Names to add to your shortlist
Anthea
A graceful classical name with a botanical feel.
2025 U.S.: 9 births · #10,179Peak: 1990 · 20 births
Azalea
A vivid flower name that sounds fresh and feminine.
2025 U.S.: 1,109 births · #278Peak: 2025 · 1,109 births
Briony
A botanical name with a distinctly British literary feel.
2025 U.S.: 5 births · #15,342Peak: 2011 · 16 births
Calla
Clean, floral and easy to spell.
2025 U.S.: 156 births · #1,397Peak: 2017 · 176 births
Clover
Playful, green and cheerful without sounding invented.
2025 U.S.: 578 births · #517Peak: 2025 · 578 births
Dahlia
A dramatic flower name with a rich, moody feel.
2025 U.S.: 1,420 births · #215Peak: 2025 · 1,420 births
Fern
Quiet, green and classic, with only four letters.
2025 U.S.: 186 births · #1,220Peak: 1918 · 1,341 births
Fiorella
A flowing Italian-style choice with a floral association.
2025 U.S.: 90 births · #2,084Peak: 2025 · 90 births
Flora
A vintage botanical name that feels bright and straightforward.
2025 U.S.: 483 births · #607Peak: 1920 · 1,566 births
Laurel
A green classic with literary and nature associations.
2025 U.S.: 372 births · #734Peak: 1956 · 1,181 births
Linnea
Botanical and Scandinavian in style, with a soft, balanced sound.
2025 U.S.: 149 births · #1,449Peak: 2015 · 177 births
Marigold
Sunny, botanical and substantial, with Goldie as a natural nickname.
2025 U.S.: 498 births · #590Peak: 2025 · 498 births
Posy
Cheerful, floral and vintage, and the name of our red panda mascot.
2025 U.S.: 6 births · #14,513Peak: 2023 · 14 births
Primrose
Botanical and storybook-like, with Rosie as an easy nickname.
2025 U.S.: 69 births · #2,561Peak: 2021 · 93 births
Rue
Tiny, botanical and slightly moody in just three letters.
2025 U.S.: 169 births · #1,324Peak: 2024 · 188 births
Tansy
A cheerful botanical name with vintage cottage-garden energy.
2025 U.S.: 15 births · #7,454Peak: 2025 · 15 births
Zinnia
A colorful flower name that feels energetic and unmistakable.
2025 U.S.: 174 births · #1,290Peak: 2023 · 177 births
Briar
Nature-based, slightly wild and strong enough to avoid feeling sugary.
2025 U.S.: 778 births · #400Peak: 2025 · 778 births
Opal
A gemstone name with clear vintage character and only four letters.
2025 U.S.: 740 births · #423Peak: 1918 · 2,847 births
Sylvie
French, woodland-like and light, with a vintage polish.
2025 U.S.: 1,096 births · #282Peak: 2025 · 1,096 births
The data line uses the exact spelling shown. “No published 2025 count” can mean the spelling had zero births or fewer than five, because SSA does not publish counts below five.
Flower names can be strong
Dahlia, Zinnia and Briar have sharper sounds than the stereotype of a delicate floral name. Botanical inspiration can feel bold as easily as romantic.
Some choices are direct, others subtle
Azalea and Calla are specific flowers. Flora and Posy are broader garden references. Laurel and Fern are green rather than floral, but sit naturally beside them.
Think about season and family associations
A flower connected to a birth month, wedding bouquet, garden or family memory can give a botanical name a more personal story.
Posy's pick
Zinnia
A colorful flower name that feels energetic and unmistakable.
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Questions parents ask
What are uncommon flower names for girls?
Azalea, Briony, Calla, Dahlia, Marigold, Primrose, Tansy and Zinnia are distinctive botanical choices.
Is Posy a flower name?
Posy refers to a small bouquet of flowers, which is why it has a cheerful floral feel.
Do botanical names work with floral middle names?
They can, but two strong plant references may feel themed. A neutral middle name often creates more balance.