English Girl Names That Mean Flower
English girl names that mean flower are unusual for borrowing the actual flower word wholesale, from Poppy to Dahlia to Marigold.
Names300
OriginEnglish
MeaningFlower
GenderGirl
Some languages tuck a flower into a name's ancient root, half-hidden. English usually just picks up the whole word and hands it over: Poppy, Dahlia, and Marigold are literally the flower's own name, no translation required.
The bigger cluster on this list runs through two older flower roots instead: Rosie, Rosalyn, and Rosalee all trace back to rose, while Lilly, Lilian, and Lilyana build outward from lily, each one softening or lengthening the original sound in its own way.
What makes English girl names that mean flower so literal
Where many naming traditions filter a flower through Latin or Greek before it reaches a birth certificate, English is happy to keep the word intact. Azalea and Cattleya both come straight from the plant catalogue — Cattleya even carries the name of the English horticulturist, William Cattley, who first classified the orchid genus it borrows.
Rose, lily, and one name that only sounds like a flower
Most of this list is variation on a theme: Rosie, Lillie, and Lilyana each dress up an old flower word for a new generation. Rosalyn is the exception — its Germanic root actually means 'tender horse,' but Shakespeare's rose-scented heroine in As You Like It was so beloved that English speakers have heard 'rose' in it for centuries anyway.
Names List
Dahlia#215 in the U.S.Dahl's flower — the dahlia plant, named after botanist Anders DahlPronounced DAL-yuh▶Lilly#252 in the U.S.Lily flower; symbol of purity and innocencePronounced LIL-ee▶Azalea#278 in the U.S.Dry; relating to the azalea flower, named from Greek azaleos (dry)Pronounced uh-ZAYL-ee-uh▶Rosie#283 in the U.S.Little rose; the rose flower, symbol of love and beautyPronounced ROH-zee▶Meadow#286 in the U.S.A meadow; a piece of land covered with grass and wildflowersPronounced MED-oh▶Poppy#292 in the U.S.The poppy flower; from Latin papaverPronounced POP-ee▶Lilian#560 in the U.S.Derived from Latin lilium ('lily') or a variant of Lily; the lily has long symbolized purity and innocencPronounced LIL-ee-an▶Marigold#590 in the U.S.From the flower name, itself combining Mary (the Virgin Mary) and gold, referring to the golden-yellow flPronounced MAIR-ih-gohld▶Lillie#676 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lily, from the Latin lilium meaning the lily flower; a symbol of purity and innocencePronounced LIL-ee▶Rosalyn#888 in the U.S.Beautiful rose; English form of Rosalind, influenced by rosa (rose) though the Germanic root is hros (horPronounced ROZ-uh-lin▶Lilyana#897 in the U.S.Lily; variant of Lilliana, combining lily (the flower) with the -ana suffix meaning grace or favourPronounced lil-ee-AH-nuh▶Cattleya#905 in the U.S.A genus of tropical orchids, named after English horticulturist William Cattley (1788–1835)Pronounced KAT-lee-uh▶Rosalee#954 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalie or Rosalie, from Latin rosa meaning rose, combined with the diminutive suffix -lee, evPronounced ROH-zuh-lee▶Roselyn#979 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalind or Roseline, combining Latin rosa meaning rose and the suffix -lind from Germanic linPronounced ROH-zuh-lin▶Jaslyn#996 in the U.S.A blended name combining Jasmine (from Persian yasamin meaning jasmine flower) with the -lyn suffix from Pronounced JAZ-lin▶Susan#1136 in the U.S.Lily; from Hebrew Shoshannah (lily, rose), via Greek Sousanna and Latin SusannaPronounced SOO-zun▶Jazlynn#1148 in the U.S.Modern compound of Jazz/Jasmine (Persian yasmin: jasmine flower) and -lynn (Welsh: lake)Pronounced JAZ-lin▶Fern#1261 in the U.S.The fern plant; from Old English fearn (the fern — a flowerless vascular plant that reproduces by spores)Pronounced FERN▶Heather#1352 in the U.S.The heather plant, a flowering shrub of the Scottish moorsPronounced HE-ther▶Cattaleya#1380 in the U.S.The cattleya orchid, queen of orchidsPronounced kat-ah-LAY-ah▶Calla#1514 in the U.S.Beauty; also a flower name (calla lily)Pronounced KAL-uh▶Camellia#1539 in the U.S.from the camellia flower, which was named after the Moravian Jesuit botanist Georg Joseph Kamel (LatinizePronounced kuh-MEEL-yuh▶Lillianna#1550 in the U.S.An elaborated spelling of Liliana/Lillian, derived from the flower name 'lily' (Latin 'lilium', a symbol Pronounced lil-ee-AN-uh▶Alissa#1553 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Alyssa, linked to the flower alyssum (from Greek a- "not" + lyssa "madness/rabies,"Pronounced uh-LISS-uh▶Lotus#1663 in the U.S.Lotus flowerPronounced LOH-tus▶Lilyanna#1697 in the U.S.Modern blend of Lily (flower) and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'); a variant of Liliana.Pronounced lil-ee-AN-uh▶Yazmin#1785 in the U.S.Jasmine flowerPronounced YAZ-mihn▶Zella#1858 in the U.S.Invented English name that arose in the 19th century; no established lexical meaningPronounced ZEL-uh▶Blossom#1952 in the U.S.English nature/word name meaning 'flower' or 'bloom', from Old English 'blostm/blostma'. Popularized as aPronounced BLAHS-uhm▶Primrose#2106 in the U.S.First rosePronounced PRIHM-rohz▶Lilyann#2159 in the U.S.LilyPronounced LEEL-ihann▶Susie#2339 in the U.S.lilyPronounced SOO-zee▶Suzanne#2547 in the U.S.LilyPronounced soo-ZAN▶Yolanda#2591 in the U.S.VioletPronounced yoh-LAHN-duh▶Suzanna#2839 in the U.S.LilyPronounced soo-ZAN-uh▶Lillyana#2862 in the U.S.LilyPronounced lihl-ee-AN-uh▶Rhoda#2870 in the U.S.RosePronounced ROH-duh▶Rosaleigh#2910 in the U.S.RosePronounced ROH-zuh-lee▶Vianna#3006 in the U.S.Modern blended name combining a Vi- prefix (from Violet, Vivian: life) with Anna (Hebrew: grace), suggestPronounced vee-AN-ah▶Xaria#3007 