Greek Girl Names That Mean Flower
Greek girl names that mean flower rarely borrow a flower's name outright — instead they borrow the Greek words for green, growth, and blooming itself.
Names160
OriginGreek
MeaningFlower
GenderGirl
On this list, Greek rarely hands a girl the name of one exact bloom. It hands her the word for the blossoming itself. Chloe and Khloe both come from chloros, the Greek word for fresh green growth, while Thalia comes from thallein, 'to blossom' or 'flourish.'
A few names on this page arrive from other languages but earn their place through the same floral idea. Marguerite is the French word for daisy, Alissa and Alyssa echo the alyssum flower, and Susanna carries lily through Hebrew scripture that reached English readers in Greek.
What Makes Greek Girl Names That Mean Flower Different
Most Greek girl names that mean flower point to a word about being beautiful or growing, not a plant. Calla comes from the Greek word for beauty, the same root behind the calla lily's name. Kalia carries a similar Greek root meaning 'good' or 'fair,' alongside a separate Hawaiian meaning tied to a tropical flower.
Familiar Faces vs. Fresh Choices on the List
Chloe has ranked in the U.S. top 10 since the early 2000s, so parents chasing something quieter are drifting toward Azalea, Talia, and Calla instead — all rising. Indigo isn't Greek at all, but its color-word energy fits parents drawn to this list for the same nature-first, independent feel.
Names List
Chloe#23 in the U.S.Blooming; young green shoot; new growth in springPronounced KLOH-ee▶Talia#265 in the U.S.Dew of heaven; blooming, flourishingPronounced TAL-ee-uh▶Khloe#272 in the U.S.Blooming; young green shoot; variant spelling of Chloe from Greek khloePronounced KLOH-ee▶Azalea#278 in the U.S.Dry; relating to the azalea flower, named from Greek azaleos (dry)Pronounced uh-ZAYL-ee-uh▶Alyssa#453 in the U.S.Variant of Alicia/Alice, from Old High German 'adal' (noble) and 'heit' (kind, type); also connected to tPronounced uh-LIS-uh▶Thalia#648 in the U.S.From Greek thallein meaning to blossom or to flourish; name of the Muse of comedy and of one of the threePronounced THAL-ee-uh▶Indigo#854 in the U.S.From the Greek indikon (Indian dye), via Latin indicum and Spanish indigo, referring to the deep blue-vioPronounced IN-dih-goh▶Kalia#1254 in the U.S.The most beautiful; bud; from Hawaiian kalia (the most beautiful) or Greek kalia (good, fair) — also a naPronounced KAH-lee-uh▶Susanna#1360 in the U.S.Lily flower, graceful as a lilyPronounced soo-ZAN-ah▶Calla#1514 in the U.S.Beauty; also a flower name (calla lily)Pronounced KAL-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▶Marguerite#2415 in the U.S.pearl, or daisy flowerPronounced mar-guh-REET▶Maleni#3143 in the U.S.Likely a phonetic variant or blend of Melanie (Greek: 'black, dark') and/or Leilani (Hawaiian: 'heavenly Pronounced mah-LAY-nee▶Mehlani#3146 in the U.S.Modern creative elaboration, likely a phonetic variant of Leilani (Hawaiian: 'heavenly flower') or an altPronounced meh-LAH-nee▶Jaci#3185 in the U.S.From Tupi-Guaraní jaci meaning 'moon'; also functions as a short form of Jacinda (Greek: hyacinth flower)Pronounced JAY-see▶Elyssa#3229 in the U.S.Variant of Elissa, the Phoenician name of Dido, legendary founder-queen of CarthagePronounced ə-LIS-ə▶Azaleah#3387 in the U.S.The azalea flower — from Greek azaleos, 'dry' — with the -ah ending of biblical namesPronounced ə-ZAY-lee-ə▶Delphine#3651 in the U.S.From Latin Delphina, 'woman of Delphi' or 'dolphin' — linked to the larkspur flower (delphinium) and the Pronounced del-FEEN▶Emrys#3705 in the U.S.Welsh form of Ambrose — from Greek ambrosios, 'immortal' — traditionally