Names Categorized "flowers"

Bláthíne is a feminine Irish name, a variant of Bláthnat formed with a different diminutive suffix, used in some versions of Irish mythology.Etymology and MeaningBláthíne derives from the Irish element bláth, meaning “fl...

Bláthnaid is a modern Irish feminine name derived from the older mythological name Bláthnat. Bláthnat itself means "little flower" in Irish, combining the element bláth ("flower") with a diminutive suffix. Given this flo...

Bláthnat is a feminine given name from Irish mythology, derived from the Irish element bláth meaning "flower" combined with a diminutive suffix, thus signifying "little flower." In early Irish literature, Bláthnat is a k...

Blejan is a Cornish feminine given name meaning "flower". Derived directly from the Cornish language, it reflects the region's Celtic linguistic heritage and its tradition of nature-inspired names. While not widely used...

Blodeuedd is the original name of the Welsh mythological figure Blodeuwedd, meaning "flowers" in Welsh. This name appears in the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi, a collection of medieval Welsh tales. According to the story...

Blodeuwedd is a name from Welsh mythology, meaning "face of flowers" in Welsh (from blodau "flowers" and gwedd "face"). According to the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi, she was created out of flowers by the magicians Gwyd...

Blodeuyn is a feminine Welsh name meaning "flower". Derived from the Welsh word blodeuyn (literally “flower”), it shares its roots with blod, an element meaning “flower.” The name is closely related to Blodeuwedd, the na...

Blodwen is a Welsh female name meaning "white flowers," derived from the elements blodau ("flowers") and gwen ("white, blessed"). The name is also the title of an opera composed in 1878 by Dr. Joseph Parry, with a libret...

Blong is a Hmong masculine given name meaning "leaf" in the Hmong language. The name reflects a connection to nature, common in Hmong naming traditions, which often draw from the natural world, virtues, or circumstances...

Blossom is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word blossom, which ultimately comes from Old English blóstm. It came into use as a rare name in the 19th century, part of a trend of word names drawn fr...

Bluma is a feminine given name of Yiddish origin, derived from the Yiddish word blum (בלום), meaning "flower." It is a classic Ashkenazi Jewish name, often associated with beauty, delicacy, and sweetness, much like its f...

Etymology Boglárka is a Hungarian female name. Its primary meaning is "buttercup", referring to flowering plants of the genus Ranunculus. The name derives from the archaic Hungarian word boglár, meaning "ornament" or "je...

Bolortsetseg is a feminine Mongolian given name that combines two elements of the Mongolian language, evoking a natural image of clarity and beauty. The name is formed from болор (bolor), meaning "crystal," and цэцэг (ts...

Bopha is a feminine given name of Khmer origin, meaning "flower." It derives from the Pali word puppha meaning "flower," which is written in Khmer as បុប្ផ (bop). The name ultimately traces to Sanskrit पुष्प (puṣpa), als...

Botum is a female given name of Khmer origin, derived from the Pali word paduma, meaning "lotus." The term ultimately traces back to the Sanskrit पद्म (padma), also meaning "lotus." The lotus flower holds profound symbol...

Brandon is a masculine given name that originated as a transferred use of an English surname. The surname itself was derived from a place name, combining the Old English elements brōm, meaning "broom" or "gorse," and dūn...

Etymology and MeaningBrândușa is a Romanian feminine name derived directly from the Romanian word for "crocus" (brândușă). The name belongs to a category of Romanian names inspired by flora, much like Bujor (peony) or Al...

Briallen is a modern Welsh female first name derived from the Welsh word briallu, meaning "primrose". The primrose, a delicate early-blooming flower, lends the name a natural, poetic quality that aligns with the Welsh tr...

Bud is an English given name, typically used as a short form of Buddy. Buddy itself originated as a nursery form of the word brother and eventually came to mean 'friend.' As a nickname, Bud conveys a sense of familiarity...

Buttercup is a feminine given name derived from the common English word for a yellow flower of the genus Ranunculus. The name's modern popularity as a personal name owes largely to author William Goldman, who used it for...