in the U.S.Modern invented name, likely derived from Zara or Xara; may carry associations of 'princess' (Arabic) or Pronounced ZAR-ee-uh▶Yesly#3070 in the U.S.A modern Spanish-influenced name, possibly a diminutive or variant of Yesenia (an Arabic-origin name via Pronounced YES-lee▶Bloom#3077 in the U.S.Flower, blossom; to flourish and thrive; from Old Norse blom and Old English blomaPronounced BLOOM▶Deysi#3122 in the U.S.Phonetic Spanish spelling of Daisy, itself from Old English 'dæges ēage' meaning 'day's eye,' referring tPronounced DAY-see▶Lillia#3138 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily or Lilia, from Latin 'lilium' meaning the lily flower, itself from Greek 'leirionPronounced LIL-ee-uh▶Posie#3151 in the U.S.As a diminutive of Josephine, it carries the Hebrew meaning 'God will add'. As a standalone name it evokePronounced POH-zee▶Elyssa#3229 in the U.S.Variant of Elissa, the Phoenician name of Dido, legendary founder-queen of CarthagePronounced ə-LIS-ə▶Lillyann#3243 in the U.S.Compound of Lilly, the flower name from Latin lilium, and Ann, from Hebrew Channah, 'grace'Pronounced LIL-ee-an▶Poppi#3251 in the U.S.The poppy flower; from Old English popæg, ultimately from Latin papaverPronounced POP-ee▶Rosy#3312 in the U.S.Rose-like, blushing; the English adjective from rose, Latin rosa, used as a name and as a pet form of RosPronounced ROH-zee▶Lilibeth#3349 in the U.S.Compound of Lily and Beth (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'), paralleling the royal nickname LilibetPronounced LIL-i-beth▶Daliah#3451 in the U.S.Branch, bough, tendril; from Hebrew DaliaPronounced DAHL-ee-ə▶Posey#3549 in the U.S.A small bunch of flowers; from posy, originally a short verse (poesy) given with flowers — also a pet forPronounced POH-zee▶Deisy#3582 in the U.S.Spanish phonetic spelling of Daisy — the flower whose name means 'day's eye', from Old EnglishPronounced DAY-see▶Lilac#3603 in the U.S.The fragrant spring shrub and its pale purple color; from Persian nilak via Arabic and French, 'bluish'Pronounced LY-lak▶Lilliann#3604 in the U.S.Elaborated spelling of Lillian — the lily flower (Latin lilium) blended with Ann ('grace'), or a pet formPronounced LIL-ee-an▶Lilyanne#3605 in the U.S.Fused compound of Lily — the flower, Latin lilium — and Anne, 'grace', from Hebrew ChannahPronounced LIL-ee-an▶Rhodes#3730 in the U.S.From the Greek island of Rhodes (linked to rhodon, 'rose') and an English surname, 'dweller by the cleariPronounced ROHDZ▶Floella#3867 in the U.S.Floella joins Flo, the short form of Florence from Latin 'florens' meaning 'flourishing' or 'blossoming',Pronounced floh-EL-uh▶Lilyan#3999 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lillian — an elaboration of Lily, from Latin lilium, the lilyPronounced LIL-ee-ən▶Kattleya#4143 in the U.S.From the cattleya orchid — named for botanist William Cattley — a tropical flower-namePronounced kat-LAY-ah▶Verbie#4319 in the U.S.Verbie reads as a homespun coinage from the early nineteen-hundreds, probably shaped after flower- and viPronounced VUR-bee▶Royce#4347 in the U.S.From an English surname — possibly 'son of Royse' (Rohese, 'fame/rose') — also evokes Rolls-Royce luxury;Pronounced ROYSS▶Cherry#4672 in the U.S.From the word cherry — Old French cherise — the sweet red fruit/blossom; also a pet form of Charity/CheriPronounced CHAIR-ee▶Rosielee#4754 in the U.S.Rosielee links Rosie, the affectionate form of Rose from the Latin rosa, with Lee, an English name from aPronounced ROH-zee-lee▶Florella#4904 in the U.S.Florella is an ornate early-American name that blends Flora with Ella, or simply extends the Latin flos, Pronounced flor-EL-uh▶Mayetta#5034 in the U.S.Mayetta joins the name May with the Italian-flavored diminutive ending -etta, a favorite of early AmericaPronounced may-ET-uh▶Cataleyah#5166 in the U.S.Spelling of Cataleya/Catalea — from the cattleya orchid (named for horticulturist William Cattley); a floPronounced kah-tah-LAY-ah▶Daisie#5169 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Daisy — from Old English daeges eage, 'the day's eye' (the daisy flower, which opens at dPronounced DAY-zee▶Prim#5243 in the U.S.Short form of Primrose — from Latin prima rosa, 'first rose'; also the word 'prim', 'precise, proper'; roPronounced PRIM▶Ardythe#5322 in the U.S.Ardythe is a fancied-up spelling of Ardith or Ardath, itself a rare early-1900s name of uncertain root, sPronounced AR-dith▶Lillee#5361 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Lily/Lillie — from Latin lilium, 'a lily' (a symbol of purity and innocence)Pronounced LIL-ee▶Liller#5363 in the U.S.Liller is best understood as a spoken variant of Lillie or Lily, the flower name from Latin 'lilium', witPronounced LIL-ur▶Daysi#5824 in the U.S.A Latina spelling of Daisy — from Old English daeges eage, 'the day's eye' (the daisy flower, which opensPronounced DAY-see▶Ivyrose#5850 in the U.S.A compound of Ivy ('the ivy plant; faithfulness', English) and Rose ('the rose flower', Latin)Pronounced EYE-vee-rohz▶Floyce#6015 in the U.S.Floyce is best read as a blended coinage, joining the Floy- of Floy or Floyd (Floy itself a pet form of FPronounced FLOYSS▶Florice#6025 in the U.S.Florice is a decorative form built on the Flora and Florence family, all growing from the Latin flos, floPronounced FLOR-iss▶Lilymae#6051 in the U.S.A compound of Lily ('the lily flower', Latin) and Mae (a form of May/Margaret, 'a pearl', or the month ofPronounced LIL-ee-may▶Daisymae#6198 in the U.S.A compound of Daisy ('the day's eye flower', Old English) and Mae (a form of May/Margaret, 'a pearl')Pronounced DAY-zee-may▶Daizy#6199 in the U.S.A -z- spelling of Daisy — from Old English daeges eage, 'the day's eye' (the daisy flower, which opens wiPronounced DAY-zee▶Suellyn#6291 