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Flower

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Pronounced FLOW-ur /ˈflaʊ.ər/High

Meaning: The English word flower used straight as a given name, from Latin flos, floris by way of Old French flour. A plain word-name, in the tradition of Rose, Daisy and Blossom, which we note honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: Flower is exactly what it says — the English word, used as a name (said 'FLOW-ur'). A plain word-name, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningThe English word flower used straight as a given name, from Latin flos, floris by way of Old French flour. A plain word-name, in the tradition of Rose, Daisy and Blossom, which we note honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#13995 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 118

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119742024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Flower is the English word used directly as a name, from Latin flos, floris through Old French flour. It surfaced occasionally in English records as a given name and has a soft hippie-era warmth in modern American use. It is a word-name rather than an inherited traditional one, which we note (said 'FLOW-ur').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, literal, and gentle.

Did you know? Flower belongs to the honest tradition of English word-names — Rose, Daisy, Blossom, Ivy — but it is the only one that names the whole category rather than a single bloom (said 'FLOW-ur').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Flower — English word-name; Latin flos via Old French flour

Variations

FlorFleurFlowers

Nicknames

FloFlow

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If you like Flower…

Fleur— the French word for the same thing
Blossom— a like literal nature word-name
Daisy— a like sunny flower name
Ivy— another plain plant word used as a name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Flower mean?

Flower means exactly what the word means — it is the English word used as a name, from Latin flos, floris.

How do you pronounce Flower?

It's said FLOW-ur /ˈflaʊ.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Flower a real name?

It is a word-name rather than an inherited traditional name — used sparingly, in the same tradition as Rose and Blossom. We note that plainly.

How popular is Flower?

Flower is rare in the U.S.; Rose, Daisy and Ivy are the far more common flower names.

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