male, used for girlsPronounced EM-riss▶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▶Khloee#3776 in the U.S.Kh- and double-e spelling of Chloe — Greek khloe, 'young green shoot, fresh blooming' — an epithet of DemPronounced KLOH-ee▶Azelia#3817 in the U.S.Flower-name variant of Azalea (Greek azaleos, 'dry' — the blossom that thrives in dry soil); also echoingPronounced ah-ZEE-lee-ah▶Kloe#4414 in the U.S.K-spelling of Chloe — from Greek chloe, 'green shoot, young verdure; blooming'Pronounced KLOH-ee▶Kataleyah#4507 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Catalina (a Katherine form, 'pure') and the Cattleya orchid; no single fixed rootPronounced kah-tah-LAY-ah▶Khole#4508 in the U.S.Spelling of Khloe/Chloe — from Greek chloe, 'green shoot, young verdure; blooming'Pronounced KLOH-ee▶Jacinta#4689 in the U.S.Spanish/Portuguese form of Hyacinth — from Greek hyakinthos, the hyacinth flower (and a precious blue stoPronounced hah-SEEN-tah▶Katalaya#4702 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Catalina (a Katherine form, 'pure') and the Cattleya orchid; no single fixed rootPronounced kah-tah-LY-ah▶Chlora#4729 in the U.S.Chlora draws on the Greek chlor- root, which carries the sense of 'green, pale-green, fresh and blooming.Pronounced KLOR-uh▶Calaya#4780 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kalea ('bright, beautiful', Hawaiian) and Calla (the lily); no single fixed rootPronounced kə-LY-ah▶Hyacinth#4801 in the U.S.From Greek hyakinthos — the fragrant hyacinth flower (and a precious blue stone); from a Greek mythPronounced HY-ə-sinth▶Nerine#4811 in the U.S.Nerine comes from the Nereids, the sea-nymphs of Greek myth, daughters of the sea-god Nereus; it is also Pronounced nuh-REEN▶Azaylah#4894 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Azalea (the flower) and Layla ('night', Arabic); no single fixed rootPronounced ə-ZAY-lah▶Alyssia#5013 in the U.S.-ia spelling of Alyssa/Alicia — from Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Alice), and/or the flower alyssum (GreekPronounced ə-LISS-ee-ah▶Calanthe#5224 in the U.S.Beautiful flowerPronounced kuh-LAN-thee▶Aphrodite#5298 in the U.S.From Greek Aphrodite — the goddess of love and beauty, traditionally linked to aphros, 'sea foam' (she roPronounced af-rə-DY-tee▶Clytie#5387 in the U.S.Clytie (Greek Klytie) is the name of an Oceanid nymph in Greek mythology who loved the sun god Helios; spPronounced KLY-tee▶Azaylia#5448 in the U.S.-aylia spelling of Azalea — from Greek azaleos, 'dry' (the azalea flower, which thrives in dry soil); no Pronounced ə-ZAY-lee-ah▶Lelia#5698 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Laelia (origin uncertain), and/or echoing 'lily' and Greek 'well-spoken'; routPronounced LEE-lee-ah▶Chloee#5970 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Chloe — from Greek chloe, 'a young green shoot; verdant, blooming' (a title of Demeter)Pronounced KLOH-ee▶Jacinda#6007 in the U.S.A form of Jacinta — from Greek hyakinthos, 'the hyacinth flower' (a blue spring flower)Pronounced jə-SIN-dah▶Azaleya#6181 in the U.S.A -ya spelling of Azalea — from Greek azaleos, 'dry' (the azalea flower, which thrives in dry, sandy soilPronounced az-ə-LAY-ah▶Khloie#6263 in the U.S.A spelling of Chloe — from Greek chloe, 'a green shoot; blooming, verdant; young greenery' (an epithet ofPronounced KLOH-ee▶Narcissus#6353 in the U.S.Narcissus is the name of a beautiful youth in Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection inPronounced nar-SIS-us▶Azalee#6404 in the U.S.A spelling of Azalea — from Greek azaleos, 'dry' (the azalea flower, which thrives in dry soil)Pronounced az-ə-LEE▶Azaleia#6405 in the U.S.A spelling of Azalea — from