in the U.S.Suellyn joins Sue, the short form of Susan, with Ellyn or Lynn. Susan comes from the Hebrew Shoshannah, aPronounced SOO-eh-lin▶Poppie#6319 in the U.S.A spelling of Poppy — from the word poppy, the bright red flower (Old English popig, from Latin papaver)Pronounced POP-ee▶Floris#6378 in the U.S.Floris is a floral vintage name read as a variant of Florence or Flora, both from the Latin flos, floris,Pronounced FLOR-iss▶Jae#6467 in the U.S.A short modern name — variously a pet of names like Jasmine and Jacqueline, an echo of the jay bird, and Pronounced JAY▶Lilee#6519 in the U.S.A spelling of Lily — from the word lily, the flower (Old English lilie, from Latin lilium), a symbol of pPronounced LIL-ee▶Lilybeth#6520 in the U.S.A compound of Lily ('the lily flower') and Beth (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath; God's promise'); a combPronounced LIL-ee-beth▶Ardeth#6646 in the U.S.An early-American girl's name, a form of Ardith or Ardath; the latter appears as a place name in the apocPronounced AR-deth▶Nyda#6748 in the U.S.Nyda reads most plausibly as a short form of Nydia, a literary name drawn from the Latin nidus, a nest, pPronounced NY-dah▶Floy#6829 in the U.S.Floy is most often read as a clipped or pet form of Flora or Florence, from Latin flos ('flower') and floPronounced FLOY▶Rozell#6835 in the U.S.Rozell reworks Rose, from the Latin rosa, with a z spelling and the fashionable -elle ending, giving a fuPronounced roh-ZEL▶Florenda#6893 in the U.S.Florenda most plausibly blends Florence with Florinda, both from the Latin florens, 'blooming, flourishinPronounced flor-EN-dah▶Roseellen#7106 in the U.S.A joined name pairing Rose (the flower) with Ellen (a form of Helen, 'bright; shining light'). A double-cPronounced rohz-EL-un▶Florene#7135 in the U.S.Florene is an elaboration of Flora or Florence, from Latin roots flos ('flower') and florens ('flourishinPronounced flaw-REEN▶Daisey#7297 in the U.S.A spelling of Daisy — from Old English daeges eage, 'day's eye' (the flower that opens at dawn)Pronounced DAY-zee▶Pinkey#7532 in the U.S.Pinkey is a variant of Pinkie, an affectionate old American pet name that became a birth name, especiallyPronounced PING-kee▶Eather#7541 in the U.S.Eather is best read either as a variant of Esther (from Persian, usually given as 'star') or as a spellinPronounced EE-thur▶Lelania#7596 in the U.S.Lelania is a spelling variant of Leilani, a Hawaiian name from lei, 'flower' or 'garland', and lani, 'heaPronounced luh-LAH-nee-uh▶Jazzmine#7808 in the U.S.Jazzmine is a modern respelling of Jasmine, the fragrant white flower, whose name came into English throuPronounced JAZ-min▶Jasma#7810 in the U.S.Jasma reads as a clipped, coined form of Jasmine, whose root is the Persian yasmin, the jasmine flower; tPronounced JAZ-muh▶Tigerlily#7890 in the U.S.A compound of Tiger and Lily — 'the tiger lily', an orange spotted flower; a word/flower-name; we note thPronounced TY-ger-lil-ee▶Azaliyah#8002 in the U.S.A modern name, variously an elaboration of Azalea (the flower) and a form of the Hebrew Azaliah ('whom thPronounced ah-zuh-LEE-ah▶Azayliah#8003 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling of Azaliyah — variously an elaboration of Azalea (the flower) and a form of AzaPronounced ah-ZAY-lee-ah▶Amberrose#8034 in the U.S.Amberrose is a modern American compound name joining Amber and Rose. Amber names the golden fossil resin,Pronounced AM-ber-rohz▶Liliann#8198 in the U.S.A spelling of Lillian — from the lily flower (Latin lilium), a symbol of purity and innocence; also linkePronounced LIL-ee-an▶Ardath#8368 in the U.S.Ardath comes from Ardat, a field named in the apocryphal book of Second Esdras where the prophet has a viPronounced AR-dath▶Samanta#8834 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Samantha — variously 'God has heard' (linked to Samuel) and 'a listener; a flower' (roPronounced sah-MAN-tah▶Roslin#8872 in the U.S.Roslin is both a Scottish place name (the village of Roslin, home of Rosslyn Chapel) and a spelling of RoPronounced ROZ-lin▶Allisa#8976 in the U.S.Allisa is a double-l respelling of Alisa and Alyssa. That family draws on two threads: Alice, from a GermPronounced uh-LISS-uh▶Cateleya#9029 in the U.S.A spelling of Cattleya — the showy orchid genus, named after the English botanist William Cattley; we notPronounced kat-uh-LAY-ah▶Sharren#9079 in the U.S.Sharren is a variant spelling of Sharon, from the Hebrew Sharon, a fertile coastal plain in Israel; the bPronounced SHAIR-uhn▶Evelynrose#9092 in the U.S.A compound name — Evelyn (variously 'a wished-for child; a little bird') joined with Rose (the flower, frPronounced EV-uh-lin-rohz▶Everlyrose#9094 in the U.S.A compound name — Everly ('the wild boar meadow', from eofor + leah) joined with Rose (the flower, from tPronounced EV-er-lee-rohz▶Gardenia#9104 in the U.S.From the gardenia — a fragrant white flower named after the 18th-century botanist Alexander Garden; we noPronounced gar-DEE-nee-ah▶Rosland#9180 in the U.S.Rosland reads as a contracted form of Roseland ('land of roses') or a variant of Rosalind, a Germanic namPronounced ROZ-luhnd▶Ellisa#9230 in the U.S.Ellisa sits between Elisa and Alyssa. Elisa is a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew 'elisheva', 'GoPronounced eh-LIS-ah▶Maye#9318 in the U.S.A spelling of May/Mae — variously the month of May (a time of blossom) and a short form of Mary/Margaret Pronounced MAY▶Charman#9326 in the U.S.Charman reads as a shortened form of Charmaine, a name of uncertain origin popularized by the 1926 song 'Pronounced SHAR-muhn▶Orchid#9374 in the U.S.From the word orchid — an exotic, elegant flower (from the Greek orkhis); a flower/word-name; we note thePronounced OR-kid▶Nolia#9436 in the U.S.A