname (and middle name if you've chosen one) and write down the initials of the combinations you're considering.
- Pronunciations and spellings.Some flower names are relatively common but some on our list are not so well known and/or are not the easiest to spell or pronounce. If your name choice is one of these, will you be OK with you – and later on, your child – having to hear people say or spell it wrong and then correcting them?
- Consider the meanings.Most of the names on our list simply mean the flower they're named after but some have additional meanings such as wolf-like, star or sea nymph. If the name you like is simply named after a flower, look that flower up, if you don't know it already and check you like how it looks; if your name has an additional meaning, make sure you're happy with this being associated with your child.
57. Pansy
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower
58. Susan
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: lily of the valley
59. Tansy
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower; immortality
60. Yarrow
- Origin: English
- Meaning: after the flower; rough stream
61. Zinnia
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower
White flower names for girls
White flower girl baby names are fresh, elegant – and a little bit special. There's something about the serene simplicity of white flowers that sets them apart from the rest of the blossomy crowd. All of the beautiful white flower names that we've picked out here are named after flowers renowned for their delicate fragrance, their statuesque lines, their healing properties or their intricate, detailed petals.
62. Aletris
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: fter the flower; hard-working
63. Ammi
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: fter the flower; my people
64. Angelica
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: fter the flower; angel
65. Calla
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the (lily) flower
66. Chamomile
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: fter the flower; earth apple
67. Daphne
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower; laurel tree, water nymph
68. Jasmine
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: after the flower; gift from God
69. Lotus
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower
70. Myrtle
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower
Chinese flower names for girls
Chinese flower baby names for girls often have meanings that describe the beauty of special flowers such as the water lily and the lotus. There are others, too, that simply translate as 'flower' or 'petal' and sound as exquisitely beautiful to the British ear, as they do to the Chinese.
71. Anhe
- Origin: Chinese
- Meaning: peaceful water lily
72. Chunhua
- Origin: Chinese
- Meaning: spring flower
73. Hua
- Origin: Chinese
- Meaning: flower
74. Ju
- Origin: Chinese
- Meaning: daisy
75. Lian
- Origin: Chinese
- Meaning: after the (lotus) flower
76. Liena
- Origin: Chinese
- Meaning: as beautiful as a lotus flower
77. Meiying
- Origin: Chinese
- Meaning: beautiful flower
78. Peizhi
- Origin: Chinese
- Meaning: admiring iris
79. Yeong
- Origin: Chinese
- Meaning: flower petal
80. Ying
- Origin: Chinese
- Meaning: flower
Hawaiian flower names
Hawaii, land of the yellow hibiscus, is known for its riotously colourful flowers that are often woven into leis (garlands) and presented to loved ones or honoured guests. We've chosen some Hawaiian baby girl names inspired by the native plumeria and ohia lehua, as well as some gorgeous girl baby names deriving from pua, the lovely Hawaiian word for flower.
81. Kalei
- Origin: Hawaiian
- Meaning: the flower; the beloved
82. Kapua
- Origin: Hawaiian
- Meaning: flower; child
83. Kiele
- Origin: Hawaiian
- Meaning: after the (gardenia) flower; beautiful flower
84. Lehua
- Origin: Hawaiian
- Meaning: after the (ohia lehua) flower
85. Leilani
- Origin: Hawaiian
- Meaning: heavenly flower
86. Lokelani
- Origin: Hawaiian
- Meaning: after the (rose) flower; heavenly rose
87. Melia
- Origin: Hawaiian
- Meaning: after the (plumeria) flower
88. Napua
- Origin: Hawaiian
- Meaning: the flowers
89. Pua
- Origin: Hawaiian
- Meaning: flower; offspring
90. Pualani
- Origin: Hawaiian
- Meaning: beautiful flower
91. Roselani
- Origin: Hawaiian
- Meaning: heavenly rose
Japanese flower names for girls
Unsurprisingly, as it's the national flower of Japan, cherry blossom inspires a lot of Japanese flower girls names, with many in our selection having meanings such as beautiful blossom. There are also other gorgeous Japanese flower baby names that are inspired by other flowers, including sunflowers and orchids, or which mean flower, flower child and – our floral favourite – 'a thousand flowers'.
92. Airi
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: white jasmine
93. Aoi
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: after the (hollyhock) flower
94. Ayame
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: after the (Japanese iris) flower
95. Chika
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: a thousand flowers
96. Hanae
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: small flower; benefit
97. Hanako
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: flower child
98. Himari
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: sunflower; sun-drenched hollyhock
99. Hinata
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: sunflower
When do I have to choose my baby girl's name by?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you have 42 days to register your baby's name once she has been born. In Scotland, new parents must register their baby's birth and name within 3 weeks.