Greek azaleos, 'dry' (the azalea flower, which thrives in dry soil)Pronounced az-ə-LAY-ah▶Antha#6600 in the U.S.Antha is a short form of Anthea, from the Greek anthos, 'flower,' giving the sense 'flowery' or 'blossomiPronounced AN-thuh▶Azaela#6649 in the U.S.A spelling of Azalea — the flowering shrub, from Greek azaleos, 'dry' (for the dry soil it favors)Pronounced ah-ZAY-lee-ah▶Irys#6732 in the U.S.A spelling of Iris — from Greek iris, 'a rainbow' (also the iris flower and the messenger goddess of the Pronounced EYE-ris▶Chloris#6764 in the U.S.Chloris comes from the Greek chloros, 'greenish, pale-green, fresh,' the same root behind chlorophyll. InPronounced KLOR-iss▶Marguarite#7146 in the U.S.Marguarite is a variant spelling of Marguerite, the French form of Margaret and the French word for a daiPronounced mar-guh-REET▶Ayris#7265 in the U.S.A spelling of Iris — from Greek, 'rainbow' (and the goddess Iris, messenger of the gods, plus the iris flPronounced EYE-ris▶Yolander#7405 in the U.S.Yolander is a variant of Yolanda, a name of medieval origin usually traced to the Greek for 'violet flowePronounced yoh-LAN-der▶Ambrielle#7591 in the U.S.A modern blend of an Ambr- element (from Ambrose/ambrosia, 'immortal; divine', Greek) with the -ielle endPronounced am-bree-EL▶Yolani#7918 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Yolanda ('the violet flower', Greek) and the -lani element ('heaven', HaPronounced yoh-LAH-nee▶Ione#8114 in the U.S.From the Greek ion, 'a violet' (the flower) — also the name of a sea nymph in Greek myth; we note the mytPronounced eye-OH-nee▶Chloey#8530 in the U.S.A spelling of Chloe — from the Greek chloe, 'a green shoot; a young blooming plant' (an epithet of the goPronounced KLOH-ee▶Chrysanthemum#8533 in the U.S.From the Greek chrysos, 'gold', + anthemon, 'a flower', hence 'a golden flower' (the chrysanthemum); a woPronounced krih-SAN-thuh-mum▶Nea#8779 in the U.S.Variously a Scandinavian short form of Linnea ('the twinflower', named for Linnaeus) and a Greek sense, 'Pronounced NEE-ah▶Adelfa#8783 in the U.S.Adelfa is the Spanish name of the oleander, a flowering shrub. The word descends from Greek adelphe, meanPronounced uh-DEL-fuh▶Thia#8878 in the U.S.A short form of Theia ('a goddess; divine', a Greek Titaness) and Anthea/Cynthia ('flower'/'moon goddess'Pronounced THEE-ah▶Elonda#8991 in the U.S.Elonda reads as an American coinage in the Yolanda family, with an El- prefix replacing the Yo-. Yolanda Pronounced ee-LON-dah▶Irais#9146 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Iris — from the Greek iris, 'a rainbow' (Iris, the messenger goddess of the rainbow; alPronounced ee-RICE▶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▶Rosalena#9410 in the U.S.A compound name — Rosa ('a rose', Latin) joined with Lena (a short form of Helena, 'light; a bright torchPronounced roh-zah-LEE-nah▶Sosie#9447 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Sophie ('wisdom', Greek) and Sosanna/Susannah ('a lily', Hebrew); routes layeredPronounced SOH-see▶Aleyssa#9556 in the U.S.A spelling of Alyssa — variously a form of Alice ('noble', Germanic) and the alyssum flower (Greek, 'withPronounced uh-LISS-ah▶Anthea#9592 in the U.S.From the Greek antheia, 'flowery; blooming' — also an epithet of the goddess Hera; we note the mythic epiPronounced AN-thee-ah▶Callia#9645 in the U.S.From the Greek kallos, 'beauty', hence 'beautiful'; also linked to the calla lily; routes layeredPronounced KAL-ee-ah▶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▶Kloey#9898 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Chloe — from the Greek chloe, 'a green shoot; a young/blooming plant'; an epithet Pronounced KLOH-ee▶Ylonda#10264 