name reading as a short form of Magnolia (the flower, named for botanist Pierre Magnol) or a spin on NoPronounced NOH-lee-uh▶Rosebud#9443 in the U.S.Rosebud is an English word name for a rose not yet open, long used as a term of endearment for a young giPronounced ROHZ-bud▶Summerrose#9454 in the U.S.A compound name — Summer (the warm season, connoting warmth and light) joined with Rose ('a rose', the flPronounced SUM-er-rohz▶Sunflower#9455 in the U.S.From the word sunflower — the tall, golden flower that turns toward the sun; a flower/word-name, connotinPronounced SUN-flow-er▶Allissa#9854 in the U.S.Allissa doubles the l of Alissa, itself a variant of Alyssa. The name is usually tied to the alyssum flowPronounced uh-LISS-uh▶Rosilee#10091 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rose ('a rose', Latin) with Lee ('a meadow; a clearing', Old English); also a form of RPronounced ROH-zih-lee▶Scarlettrose#10125 in the U.S.A compound name — Scarlett ('a rich red; a dyer of scarlet cloth', from Old French) joined with Rose ('a Pronounced SKAR-let-rohz▶Vi#10184 in the U.S.A short form of Violet ('a violet flower', Latin) or Vivian ('alive; life', Latin); also a Vietnamese namPronounced VY▶Wisteria#10195 in the U.S.The wisteria vine, named for anatomist Caspar WistarPronounced wih-STEER-ee-uh▶Sudie#10231 in the U.S.Sudie is an affectionate Southern short form of Susan or Susannah, names that trace to the Hebrew ShoshanPronounced SOO-dee▶Courtnay#10324 in the U.S.Courtnay is a spelling variant of Courtney, an aristocratic English surname taken from the French place-nPronounced KORT-nee▶Aryssa#10382 in the U.S.A form of Arissa/Alyssa; by the Alyssa route it links to the alyssum flower and to Adalheidis ('noble'). Pronounced uh-RISS-uh▶Daisee#10434 in the U.S.A spelling of Daisy, from the Old English daeges eage, 'day's eye' (the flower that opens with the sun)Pronounced DAY-zee▶Ellierose#10482 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Ellie (from Eleanor/Ella, 'light; bright') and Rose (the flower; 'fame'), written as oPronounced EL-ee-rohz▶Jasmyne#10593 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Jasmine, from the Persian yasmin, the fragrant jasmine flower. The -yne ending is sPronounced JAZ-min▶Jazz#10598 in the U.S.A word name from jazz, the American musical style, connoting 'lively, spirited, improvisational energy'; Pronounced JAZ▶Jessamy#10604 in the U.S.An archaic English form of Jessamine (jessamine/jasmine), from the Persian yasmin, the fragrant jasmine fPronounced JES-uh-mee▶Izalea#10647 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Azalea, the bright flowering shrub. A floral name in a fresh spelling.Pronounced iz-uh-LEE-ah▶Lilliane#10703 in the U.S.A spelling of Lillian/Liliane, from the lily flower (Latin lilium), a symbol of purity and innocence; alsPronounced LIL-ee-an▶Lilygrace#10704 in the U.S.A modern compound joining Lily (the flower, 'purity; innocence') with Grace ('God's favor; elegance'). A Pronounced LIL-ee-grayss▶Lonni#10710 in the U.S.A vintage-flavored short form read as a spin on Yolanda ('violet flower') or Alonna ('noble; ready for baPronounced LON-ee▶Rozella#10892 in the U.S.A form of Rosella/Rozella, a diminutive in the Rose family from the Latin rosa ('rose') - 'little rose.' Pronounced roh-ZELL-ah▶Rubyrose#10895 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Ruby (the red gemstone, from Latin rubeus, 'red') and Rose (the flower), written as onPronounced ROO-bee-rohz▶Roselyne#10994 in the U.S.A French-flavored form of Rosaline/Roseline, from Rose (the flower) with a -line ending (partly via the GPronounced ROZ-uh-lin▶Vylet#11014 in the U.S.A stylized respelling of Violet — from the Latin viola, the purple flower — with a V-Y- opening. Carries Pronounced VYE-lit▶Vyolet#11015 in the U.S.A stylized respelling of Violet — from the Latin viola, the purple flower — with a VY-o- opening. Keeps tPronounced VYE-uh-lit▶Aralia#11191 in the U.S.A botanical name from the aralia (a flowering plant/shrub); it also echoes Aria and Amalia. A leafy, modePronounced uh-RAY-lee-uh▶Azalya#11216 in the U.S.A modern spelling near Azalea, the flowering shrub (Greek azaleos, 'dry'). By that route it reads floral;Pronounced ah-ZAHL-yah▶Alyssah#11234 in the U.S.Alyssah adds a decorative final 'h' to Alyssa. Alyssa is usually tied to the alyssum flower (Greek a-, 'nPronounced uh-LISS-uh▶Lavanda#11245 in the U.S.Lavanda is the Spanish and Italian word for lavender, the fragrant purple flowering herb, and stands behiPronounced luh-VAN-duh▶Briarrose#11250 in the U.S.Briarrose joins Briar (a thorny wild shrub) and Rose (the flower), famously as Briar Rose, the alias of SPronounced BRY-ur-rohz▶Brier#11253 in the U.S.A nature name from the English word brier (a variant of briar), 'a thorny shrub; a wild rose bush.' EvokePronounced BRY-ur▶Charlierose#11288 in the U.S.Charlierose is a combination name joining Charlie (a pet form of Charles, 'free man') and Rose (the flowePronounced CHAR-lee-rohz▶Pinkie#11369 in the U.S.Pinkie is an endearment-turned-name, from 'pink' — both the soft color and the frilled garden flower (a dPronounced PING-kee▶Dandelion#11416 in the U.S.Dandelion is the English word for the sunny wildflower, from the French 'dent de lion' ('lion's tooth'), Pronounced DAN-duh-ly-un▶Demirose#11464 in the U.S.Demirose is a modern compound joining Demi (French/English 'half,' also a short form of Demetria) with RoPronounced DEM-ee-rohz▶Allysa#11476 in the U.S.Allysa is a double-l spelling of Alyssa, a name drawn from the alyssum flower and often linked with AlicePronounced uh-LISS-uh▶Averyrose#11500 in the U.S.A modern compound of Avery (an English surname name) and Rose (the flower; 'fame' by the Germanic route),Pronounced