You will need to contact your local register office for an appointment to register your baby girl's birth.
Remember to take some identification with you and some registrars may also ask to see your baby's red book, which is their personal health record. You will then be asked your baby's full name and details about when and where they were born.
The birth must be registered by the baby's mother or father. If you are unmarried and go to the register office alone, you must take with you a declaration of parentage form signed by the other parent.
100. Ichika
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: a thousand flowers
101. Kiku
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: after the (chrysanthemum) flower
102. Mio
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: beautiful cherry blossom
103. Misaki
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: beautiful blossom
104. Ran
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: after the (orchid) flower
105. Rina
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: white jasmine
106. Sakura
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: cherry blossoms
107. Sayuri
- Origin: Japanese
- Meaning: small lily
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French flower names for girls
French flower names make for sweet and charming baby girl names, often giving a new and interesting twist to flower names we're familiar with in English, such as lily, daffodil and daisy.
108. Aeris
- Origin: French
- Meaning: earth full of flowers
109. Ambrette
- Origin: French
- Meaning: after the (musk mallow) plant
110. Begonia
- Origin: French
- Meaning: after the flower; Begon's flower
111. Chenille
- Origin: French
- Meaning: after the flower; soft fabric
112. Clementine
- Origin: French
- Meaning: after the plant; merciful
- Also: Clemmy, Clemmie
113. Elodea
- Origin: French/Greek
- Meaning: after the (marsh) flower
114. Fleur
- Origin: French
- Meaning: flower
115. Garance
- Origin: French
- Meaning: French name for the rose madder flower
116. Marguerite
- Origin: French
- Meaning: after the flower; daisy
117. Narcisse
- Origin: French
- Meaning: after the (narcissus) flower; daffodil
118. Suzette
- Origin: French
- Meaning: lily
- See more French baby names for girls
Tropical flower names for girls
Tropical flowers are dramatic, colourful and often beautifully scented. The tropical flower girl names on our list are inspired by flowers native to the Americas, Africa and Australia, and feature names with Greek, Latin and even Tahitian roots.
119. Calytrix
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the (star) flower
120. Cilia
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower; blind
121. Evanthe
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: blooming; fair flower
122. Freesia
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower
123. Ilima
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: the flower of Oahu
124. Lantana
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: the rare flower
125. Melati
- Origin: Sanskrit
- Meaning: jasmine flower
126. Plumeria
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower
127. Tiare
- Origin: Tahitian
- Meaning: after the (gardenia) flower
Pretty flower names for girls
All our flower names for girl are pretty – of course – but we've saved the absolute prettiest flower names for girls till the end. We think this small but perfectly formed selection of names are just so adorably sweet...
128. Amaranth
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: unfading
129. Anthea
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower
130. Blanid
- Origin: Irish
- Meaning: little flower
131. Blossom
- Origin: English
- Meaning: to bloom
132. Calanthe
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the Christmas orchid
133. Carissa
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower; grace, beloved
134. Chrysanthemum
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the flower
135. Floella
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: to flower or blossom
136. Florentina
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: blooming
137. Hibiscus
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower
138. Iola
- Origin: Welsh
- Meaning: violet
139. Jacinta
- Origin: Spanish
- Meaning: hyacinth
140. Kalyca
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: rosebud
141. Kamala
- Origin: Hindi
- Meaning: lotus flower
142. Laelia
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the (orchid) flower
143. Magnolia
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: after the flower
144. Nuree
- Origin: Maori
- Meaning: flaxen; little flower
145. Petal
- Origin: Greek
- Meaning: after the part of a flower
146. Roisin
- Origin: Irish
- Meaning: little rose
147. Rosabel
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: beautiful rose
148. Rosalie
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: rose; beautiful flower
149. Tulip
- Origin: Turkish
- Meaning: after the flower, bring victory
150. Yasmin
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: jasmine flower
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FAQs
What are cute unique flower names? ›
What are some unique flower names? Beautiful and rare flower names include Leilani, Flora, Cassia, and Petal. Cute flower names include Daisy, Posy, Tulip, and even Wildflower. Flower names for baby girls range from the exotic Amaryllis to Zinnia to such everyday flower names as Daisy, Clover, and Marigold.
What name means flower from heaven? ›Leilani is Hawaiian in origin and means 'heavenly flower'.