in the U.S.Ylonda is a respelling of Yolanda, a name of Greek roots through medieval French and Spanish usually readPronounced yuh-LON-duh▶Yola#10265 in the U.S.Yola is a compact name usually read as a short form of Yolanda, itself traced to a Greek and Old French rPronounced YOH-luh▶Azelea#10360 in the U.S.A spelling of Azalea, the flowering shrub, from the Greek azaleos, 'dry' (for the dry soil it favors); a Pronounced ah-ZAY-lee-ah▶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▶Athenarose#10400 in the U.S.A written-together compound of two given names: Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, craft and just war, Pronounced uh-THEE-nuh-rohz▶Chloie#10416 in the U.S.A spelling of Chloe, from the Greek chloe, 'young green shoot; blooming' (an epithet of the goddess DemetPronounced KLOH-ee▶Khloi#10752 in the U.S.Khloi is a modern respelling of Chloe (through the popular 'Khloe' variant), from the Greek Chloe meaningPronounced KLOH-ee▶Accacia#10843 in the U.S.Accacia is a doubled-c spelling variant of Acacia, from the Greek akakia, the name of a flowering thorn tPronounced uh-KAY-shuh▶Iantha#10857 in the U.S.Iantha comes from Greek ion, 'violet', and anthos, 'flower', giving 'violet flower'. It is a variant of IPronounced ee-AN-thuh▶Raissa#10870 in the U.S.From the Arabic ra'isa, 'leader; chief; a woman of high rank'; also read via Greek/Yiddish routes as 'rosPronounced rah-EE-sah▶Yalonda#10995 in the U.S.Yalonda is a twentieth-century respelling of Yolanda, a name carried into Spanish and French from a form Pronounced yuh-LON-duh▶Alysse#11125 in the U.S.A modern spelling near Alyssa (linked to the alyssum flower, 'rational; without madness') and Alice (fromPronounced uh-LEES▶Amarilis#11128 in the U.S.To sparkle; a pastoral shepherdess (and the amaryllis flower)Pronounced am-uh-RIL-iss▶Amarylis#11129 in the U.S.A spelling of Amaryllis, from the Greek amarysso, 'to sparkle; to shine' — and the name of the bright amaPronounced am-uh-RIL-is▶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▶Iola#11461 in the U.S.From the Greek Iola/Iole, 'violet; violet-colored; dawn'; also a Welsh feminine name. A soft vintage namePronounced eye-OH-lah▶Eulanda#11495 in the U.S.Eulanda reads as a mid-century American coinage, most plausibly joining the Greek prefix Eu- ('good, wellPronounced yoo-LAN-duh▶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▶Yulanda#11787 in the U.S.Yulanda is a spelling variant of Yolanda, a medieval name usually connected to the violet flower, likely Pronounced yoo-LAN-duh▶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▶Tansy#12007 in the U.S.'immortality'; the tansy flowerPronounced TAN-zee▶Thaliana#12017 in the U.S.Thaliana is an elaboration of Thalia, from Greek 'thallein' ('to blossom; flourish'). Thalia was the MusePronounced tah-lee-AH-nuh▶Margueritte#12054 in the U.S.Margueritte is a doubled-t French styling of Marguerite, from Greek margarites, 'pearl', and also the FrePronounced mar-guh-REET▶Ambrose#12206 in the U.S.Ambrose comes from the Greek Ambrosios, 'immortal; of the immortals' (from ambrosia, the food of the godsPronounced AM-brohz▶Alonda#12274 in the U.S.Alonda reads as a trimmed Alondra, the Spanish word for the lark, with an echo of Yolanda, from Greek/OldPronounced uh-LON-duh▶Amaranta#12317 in the U.S.Amaranta is the Spanish and Italian form of the amaranth flower name, from the Greek amarantos, 'unfadingPronounced ah-mah-RAHN-tah▶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▶Cloey#12401 in the U.S.A spelling of Chloe, from the Greek Khloe, 'young green shoot; blooming; verdant' - an epithet of DemeterPronounced