AY-vur-ee-rohz▶Ezalea#11517 in the U.S.A respelling of Azalea, the flowering shrub whose name traces to the Greek azaleos ('dry'). A pretty botaPronounced eh-ZAY-lee-uh▶Lillieann#11678 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Lillie (from the lily, 'purity; innocence') with Ann ('grace; favor'), writtPronounced LIL-ee-ann▶Lillymae#11679 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Lilly (the lily, 'purity; innocence') with Mae (a short form of Mary/MargarePronounced LIL-ee-may▶Lylian#11695 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Lillian, from the lily (Latin lilium), a flower long tied to purity and innocence. Pronounced LIL-ee-un▶Lilleigh#11804 in the U.S.A modern -leigh respelling of Lily/Lillie, the flower name ('lily,' a symbol of purity). Sweet and currenPronounced LIL-ee▶Oliviarose#11849 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Olivia (from Latin oliva, 'olive tree') with Rose (the flower). WrittenPronounced oh-LIV-ee-uh-rohz▶Peneloperose#11861 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Penelope (Greek, linked to 'weaver' or the loyal wife of Odysseus) withPronounced puh-NEL-uh-pee-rohz▶Petunia#11863 in the U.S.The petunia flowerPronounced puh-TOON-yuh▶Rosalynne#11912 in the U.S.A decorative spelling of Rosalyn/Rosalind, blending Rosa ('rose') with a -lyn ending; Rosalind itself traPronounced ROZ-uh-lin▶Rosealee#11913 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Rosalie, itself from Latin Rosa ('rose') — an old French and English flower name. Pronounced ROHZ-uh-lee▶Rosealynn#11914 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Rosalyn, joining Rosa ('rose') with a -lynn ending; read as 'pretty rose.' The RosPronounced ROHZ-uh-lin▶Roseleigh#11915 in the U.S.A modern combination of Rose (the flower) and Leigh ('meadow; clearing'), written as one name; reads as 'Pronounced ROHZ-lee▶Rosmeri#11916 in the U.S.A Spanish-flavored spelling of Rosemary, from Latin ros marinus ('dew of the sea'), the herb, later linkePronounced ROHZ-meh-ree▶Rous#11917 in the U.S.A short, unusual name: an English surname Rous (from Old French rous, 'red; red-haired') and, separately,Pronounced ROOS▶Rozie#11918 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Rosie, the affectionate pet form of Rose, from Latin Rosa ('rose'). Sweet, retro, Pronounced ROH-zee▶Sadierose#11927 in the U.S.A modern combination of Sadie (a pet form of Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman') and Rose (the flower), writtePronounced SAY-dee-rohz▶Lil#11970 in the U.S.Lil is a clipped pet form of Lillian or Lily. Lily is the flower name, from the Latin lilium, long a symbPronounced LIL▶Tansy#12007 in the U.S.'immortality'; the tansy flowerPronounced TAN-zee▶Stellarose#12044 in the U.S.A modern double name joining Stella (Latin, 'star') with Rose (the flower, from the Latin rosa). Star andPronounced STEL-uh-rohz▶Freesia#12222 in the U.S.The fragrant freesia flower, named for botanist F. FreesePronounced FREE-zhuh▶Aleesa#12233 in the U.S.A phonetic respelling of Alisa/Alyssa; by those routes it touches 'noble' (via Adelaide) or the alyssum fPronounced uh-LEE-suh▶Amarys#12254 in the U.S.Amarys has no documented etymology of its own. It reads as a clipped, modern coinage that echoes AmarylliPronounced AM-uh-ris▶Blaney#12265 in the U.S.A given-name use of the Irish surname Blaney (Ó Blathmhaic), often linked to blath ('flower; blossom'). APronounced BLAY-nee▶Caleena#12365 in the U.S.A modern coinage sounding near Kalina (Slavic, 'guelder-rose; viburnum') and Celina/Selena ('moon; sky').Pronounced kuh-LEE-nah▶Calirose#12367 in the U.S.A modern combo of Cali (from Greek kallos, 'beauty; most beautiful,' as in Callista) and Rose (the flowerPronounced KAL-ee-rohz▶Daizie#12417 in the U.S.A playful respelling of Daisy, from the Old English 'day's eye' (the flower that opens with the sun). ChePronounced DAY-zee▶Daliya#12423 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Dalia/Dahlia; by those routes it carries 'branch; bough' (Hebrew) or the dahlia floPronounced dah-LEE-yah▶Dayzie#12444 in the U.S.A playful respelling of Daisy, from the Old English 'day's eye' (the flower that opens with the sun). ChePronounced DAY-zee▶Daysy#12460 in the U.S.Daysy is a sounded-out respelling of Daisy, the flower name that comes from Old English daeges eage, day'Pronounced DAY-zee▶Myrta#12581 in the U.S.Myrta is a shortened, softened form of Myrtle, the classic Victorian flower name taken from the Greek worPronounced MUR-tuh▶Jazline#12703 in the U.S.Jazline blends the Jaz- sound, drawn from Jasmine and the word jazz, with a -line ending like that of JocPronounced JAZ-lin▶Ilissa#12703 in the U.S.Ilissa is an I-spelled form of Alyssa or Ilyssa, names tied to the alyssum flower (Greek a-, 'without,' pPronounced ih-LISS-uh▶Kamellia#12725 in the U.S.Kamellia is a modern respelling of Camellia, the flowering shrub named after the Jesuit botanist Georg JoPronounced kuh-MEEL-yuh▶Kanon#12730 in the U.S.Kanon is a Japanese unisex name (readings vary, sometimes linked to 'flower' and 'sound' or to Kannon, thPronounced KAH-non▶Kattaleia#12743 in the U.S.Kattaleia is a modern coinage in the style of Natalia or Kataleya (the orchid Cattleya), a flowing feminiPronounced kat-uh-LAY-uh▶Lavynder#12838 in the U.S.Lavynder is a modern respelling of lavender, the fragrant purple flower and its soft color — a word-name Pronounced LAV-un-der▶Leylanni#12858 in the U.S.Leylanni reads as a modern respelling or blend, likely echoing the Hawaiian Leilani ('heavenly flowers; rPronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Lileigh#12860 in the U.S.Lileigh reads as a modern coinage, likely blending Lily ('the flower; purity') or Lila with the fashionabPronounced LY-lee▶Lillah#12863 