What's a pretty flower name? ›| Dahlia | Dianella | Fleur |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy | Diascia | Flora |
| Dandelion | Erica (Heather) | Freesia |
| Daphne | Fennel | Fuschia |
Along with Athena and Luna, other mythological girl names in the US Top 1000 include Aurora, Daphne, Iris, Lilith, Maeve, Maia, Penelope, and Phoebe. Norse and Hindu mythology names are less common among American parents, but offer such beautiful choices as Indira, Priya, and Signy.
What is the rarest and prettiest flower? ›Middlemist's Red (Middlemist Camellia): Only Two Samples Of This Flower Exist In The World. The Middlemist Red is one of the rarest and most beautiful flowers in the world; so much so, that only two of its samples exist today.
What is the happiest flower name? ›The majestic sunflowers are said to bag the title of the happiest flowers on earth – and much can be attributed to their brilliant, yellow petals and tall green stems that remind us of the sweet summer sun. Like a pocketful of sunshine, sunflowers can bring warm feelings to our hearts.
What flower means eternal love? ›Heliotrope. Just when you thought the rose was the most meaningful flower, the heliotrope steals the show; it means eternal love.
What is the flower of God? ›Pinks (Dianthus spp.)
Pinks hold a deep Christian significance. They were associated with the nails used in the Crucifixion and coronations, while the name dianthus translates to “flower of God” (from the original Greek Dios for Zeus), and can be found represented in numerous illuminated manuscripts.
Oriental lilies represent eternal life, and peace lilies suggest rebirth. If you want to show your appreciation for the deceased's life, consider Casablanca lilies, which stand for celebration and congratulations.
What girl name means precious? ›- Ruby. Origin: Latin. Meaning: ...
- Gemma. Origin: Italian. Meaning: ...
- Hyacinth. Origin: Flower name, from Greek. Meaning: ...
- Farida. Origin: Arabic. Meaning: ...
- Kito. Origin: Swahili. Meaning: ...
- Dragomir. Origin: Slavic. Meaning: ...
- Talei. Origin: Torres Strait Islander. ...
- Keeva. Origin: Irish, phonetic spelling of Caoimhe.
What is the number 1 rarest girl name? ›
- Aella. Origin: Ancient Greek name. Meaning: “Whirlwind” or “tempest”
- Alohi. Origin: Hawaiian girl name. Meaning: “Shining” or “brilliant”
- Caitronia. Origin: Gaelic. ...
- Novalie. Origin: Latin. ...
- Ottiline. Origin: French and German girl name. ...
- Tamsyn. Origin: Cornish.
- Anwansi: Igbo.
- Āsimati: Amharic.
- Büyü: Turkish.
- Čaroban or Čarolija: Croatian.
- Divyae: Sanskrit and Hindi.
- Draíocht: Irish.
- Galdur: Icelandic and Norse.
- Jadis: Hindi. Also the name of the White Witch in the Chronicles of Narnia.
| Helen | Sun ray, shining light | Greek |
|---|---|---|
| Ishanvi | Goddess of knowledge. | Indian (Sanskrit) |
| Isleen | Dream, vision | Irish |
| Ixchel | Mayan goddess of childbirth | Ancient |
| Jayashri | Goddess of Victory | Indian (Sanskrit) |
The simple reason why the Kadupul Flower is the champion of the most expensive flowers in the world list is: it is completely priceless. No amount of money could ever buy this flower. It is so rare and so frail that it lives for only a few hours, and then dies.
What flower blooms very rare? ›The corpse flower is extremely rare, with fewer than 1,000 remaining in the wild, according to the US Botanic Garden. It can grow up to 12ft tall and takes about a decade to bloom.
What is a mystic flower? ›Mystic Flowers is a grower of sustainable premium quality roses and other flowers from Ecuador. The nursery grows and commercializes its flowers in a sustainable, socially responsible, and efficient way since it started back in 1997.
What is a joy flower? ›Chrysanthemums. This bouquet favourite is said to mean optimism, joy and a long life.
What flower represents family? ›Gardenias are flowers that represent children and family because of their meaning of purity and sweetness.
What is a rare flower name? ›Franklin tree flower, Fire Lilie, Kadupul flower, and Chocolate Cosmos are among the gorgeous rare flowers from around the globe. Species that only bloom under certain circumstances or are only seldom observed blooming in the environment are examples of rarest flowers.
What is the rarest flower? ›The Middlemist Red flower is probably the rarest flower in the world, and it can only be found in London and New Zealand. The Chinese botanist John Middlemist brought this plant to London in 1804. The flower, formerly thought to have disappeared from London, is no longer present in Asia.
What are 3 rare flowers? ›
- Ghost Orchid. This spider web-like flower is a native of Cuba and Florida. ...
- Yellow & Purple Lady Slippers. This flower is protected by the laws of London because of the rare purple shade it grows in. ...
- Campion.