KLOH-ee▶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▶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▶Hebe#12723 in the U.S.From the Greek hebe, 'youth; the prime/bloom of life'; the goddess of youth and cupbearer to the gods, daPronounced HEE-bee▶Khloey#12770 in the U.S.Khloey is a respelling of Chloe and Khloe, from the Greek Khloe, 'a young green shoot; blooming' — a namePronounced KLOH-ee▶Yolunda#12818 in the U.S.Yolunda is a spelling of Yolanda with a u in the middle, reflecting pronunciation. Yolanda descends from Pronounced yoh-LUN-duh▶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▶Yolando#12939 in the U.S.Yolando is an unusual -o ending variant of Yolanda, a name traced through Old French to a root associatedPronounced yoh-LAHN-doh▶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▶Roda#13208 in the U.S.A spelling of Rhoda, from the Greek for 'rose' (rhodon). A biblical name (a servant in the Book of Acts),Pronounced ROH-dah▶Thaleia#13301 in the U.S.Thaleia is the fuller Greek spelling of Thalia, from thallein, 'to bloom; to flourish.' In Greek myth ThaPronounced thuh-LAY-uh▶Yris#13386 in the U.S.A Spanish-language spelling of Iris, from Greek iris, 'rainbow' — the name of the rainbow goddess and mesPronounced EE-rees▶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▶Azaleyah#13661 in the U.S.Azaleyah is a modern respelling of Azalea, the flower whose name comes from the Greek azaleos, 'dry' — foPronounced az-uh-LEE-uh▶Azalie#13662 in the U.S.Azalie is a trimmed form of the flower name Azalea, from the Greek azaleos, 'dry' — the shrub's love of dPronounced AZ-uh-lee▶Azaylea#13666 in the U.S.Azaylea is a phonetic modern respelling of Azalea, the flowering shrub whose name comes from the Greek azPronounced uh-ZAY-lee-uh▶Anatalia#13726 in the U.S.A compound of Ana ('grace') and Talia ('dew of God'; also 'blooming'), which also echoes Anatolia, Greek Pronounced ah-nuh-TAH-lee-uh▶Yoland#13865 in the U.S.Yoland reads as Yolanda with the final a dropped, a clerical or clipped form of that name, which is tradiPronounced yoh-LAND▶Eriss#13949 in the U.S.A short modern name echoing Iris (the flower and rainbow) and the Greek Eris (goddess of discord) — the rPronounced AIR-iss▶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▶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▶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▶Jacynda#14269 in the U.S.Jacynda is a modern respelling of Jacinda, a name that comes through Spanish Jacinta from the Greek word Pronounced juh-SIN-duh▶Kloie#14339 in the U.S.A modern K-respelling of Chloe, from the Greek Khloe, 'green shoot; blooming; verdant' — an epithet of thPronounced KLOH-ee▶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▶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▶Yulonda#14534 in the U.S.Yulonda is a phonetic respelling of Yolanda, a name that traces through medieval European use back to GrePronounced yoo-LON-duh▶Diantha#14799 in the U.S.Diantha comes from the Greek elements 'dios', 'divine' or 'of Zeus', and 'anthos', 'flower', giving 'diviPronounced die-AN-thuh▶Narcisa#15195 in the U.S.The narcissus (daffodil) flowerPronounced nar-SEE-sah▶Petal#15208 in the U.S.A petal of a flowerPronounced PET-ul▶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▶Youlanda#15441 in the U.S.Youlanda is a phonetic respelling of Yolanda — from the Greek for the violet flower (via Iolanthe) — reshPronounced yoo-LAHN-duh▶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▶Amarantha#15584 in the U.S.From the Greek amarantos, 'unfading,' by way of the amaranth flower that was said never to wilt — a poetiPronounced am-uh-RAN-thuh▶Chleo#15673 in the U.S.Chleo reads as a modern respelling blending Chloe (Greek, 