in the U.S.Lillah reads as a variant spelling of Lilah or Leila, tied to the Arabic Layla ('night') or to the flowerPronounced LY-luh▶Lyssa#12893 in the U.S.Usually a short form of Alyssa ('noble', or from the alyssum flower) or Melissa (Greek, 'honeybee'), usedPronounced LISS-uh▶Magnoliamae#12905 in the U.S.A run-together combination of Magnolia (the flowering tree, named for botanist Pierre Magnol) and Mae (a Pronounced mag-NOH-lee-uh-may▶Lyllian#12920 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Lillian, a name in the Lily family (from Latin lilium, 'lily'), historically an elPronounced LIL-ee-un▶Melodyrose#12971 in the U.S.A run-together combination of Melody (from the Greek melodia, 'song; singing of a tune') and Rose (the flPronounced MEL-uh-dee-rohz▶Marylyn#12976 in the U.S.A spelling of Marilyn, a modern American blend of Mary - the English form of Hebrew Miriam - and the endiPronounced MAIR-uh-lin▶Lilyahna#13021 in the U.S.Lilyahna is a modern blended name that fuses Lily, the flower long tied to purity, with Ahna, a spelling Pronounced lil-ee-AH-nuh▶Jessamyn#13053 in the U.S.Jessamyn is a variant of Jessamine, which was an older English word for jasmine, the fragrant climbing flPronounced JES-uh-min▶Rayen#13115 in the U.S.From Mapudungun rayen, 'flower' — a well-loved girls' name among the Mapuche of Chile and Argentina and wPronounced RAY-en▶Reilani#13123 in the U.S.A modern name built on the Hawaiian element lani, 'sky; heaven; royal', which appears in Leilani ('heavenPronounced ray-LAH-nee▶Rosalene#13152 in the U.S.A spelling in the Rosaline/Rosalind/Rosalyn family. Behind them sit Germanic hros, 'horse', and lind, 'soPronounced ROH-zuh-leen▶Rossie#13153 in the U.S.Rossie is a pet form used in older American records, read either as a spelling of Rosie (from Rose, the fPronounced RAW-see▶Rosabel#13191 in the U.S.Rosabel joins Latin rosa, 'rose', with bella, 'beautiful' — 'beautiful rose'. It is a genuine older compoPronounced ROH-zuh-bel▶Serenityrose#13202 in the U.S.Serenityrose fuses the virtue name Serenity (Latin serenus, 'calm; clear; untroubled') with Rose (Latin rPronounced suh-REN-ih-tee-rohz▶Sookie#13251 in the U.S.Sookie is a historical English and American Southern pet form of Susan or Susannah, from the Hebrew ShoshPronounced SOOK-ee▶Susy#13274 in the U.S.Susy is a spelling of Susie, the pet form of Susan and Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshannah — 'lily' (somePronounced SOO-zee▶Rosealina#13306 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rose (the flower) and Alina ('noble; bright'), landing near Rosalina/Rosalind. Its routPronounced roh-zuh-LEE-nah▶Trillium#13312 in the U.S.Trillium is the botanical name of a spring woodland wildflower with three petals and three leaves, from tPronounced TRIL-ee-um▶Daisa#13401 in the U.S.Daisa is an uncommon girl's name of unsettled origin. It is most plausibly a variant of Daisy, the flowerPronounced DAY-suh▶Zennia#13407 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Zinnia, the flower named in honor of the German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn; thePronounced ZEN-ee-uh▶Acasia#13443 in the U.S.A spelling of Acacia, the thorny flowering tree, from Greek akakia. The Greek word is also linked to akakPronounced uh-KAY-zhuh▶Yarrow#13522 in the U.S.The English name of the yarrow, a hardy flowering herb long used in folk healing. A botanical word-name, Pronounced YAIR-oh▶Autumnrose#13637 in the U.S.A modern one-word combination of Autumn, the season (from Latin autumnus), and Rose, the flower (Latin roPronounced AW-tum-rohz▶Ayiana#13652 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Aiyana or Ayana. Aiyana is often claimed as Native American for 'eternal blossom', bPronounced ah-yee-AH-nuh▶Ivoryrose#13729 in the U.S.A joined name: Ivory (the creamy-white material and color) plus Rose (the flower; 'fame'), written as onePronounced EYE-vuh-ree-rohz▶Lilliahna#13742 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Liliana, a flowing elaboration of Lily (the flower). A graceful, floral classic in Pronounced lil-ee-AH-nah▶Lillion#13744 in the U.S.Lillion is an unusual spelling of Lillian, which grew from the lily, a Latin flower symbolizing purity, aPronounced LIL-ee-uhn▶Daislyn#13822 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining Daisy — from the Old English daeges eage, 'day's eye,' for the flower tPronounced DAYZ-lin▶Daizee#13825 in the U.S.A creative respelling of Daisy, from Old English daegeseage, 'day's eye' — the flower that opens with thePronounced DAY-zee▶Azeliah#13838 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Azalea (the flowering shrub) and the biblical Azaliah ('the Lord has reserved')Pronounced ah-ZEE-lee-ah▶Daysie#13855 in the U.S.Daysie is a modern spelling of Daisy, from Old English daeges eage, 'day's eye' — the flower that opens wPronounced DAY-zee▶Emiliarose#13928 in the U.S.A two-name compound of Emilia (from the Roman Aemilius, 'rival; industrious') and Rose (the flower). A roPronounced eh-MEE-lee-uh-rohz▶Emberrose#13945 in the U.S.A combination name joining Ember — the English word for a glowing coal, used as a name for its warmth andPronounced EM-bur-rohz▶Dasie#13957 in the U.S.Dasie is a variant spelling of Daisy, an English flower name from the Old English daegeseage, the days eyPronounced DAY-zee▶Everlei#13967 in the U.S.A respelling of Everly, an English surname from place names built on eofor, 'wild boar', plus leah, 'cleaPronounced EV-ur-lee▶Flory#13994 in the U.S.A short form of Flora or Florence, from Latin flos, floris — 'flower'. Flory also appears independently aPronounced FLOR-ee▶Flower#13995 in the U.S.The English word flower used straight as a given name, from Latin flos, floris by way of