When thinking of floral names, there are probably some obvious ones that come to mind.
Calla
Lily is likely already on your list if you’re looking for a floral name.
According toBehind the Name, Lily comes from the Latin word lilium, and the flower symbolizes purity.
If you love lilies but want something a little less mainstream, consider Calla.
That’s a lot of bang for your buck, and just plain pretty to boot.
There are other versions of the name, too, and they’re just as lovely.
Asters are also a flower in their own right and look quite similar to daisies, according toAlmanac.com.
Sage has been seeinga rise in popularitysince the ’90s.
This is a name with many layers or should we say petals?
A genus of orchids is named Calanthe, per theAmerican Orchid Society.
Cosmo
While flowers are often associated with femininity, gender stereotypes have long been outdated.
PerBehind the Name, it’s a variation of the Italian name Cosimo.
PerBehind the Name, the name does come from Eric,which means “ever ruler.
“But erica is also the Latin term forheather, another flower-inspired name.
The plant that Erica takes its inspiration from also has many desirable properties.
Beautiful and resilient, heather holds special significance in Scotland, where the ancients believed it toharbor magic properties.
These days, people mostly appreciate it for its gorgeous colors and delightful smell, though.
Well, a flowering bush, to be very precise.
According toThe Bump, the name’s origins are a bit murky.
The amaryllis flower can trace its roots to Greek mythology, perBreck’s.
Beautiful red flowers bloomed from her blood.
When Alteo eventually opened the door, he fell in love with Amaryllis.
According toBehind the Name, Linnea can trace its roots to a rather unusual source.
While it’s the name of a flower, it also comes from a surname.
Whoever actually named the flower, the name Linnea comes packed with quite a lot of history.
The flower is more commonly known as twinflower, though, and has distinctive bell-shaped buds.
Rowan
The origins of the name Rowan are a bit complicated.
Yet it is also linked to the rowan tree, a name with roots in Old Norse.
As noted byTrees for Life, the rowan tree is deeply rooted in the folklore of Europe.
Grasping the branches of the tree, Thor was able to pull himself out of the water.
The history of rowan is a fascinating one fitting for any baby, regardless of gender.
While traditionally given to boys, Rowan is a gender-neutral moniker today.
If you love the name Lorelai but aren’t so thrilled with its grim association, fear not.
Peonies also come with their own lore.
BothNarcisoand Narcissa can trace their roots to the Greek name Narkissos, perBehind the Name.
He was then transformed into the flower we now know as narcissus.
The word narcissism can also trace itself back to this mythological story, per theOnline Etymology Dictionary.
Don’t worry that giving your little one the name Narciso will turn their head, though.
