Baby girl names inspired by flowers

This is such a beautiful name and yet isn't common. The flower is often associated with remembrance for fallen soldiers. Poppies are also symbols of beauty, success, resurrection, and eternal life.

Derived from Greek, the name means "splendor" or "sparkling." The flowers come in a large variety of colors including red, pink, salmon, orange, white, yellow, and green. Some are even bi or tricolored.

Sometimes azaleas will fall off the shrub when someone brushes by them or there is a strong enough breeze. The name is derived from the Greek word that means dry because azaleas prefer light soil for quick draining.

The flower was named by a French botanist and it means "danger." There are over 1,000 species of this plant. Begonia seeds are some of the smallest seeds in the world. Nowadays, begonias are ornamental, but they have a long history of being used in medicine.

In Latin, the name means "helper to the priest." The flowers usually symbolize love, affection, or admiration and they come in pink, red or white. Camellias are shrubs or small trees that flower. Most species of camellias don't grow to be taller than 20 feet.

Wild dahlias are native to Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America. They come in many varieties and some can grow to be up to 6 feet tall.

Regardless of how you spell it, the name Daisy brings to mind the beautiful little white flowers that mean "pearl" in Greek. They symbolize innocence, loyalty, purity, simplicity, and patience.

It's a delightfully simple name that is pleasing to say. If you were to choose it as a first name, you could go with Linda as a middle name. They your child's name would be Flor Linda. Or you could swap them and go for Linda Flor.

The scent of a gardenia is intoxicating. The flower was named after a man whose last name was Garden, believe it or not. Gardenias are shrubs and there are over 142 species of them. The beautiful white flowers turn brown when water touches them.

According to Greek mythology, a young Spartan named Hyacinthus was killed by Apollo by accident and from his blood a beautiful flower was born. Hyacinths are not only beautiful, they are also used medicinally.

Iris Chacón is one famous Iris. Something that you might want to take into consideration is that this name lends itself to being pronounced differently in English than in Spanish.

The name is of Persian origin and became really popular after Disney released the movie Aladdin, which featured Princess Jasmine. Jasmine is a member of the olive family that grows in shrubs or vines. They have a lovely fragrance, which is why so many people love to grow them.

Lavender is considered to be a soothing plant with healing properties. Lavender flowers also happen to have a beautiful color. Did you know that lavender is part of the mint family? The scent of the lavender also deters pests such as mice, flies, and mosquitos.

Lilacs come in a variety of colors, all beautiful and fragrant. Lilacs are part of the olive family. Their flowers are so beautiful and only bloom for about three weeks in the spring, which is part of the reason why they are such a delight to see when they are in bloom.

Lilies are considered symbols of perfection and purity. You want to know something super cute about lilies? They can have freckles! Tiger lilies are orange and have brown freckles. So cute!

There are over 200 species of magnolias. The fragrant flowers grow on trees and come in a variety of colors. Magnolias have been around for a very long time and are believed to be the oldest flowering plant in existence.

Margarita and Daisy sound nothing alike, and yet they both refer to the same beautiful flowers. Daisies are a very international flower in that they grow on every continent except Antarctica.

The marigold or cepasuchil flower has a long and beautiful history in Aztec mythology and is the flower that is used to celebrate Day of the Dead. They come in colors including orange, red, yellow, maroon, or mixed.

Sadly, this name doesn't get much play because it is so closely associated with narcissism. But it is a beautiful name and if you have a baby in December, the flower for the month is daffodil so it would be a good fit.

Oleander bushes have beautiful blossoms, but beware as every part of the plant is poisonous if ingested. You can get poisoned even if you consume even a small amount of the plant. Be careful not to have children or pets around it.

With over 25,000 species and 100,000 varieties, orchids are the largest family of blooming flowers in the world. Even though they are associated with the tropics, orchids grow all over the world.

They are a trumpet-shaped ornamental flower that look gorgeous in hanging baskets. Petunias are native to South America and grow well in tropical climates. Their name comes from the word "petun," which means tobacco. They got the name because they are closely related to tobacco.

You could conceivably name your child Amapola Poppy or Poppy Amapola. It would totally work. Poppy seeds are banned in some countries because they could potentially be used to grow opium poppies.

"A pocket full of posey" means a pocket full of a small bunch of flowers. In other words, posies are small flower bouquets that are usually given as gifts. Posies can be small enough to be worn on your head or pinned to your clothing.

It's a classic name that has stood the test of time, just like the flower. Roses are beautiful flowers that have existed for a long time. There are rose fossils that are approximately 35 million years old.

In Turkey, where the tulip was originally bred, it symbolizes paradise on earth. Tulips come in over 150 species and more than 3,000 varieties. They are part of the lily family and only bloom for three to seven days in the spring.

It is both the name of a color and a flower. It's hard to keep smelling violets, literally. Violets have a chemical in them called ionine that desensitizes your ability to smell. So basically, once you take a whiff of them, it's hard to get another whiff of them.

Technically, willows are trees, but they do bloom. Their tube-shaped flowers are called catkins. Unlike some other trees, willows do not live that long. Most don't make it to 100 years.

It is a name of Náhuatl/Aztec origin that is common in Mexico and parts of Central America and means flower. It's not a particularly popular name in most parts of the world, so if you are looking for an uncommon name, this might be perfect for your little one.

These long-stemmed flowers are a hit with gardeners because they are so dang pretty and relatively easy to grow. Zinnias are symbolic of friendship. They are related to daisies and sunflowers. They are really easy to grow.

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