Old French flourPronounced FLOW-ur▶Rozena#14011 in the U.S.Rozena is a phonetic variant of Rosina or Rosena, both diminutive elaborations of Rose, from the Latin roPronounced roh-ZEE-nah▶Idahlia#14082 in the U.S.Idahlia reads as an elaborated spelling of Dahlia — the showy flower named in honour of the Swedish botanPronounced ih-DAHL-yuh▶Irisrose#14106 in the U.S.Irisrose runs two flower names together: Iris, the Greek word for 'rainbow' and the name of an iris bloomPronounced EYE-ris-rohz▶Jasslyn#14151 in the U.S.A respelling of Jazlyn (itself a Jocelyn/Jasmine + -lyn blend). Jocelyn traces to a Germanic tribal name;Pronounced JAZ-lin▶Ilyssa#14154 in the U.S.Ilyssa is a spelling of Alyssa or Elissa. Alyssa is linked to the alyssum flower (from Greek a-, 'not', pPronounced ih-LIS-uh▶Jazzy#14178 in the U.S.Jazzy began as a nickname for Jasmine, Jazlyn and Jasmin, and doubles as the English adjective 'jazzy' — Pronounced JAZ-ee▶Kalirose#14240 in the U.S.A joined name: Kali/Cali (a short, bright name, from Kayla/California or the Greek kalos, 'beautiful') plPronounced KAL-ee-rohz▶Kalla#14264 in the U.S.Most often a spelling of Calla, the elegant lily whose name comes from the Greek kallos, 'beauty.' It canPronounced KAL-uh▶Jasime#14341 in the U.S.Jasime is a shortened variant spelling of Jasmine, from the Persian yasmin, the name of the sweet-scentedPronounced JAZ-meen▶Khalena#14357 in the U.S.Khalena is a modern coinage. It can be read as a Kh- respelling of Kalena or Kalina (a Slavic name from tPronounced kuh-LEE-nuh▶Kloee#14378 in the U.S.Kloee is a modern respelling of Chloe, from Greek Chloe, 'young green shoot; blooming' — an epithet of thPronounced KLOH-ee▶Lillybelle#14405 in the U.S.A compound name joining Lily (the flower) and Belle (French, 'beautiful') — so 'beautiful lily.' A sweet Pronounced LIL-ee-bel▶Laylany#14439 in the U.S.A recent coinage that fuses Layla (Arabic layl, 'night') with the flow of Leilani (Hawaiian, 'heavenly flPronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Alyissa#14444 in the U.S.Alyissa is a doubled-vowel respelling of Alyssa, a name tied to the alyssum flower, whose Greek root meanPronounced uh-LISS-uh▶Lylarose#14462 in the U.S.A compound of two names written as one: Lyla, a spelling of Lila or Leila with roots in Arabic layl, 'nigPronounced LY-luh-rohz▶Lilliam#14464 in the U.S.A Spanish-language spelling of Lillian, especially common in Nicaragua and Central America. Lillian derivPronounced LIL-ee-am▶Lillieanna#14465 in the U.S.A modern compound of Lillie (from the lily, Latin lilium) and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favor'). Pronounced lil-ee-AN-uh▶Lilliemae#14466 in the U.S.A fused double name joining Lillie (from the lily, Latin lilium) and Mae, a spelling of May — the month, Pronounced LIL-ee-may▶Lillien#14467 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Lillian, from Lily (Latin lilium), the flower long associated with purity; the namePronounced LIL-ee-un▶Lillyrose#14468 in the U.S.A fused double name joining Lilly (from the lily, Latin lilium) and Rose (Latin rosa). Two of the oldest Pronounced LIL-ee-rohz▶Lilu#14469 in the U.S.In modern U.S. use, most plausibly a playful short name in the Lily/Lulu family, or borrowed from the filPronounced LEE-loo▶Lilyjo#14470 in the U.S.A fused double name joining Lily (Latin lilium) and Jo, the short form of Joanna, Josephine or Joann — naPronounced LIL-ee-joh▶Lorien#14487 in the U.S.Lorien is drawn from the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien, where Lothlorien ('dreamflower') is the golden elvenPronounced LOR-ee-en▶Mauve#14598 in the U.S.A color word used as a name: mauve, a pale purple, from French mauve, 'mallow flower', from Latin malva. Pronounced MOHV▶Rosann#14661 in the U.S.Rosann joins Rose, the flower name, to Ann ('grace, favor'), a classic run-together double name.Pronounced roh-ZAN▶Posy#14813 in the U.S.The English word posy — a small bunch of flowers — used as a name. The word began as a variant of 'poesy'Pronounced POH-zee▶Rosabell#14823 in the U.S.Rosabell is a form of Rosabel or Rosabella, joining the flower name Rose to the Latin bella, 'beautiful,'Pronounced ROH-zuh-bell▶Rozalynn#14835 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Rosalyn/Rosalind - from Germanic 'gentle horse' (hros + lind) and read by folk etyPronounced ROZ-uh-lin▶Lilette#14835 in the U.S.A French-style diminutive built on Lily (the flower), with the -ette ending meaning 'little' — so 'littlePronounced lih-LET▶Ellysa#14870 in the U.S.Ellysa is a modern American variant of Elisa or Alyssa. Elisa is a short form of Elizabeth, from the HebrPronounced eh-LEE-suh▶Rosalea#14883 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the Rosalie/Rosalia family, rooted in the Latin rosa, 'rose.' Rosalia is an old ItalPronounced roh-zuh-LEE-uh▶Rosaleia#14884 in the U.S.A modern elaboration in the Rosalie/Rosalia family, rooted in the Latin rosa, 'rose,' with an -eia endingPronounced roh-zuh-LAY-uh▶Rosalyna#14885 in the U.S.A modern elaboration in the Rosalina/Rosalind family. Rosalind is Germanic in root — often read as 'gentlPronounced roh-zuh-LEE-nuh▶Rosalyne#14886 in the U.S.A spelling of Rosaline/Rosalyn, from the Rosalind family. Rosalind's oldest root is Germanic, but the namPronounced ROZ-uh-lin▶Rosebella#14952 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Rose (the flower; from Latin rosa) with Bella ('beautiful'; from Latin bellaPronounced rohz-BEL-ah▶Shari#14965 in the U.S.Chiefly a pet form of Sharon, the Hebrew name of the fertile coastal plain of Israel, famous from the 'roPronounced SHAIR-ee▶Taleia#14978 in the U.S.Taleia reads as a modern respelling near Talia (Hebrew, 'dew from God') and Thalia (Greek, 'to blossom'; Pronounced