'green shoot; blooming') and Cleo (from CleopatPronounced KLEE-oh▶Alyssamarie#15679 in the U.S.Alyssamarie runs the given names Alyssa and Marie together as one word; Alyssa echoes the alyssum flower Pronounced uh-LISS-uh-muh-REE▶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▶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▶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▶Evanthia#15927 in the U.S.A Greek girls' name from eu ('good, well, fair') and anthos ('flower, blossom'), giving 'fair flower' or Pronounced eh-VAN-thee-ah▶Cloee#16062 in the U.S.Cloee is a phonetic respelling of Chloe, a Greek name meaning 'young green shoot' or 'blooming' - an epitPronounced KLOH-ee▶Carrissa#16159 in the U.S.Carrissa is a doubled-r respelling of Carissa, usually linked to the Greek charis, 'grace' or 'kindness' Pronounced kuh-RISS-uh▶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▶Jolanda#16345 in the U.S.Jolanda is a continental spelling of Yolanda, a name carried by medieval European queens. It is generallyPronounced yoh-LAHN-duh▶Ellissa#16380 in the U.S.Ellissa is a doubled spelling of Elissa/Alyssa. Elissa was an ancient name for Dido, queen of Carthage; APronounced uh-LISS-uh▶Amarilys#16694 in the U.S.Amarilys is a Spanish-flavored spelling of Amaryllis, from the Greek amaryssein, 'to sparkle.' Amaryllis Pronounced ah-mah-REE-lees▶Canna#16741 in the U.S.A reed; the canna lilyPronounced KAN-uh▶Allyssia#16925 in the U.S.Allyssia is an ornamented respelling of Alyssa, with a nod to Alicia. Alyssa is usually linked to the alyPronounced uh-LISS-ee-uh▶Peony#17033 in the U.S.The peony flower; tied to Paeon, healer of the godsPronounced PEE-uh-nee▶Rosellen#17119 in the U.S.Rosellen is a compound of Rose and Ellen. Rose comes from the Latin rosa, the flower, long a symbol of bePronounced ROHZ-el-un▶Sophiarose#17287 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Sophia (Greek, 'wisdom') and Rose (the flower), written as one name in the mash-up trePronounced soh-FEE-uh-rohz▶Jolyssa#17695 in the U.S.Jolyssa reads as a blend of a Jo- opening and Alyssa. Alyssa itself is usually tied to the alyssum flowerPronounced joh-LIS-uh▶Margarite#18169 in the U.S.Margarite is a variant of Marguerite, the French form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl'. InPronounced MAR-guh-reet▶Yalanda#18336 in the U.S.Yalanda is a spelling variant of Yolanda, itself from the medieval Yolande, linked to Greek iole, 'violetPronounced yuh-LAN-duh▶Tanzie#19317 in the U.S.Tanzie is a variant of Tansy, the bright yellow flower whose name comes through Old French from the GreekPronounced TAN-zee▶Yolonda#19983 in the U.S.Yolonda is a variant of Yolanda, generally traced to the Greek/Old French for 'violet flower' (as in the Pronounced yoh-LON-dah▶AirrisA modern respelling echoing Iris (Greek, 'rainbow'; the flower and the rainbow goddess) or a soft coinagePronounced AIR-iss▶AmyrisFrom the Greek amyron, 'greatly perfumed; intensely scented' — also the name of a genus of fragrant flowePronounced uh-MEER-iss▶Chamomile'earth apple', the calming herb-flowerPronounced KAM-uh-mile▶EosFrom the Greek eos, 'the dawn; daybreak'; the goddess who rose each morning to bring the light; we note tPronounced EE-os▶Geranium'little crane'; the geranium flowerPronounced juh-RAY-nee-um▶IolantheViolet flowerPronounced eye-oh-LAN-thee▶Phlox'flame'; the phlox flowerPronounced FLOKS▶
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What does 'Chloe' mean, and why is it linked to flowers?
Chloe comes from the Greek word chloros, meaning fresh green growth or a young shoot — an image of new plant life rather than a bloom. It's been a top-10 U.S. name for over two decades.