Flower, Herb and Tree Names with meanings:
names to inspire baby botanists and their loved ones
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Acer Latin botanical name for Maple
Acacia Friendship, love and beauty
Acker English origin meaning "meadow of oak trees" slang for strong friend
Ambrose Latin masculine version of Rose meaning immortal and strong
Aster Meaning Star or Daisy
Astrid Old Scandinavian name meaning divinely beautiful
Alyssa Flower is alyssum meaning “noble”
Ash/Asher Unisex name from the Ash tree – easy and breezy Ashly, Ashley, Ashwin
Aspen Unisex name Heart shaped leaves from the Aspen Tree
Azalea Often bright pink, strong, everlasting beauty
B
Basil. Hindu Tradition associates holy basil with purification protection, love and eternal life
Bay From medicinal bay leaf and "Nautical" bay being a safe harbor
Blossom To bloom, to grow and to flower
Bluebell Color name and flower combined for beautiful name
Bray Irish meaning marsh
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Calix Calyx is the funnel shape part of the flower, strong and floral
Cassia Cinnamon in Greek – meaning beautiful golden flowers, also Cassie
Clay Solid ground, salt of the earth, reliable and kind
Clement Male version from the Clementine Tree
Clementine From the Clementine Tree meaning merciful and kind
Clover Green leaves symbolizing good fortune and luck
Camellia A flora perfumed accent to the name Amelia, exotic flower from Asia
Acer Latin botanical name for Maple
Acacia Friendship, love and beauty
Acker English origin meaning "meadow of oak trees" slang for strong friend
Ambrose Latin masculine version of Rose meaning immortal and strong
Aster Meaning Star or Daisy
Astrid Old Scandinavian name meaning divinely beautiful
Alyssa Flower is alyssum meaning “noble”
Ash/Asher Unisex name from the Ash tree – easy and breezy Ashly, Ashley, Ashwin
Aspen Unisex name Heart shaped leaves from the Aspen Tree
Azalea Often bright pink, strong, everlasting beauty
B
Basil. Hindu Tradition associates holy basil with purification protection, love and eternal life
Bay From medicinal bay leaf and "Nautical" bay being a safe harbor
Blossom To bloom, to grow and to flower
Bluebell Color name and flower combined for beautiful name
Bray Irish meaning marsh
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Calix Calyx is the funnel shape part of the flower, strong and floral
Cassia Cinnamon in Greek – meaning beautiful golden flowers, also Cassie
Clay Solid ground, salt of the earth, reliable and kind
Clement Male version from the Clementine Tree
Clementine From the Clementine Tree meaning merciful and kind
Clover Green leaves symbolizing good fortune and luck
Camellia A flora perfumed accent to the name Amelia, exotic flower from Asia
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D
Daisy Original nickname for Margaret or the Marguerite Daisy
Dahlia Elegant, of Scandinavian origan meaning, Dahl’s flower
Diantha The mythological flower of Zeus – a version of Diana
Daphne Greek for Laurel Tree
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Eric King or leader in Scandinavia represented by 860 plants
Erica A white flower in German and "Queen" in Scandinavia - a genus of 860 plant
Emilia Creativity and Confidence.
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Fleur French for Flower – Flora and Fiorella are lovely also.
Fern Calm growth under big trees. Short for Fernando: daring and brave.
Florin A boy’s name for “flowering”
Forest Strength and wisdom of all the trees in the forest
Daisy Original nickname for Margaret or the Marguerite Daisy
Dahlia Elegant, of Scandinavian origan meaning, Dahl’s flower
Diantha The mythological flower of Zeus – a version of Diana
Daphne Greek for Laurel Tree
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Eric King or leader in Scandinavia represented by 860 plants
Erica A white flower in German and "Queen" in Scandinavia - a genus of 860 plant
Emilia Creativity and Confidence.
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Fleur French for Flower – Flora and Fiorella are lovely also.
Fern Calm growth under big trees. Short for Fernando: daring and brave.