Caja is a Danish feminine given name, functioning as a variant of Kaja 1. While Kaja itself serves as a Scandinavian diminutive of Katarina, Caja represents an alternative spelling or form in Danish usage. The ultimate r...

Calanthe is a feminine given name derived from the genus of orchids known as Calanthe, which are commonly called Christmas orchids. The name ultimately comes from the Greek words καλός (kalos) meaning "beautiful" and ἄνθ...

Calanthia is an elaborated feminine name derived from Calanthe. The root name Calanthe comes from the genus of orchids, ultimately meaning "beautiful flower," composed of the Greek elements kalos ("beautiful") and anthos...

Calfuray is a feminine given name of Mapuche origin. It is derived from the Mapuche language elements kallfü, meaning "purple, blue," and rayen, meaning "flower," thus signifying "violet flower." The name reflects the Ma...

Calla is a feminine given name derived from the name of two types of plants, the true calla (genus Calla, species Calla palustris) and the calla lily (species Calla aethiopica), both characterized by white flowers and a...

Camélia is the French form of the English name Camellia, which derives from the name of the flowering shrub. The camellia plant was named in honor of Georg Josef Kamel, a Jesuit botanist and missionary of the 17th–18th c...

Camelia is a Romanian feminine given name derived directly from the Romanian word camelie, the spelling of the camellia flower. The name ultimately comes from Camellia, the name of the flowering shrub, which was named af...

Camellia is a feminine given name taken directly from the name of the flowering shrub—the Camellia genus. The shrub itself was named by Carl Linnaeus in honor of the Jesuit botanist and missionary Georg Josef Kamel (1661...

Capucine is a French actress name, most famously the stage name of Germaine Hélène Irène Lefebvre (1928–1990). The name derives from the French word for "nasturtium" (a brightly colored flower), reflecting a botanical tr...

Carmel is a feminine given name of English usage, ultimately derived from Mount Carmel in Israel, a mountain range mentioned in the Old Testament. The name is closely associated with the Virgin Mary through the title Our...

Carmelina is an Italian and Spanish diminutive of Carmela, a name deeply rooted in Marian devotion. It is a feminine given name primarily used in Italy and Spain, conveying a sense of endearment and familiarity.Etymology...

Carmelita is a Spanish diminutive of Carmel. The name ultimately derives from the title of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, referencing Mount Carmel in Israel (a name meaning “garden” in Hebrew). As a feminine...

Carmelo is a masculine given name used primarily in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures. It is the Italian and Spanish masculine form of Carmel, itself derived from the title of the Virgin Mary known as Our Lady of Mou...

Carmen is a feminine given name derived from a medieval Spanish form of Carmel, which itself originates from the Hebrew Karmel meaning "garden" or "orchard." The name entered Christian usage through the Marian devotional...

Carmenza is a Spanish feminine given name, serving as an elaboration or diminutive of Carmen. The name is formed by adding the suffix -enza to Carmen, which itself derives from the devotional title Nuestra Señora del Car...

Cataleya is a modern feminine name derived directly from the genus of orchids known as Cattleya. These flamboyant flowers, native to Central and South America from Costa Rica to Argentina, were named in 1824 by botanist...

Celandine is a rare feminine given name of English origin, taken directly from the name of a flower. The term 'celandine' refers to two distinct but unrelated plants: the greater celandine (Chelidonium majus) and the les...

Celinda is a feminine given name predominantly used in English-speaking countries. It is likely a blend of the names Celia and Linda. Celia, a name introduced to the English-speaking public at large through Shakespeare's...

Celyn is a unisex given name of Welsh origin, derived from the common noun celyn meaning "holly". The holly tree, with its evergreen leaves and bright red berries, has long been a symbol of protection and vitality in Wel...

Chika is a Japanese feminine given name, though it can also be used for males in rare cases. Its meaning is highly variable due to the many possible kanji combinations used to write it. Common elements include: chi meani...