tuh-LAY-uh▶Daisia#15012 in the U.S.Daisia is a modern name that blends Daisy — from the Old English daeges eage, 'day's eye', the flower thaPronounced DAY-zhuh▶Yaslyn#15149 in the U.S.Yaslyn is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It reads most plausibly as the Yas- of Yasmin (PPronounced YAZ-lin▶Zyria#15177 in the U.S.Zyria is a stylized respelling of Zaria, a name carried by an old Nigerian city and connected to Arabic ZPronounced ZEER-ee-uh▶Pansy#15193 in the U.S.A flower name from the pansy, whose own name comes from the French 'pensee,' 'thought' — so the blossom (Pronounced PAN-zee▶Zalaia#15195 in the U.S.Zalaia has no documented etymology. It reads as a modern coinage close to Zalia and Zaylia, with a distanPronounced zuh-LY-uh▶Petal#15208 in the U.S.A petal of a flowerPronounced PET-ul▶Analyssa#15348 in the U.S.Analyssa elaborates Alyssa — a name tied to the alyssum flower and to Alice, from a Germanic root meaningPronounced an-uh-LIS-uh▶Allyssa#15363 in the U.S.A respelling of Alyssa, from the alyssum flower (Greek a-, 'without,' + lyssa, 'madness' — a plant once tPronounced uh-LISS-ah▶Jazzmen#15432 in the U.S.Jazzmen is a playful respelling of Jasmine — from Persian 'yasmin', the jasmine flower — reshaped to forePronounced JAZ-muhn▶Ulanda#15525 in the U.S.Ulanda reads as a reshaping of Yolanda, swapping the opening for a U-, and as a cousin of Wanda. Yolanda Pronounced oo-LAN-duh▶Azaleigh#15589 in the U.S.A -leigh spelling of Azalea, the bright spring-blooming shrub (from Greek azaleos, 'dry'). A cheerful floPronounced AZ-uh-lee▶Azaliya#15590 in the U.S.A flowing spelling that reads as a form of Azalea (the flower) and echoes the Hebrew Azaliah, a biblical Pronounced ah-zuh-LEE-yah▶Azalyn#15591 in the U.S.A modern coinage pairing Azalea (the flowering shrub) with the fashionable -lyn ending. A fresh flower-anPronounced AZ-uh-lin▶Allysia#15670 in the U.S.Allysia is a modern American respelling that blends Alicia and Alyssa. Alicia descends from the Germanic Pronounced uh-LEE-see-uh▶Chleo#15673 in the U.S.Chleo reads as a modern respelling blending Chloe (Greek, 'green shoot; blooming') and Cleo (from CleopatPronounced KLEE-oh▶Alyzza#15682 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Alyssa/Alissa, linked to the alyssum flower (Greek, 'without madness') and to AdelaiPronounced uh-LIS-ah▶Dahlya#15763 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Dahlia, the flower named in honour of the eighteenth-century Swedish botanist AndersPronounced DAHL-yuh▶Catelaya#15768 in the U.S.A form of Cattleya, a genus of showy orchids named for the horticulturist William Cattley. Popularized asPronounced kat-uh-LAY-ah▶Alesa#15792 in the U.S.Alesa is a spelling of Alisa or Alyssa, names linked to Alice, from the Germanic Adalheidis, 'noble kind'Pronounced uh-LEE-suh▶Dayzee#15814 in the U.S.A creative respelling of Daisy, from Old English daegeseage, 'day's eye' — the flower that opens with thePronounced DAY-zee▶Alysah#15822 in the U.S.Alysah is a decorative respelling that blends Alyssa with Aliza. Alyssa comes from the alyssum flower, whPronounced uh-LEE-suh▶Elenarose#15837 in the U.S.A joined name pairing Elena (the Greek/Spanish form of Helen, 'bright; shining light') with Rose (the floPronounced eh-LAY-nah-rohz▶Dahila#15838 in the U.S.Dahila reads as a spelling of Dahlia, the showy flower named for the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (his suPronounced dah-LEE-uh▶Ellyssa#15867 in the U.S.Ellyssa reads as a doubled-l respelling of Alyssa, itself from the alyssum flower whose Greek name means Pronounced eh-LISS-uh▶Edenrose#15894 in the U.S.A modern compound of Eden ('place of delight; paradise') and Rose (the flower). Two given names joined inPronounced EE-din-rohz▶Elanora#15906 in the U.S.Elanora is most simply read as a variant of Eleanor/Elanor. It also matches Elanora, a place name in AustPronounced el-uh-NOR-uh▶Emilyrose#15945 in the U.S.A two-name compound of Emily (from Aemilius, 'rival; industrious') and Rose (the flower). A pretty doublePronounced EM-uh-lee-rohz▶Flossie#15962 in the U.S.A pet form of Florence or Flora, from Latin florens/flos, 'flourishing' or 'flower.' It was used as a staPronounced FLOSS-ee▶Harperrose#16044 in the U.S.A joined double name pairing Harper ('harp player') with Rose (the flower; 'fame'), written as one. A modPronounced HAR-pur-rohz▶Aalyssa#16222 in the U.S.Aalyssa is an ornamental respelling of Alyssa with a doubled opening vowel. Alyssa arose from the sweet aPronounced ah-LIS-ah▶Dahliah#16240 in the U.S.Dahliah is an -h-ending spelling of Dahlia, the showy flower named for the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (Pronounced DAH-lee-uh▶Jasly#16250 in the U.S.A modern coinage with no documented etymology. It trims the popular Jazlyn and Jaslene, and echoes JasminPronounced JAZ-lee▶Jasmarie#16251 in the U.S.A joined name: Jasmine (the fragrant flower, from Persian yasamin) plus Marie (a French form of Mary, 'bePronounced jaz-muh-REE▶
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Frequently Asked
What is the most popular English girl name that means flower?
Dahlia currently ranks highest on this list at #215 in the US, prized for its dark, dramatic petals rather than a softer, daintier bloom — and it's still rising in popularity.
Are Lily and Rose the only flowers behind these names?
No — Poppy, Marigold, and Azalea are dictionary-word flower names in their own right, not variations on lily or rose, each borrowing its meaning straight from the plant itself.
Where does the name Marigold actually come from?
Marigold comes from 'Mary's gold,' a medieval English nickname for the golden flower linked to devotion to the Virgin Mary. It's vintage, colorful, and currently rising in use.