Chrysa is a Greek feminine given name, serving as a variant of Chrysi. Both names ultimately derive from the Greek element chrysos, meaning "golden." Chrysa shares its root with the mythological figure Chryse, a name bor...

Chrysanta is a feminine given name of English origin, best understood as a shortened form of the word chrysanthemum, the flowering plant. The name Chrysanthemum itself derives from the Greek roots chrysos (<a href="...

Chrysanthe is a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, forming the feminine counterpart of Chrysanthos. The name directly translates to "golden flower," deriving from the Greek elements chryseos (χρύσεος) meaning "...

Chrysanthi is a modern Greek feminine given name, derived as the feminine form of the ancient Greek name Chrysanthos. The name Chrysanthos itself means "golden flower" — from the Greek elements χρύσεος (chryseos) "golden...

Chrysanthos is a masculine name of Greek origin meaning "golden flower." It derives from the Greek elements chryseos ("golden") and anthos ("flower"), an evocative compound that reflects the practice of creating ornament...

Chryssa is an alternate transcription of Greek Chrysa (Χρύσα), which is itself a variant of Chrysi, a modern Greek form of Chryse. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word chrysos (χρυσός), meaning “gold.” Chryssa...

Çiçek is a Turkish name (female) and surname, directly derived from the Turkish word for "flower, blossom". As a given name, it is distinctly feminine in Turkish usage, reflecting a common naming tradition that draws fro...

Çiğdem is a feminine Turkish given name that derives directly from the Turkish word for the crocus flower. The name also encompasses related plants such as colchicum and meadow saffron, reflecting the vibrant spring bloo...

Clematis is a female given name derived from the English common name for a genus of flowering vines within the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). The word ultimately comes from the Greek κλήμα (klema) meaning "twig," "bra...

Clover is a feminine given name of English origin, derived directly from the English word for the wildflower. The name ultimately comes from Old English clafre, referring to the plant of the genus Trifolium. Clover belon...

Colombina is the Italian feminine diminutive of Columba, a Late Latin name meaning 'dove'. In Italian, colombina also refers to the columbine flower, which is known for its delicate, dovelike appearance. The name's assoc...

Columbine is an English feminine given name derived from the name of the columbine flower. The flower name comes from Latin columbina, meaning 'dove-like', due to the flower's resemblance to a cluster of doves. The name...

Coriander is a feminine given name derived from the aromatic herb Coriandrum sativum, commonly known as coriander or cilantro. The name traces its origins through Latin coriandrum and Greek koríandron or koríannon, ultim...

Etymology and Literary Origins Corisande is a feminine given name with roots in literature, first appearing as a character in the medieval romance Amadís de Gaula. An early version of this tale was compiled by Garci Rodr...

Cosmo is a unisex given name and surname in English and Italian usage, representing the English form of the Italian name Cosimo. It was introduced to Britain in the 18th century by Alexander Gordon, the second Duke of Go...

Crina is a Romanian female given name, derived directly from the Romanian word crin, meaning "lily". As a floral name, it evokes purity, beauty, and grace, which are qualities traditionally associated with the lily flowe...

Cúc is a Vietnamese feminine given name derived from Sino-Vietnamese 菊 (cúc), meaning "chrysanthemum." The name reflects the deep influence of Chinese culture, particularly the adoption of Chinese characters (Hán tự) an...

Cveta is a feminine given name used in Macedonian and Serbian. It is a feminine form of the name Cvetko, which itself derives from the South Slavic word cvet meaning "blossom, flower." Thus, Cveta carries the symbolic me...

Etymology and OriginCvetan is the Macedonian form of Tsvetan, a South Slavic name ultimately derived from the Bulgarian word цвят (tsvyat), meaning "flower, blossom." The root Tsvetan comes from the Proto-Slavic *květъ (...

Cvetka is a Slovene feminine given name, derived as a feminine form of Cvetko. The root name Cvetko originates from the South Slavic word cvet, meaning “blossom” or “flower,” making Cvetka essentially a floral name. This...