Florin A boy’s name for “flowering”
Forest Strength and wisdom of all the trees in the forest
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G
Ginger Spice with deep roots calming - unisex name often given to red heads
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Hana Japanese word for flower “hana’ – also spelled Hannah in other ways
Hazel Hazel nut tree, a wand of hazel branches, wisdom, authority and protection
Heather Heather Flowers represent good luck, protection and safety, beauty in solitude
Holly Smooth green leaves with points strong all year long
Hyacinth Blue bell flower, also in pink and white
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Iris Means “rainbow” and has an upbeat feeling. Faith wisdom and Valor, Hope and light.
Ivy, Ivey Stands for eternal love, friendship and fidelity
Ginger Spice with deep roots calming - unisex name often given to red heads
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Hana Japanese word for flower “hana’ – also spelled Hannah in other ways
Hazel Hazel nut tree, a wand of hazel branches, wisdom, authority and protection
Heather Heather Flowers represent good luck, protection and safety, beauty in solitude
Holly Smooth green leaves with points strong all year long
Hyacinth Blue bell flower, also in pink and white
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Iris Means “rainbow” and has an upbeat feeling. Faith wisdom and Valor, Hope and light.
Ivy, Ivey Stands for eternal love, friendship and fidelity
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Jacinda This girls name means Hyacinth – stems from the Spanish Jacinita
Jasmine Sweetly scented flowers from ancient Persia - meaning "gift from God"
Jonquil Meaning Daffodil a lovely old fashioned girls name
Juniper. Youth producing - Evergreen, cleansing and safety
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Laurel Good luck, success and renowned glory and victory
Lily Innocence, purity and beauty, a symbol of purity and perfection also Lilly
Lillian From the Lily flower
Linden A boys name from the Linden Tree, strong and tall also spelled Lyndon
Jacinda This girls name means Hyacinth – stems from the Spanish Jacinita
Jasmine Sweetly scented flowers from ancient Persia - meaning "gift from God"
Jonquil Meaning Daffodil a lovely old fashioned girls name
Juniper. Youth producing - Evergreen, cleansing and safety
K, L
Laurel Good luck, success and renowned glory and victory
Lily Innocence, purity and beauty, a symbol of purity and perfection also Lilly
Lillian From the Lily flower
Linden A boys name from the Linden Tree, strong and tall also spelled Lyndon
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M,N,O
Magnolia Symbolizing dignity and nobility, womanly beauty and gentleness
Marigold Symbol of the Virgin Mary in Christianity, a golden or orange flower
Moss Beauty, Simplicity, humility and refinement. Essential holder of water.
Myrtle Evergreen ground cover, that is sacred to Venue and represents Love
Olivia From the Olive Tree
Oliver From the Olive Tree – eternal health and value
Magnolia Symbolizing dignity and nobility, womanly beauty and gentleness
Marigold Symbol of the Virgin Mary in Christianity, a golden or orange flower
Moss Beauty, Simplicity, humility and refinement. Essential holder of water.
Myrtle Evergreen ground cover, that is sacred to Venue and represents Love
Olivia From the Olive Tree
Oliver From the Olive Tree – eternal health and value
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Pansy Symbolizes eternal loving feelings
Plum. Beauty thriving in Adversity, symbol of spring and hopefulness
Poppy Meaning "Red Flower" Poppy has lots of happy energy and spunk
Posy Symbolizing beauty and love - A small bunch of flowers
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Quince. Blossoms symbolize enduring hardships well - steadfast
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Raisa Rose in Yiddish
Rose, Rosa Bright cheery, everlasting and true
Rosemary Symbol of constancy, loyalty and fidelity
Rowan A Celtic name fora tree with red berries, a nick name for red heads
Pansy Symbolizes eternal loving feelings
Plum. Beauty thriving in Adversity, symbol of spring and hopefulness
Poppy Meaning "Red Flower" Poppy has lots of happy energy and spunk
Posy Symbolizing beauty and love - A small bunch of flowers
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Quince. Blossoms symbolize enduring hardships well - steadfast
R,
Raisa Rose in Yiddish
Rose, Rosa Bright cheery, everlasting and true
Rosemary Symbol of constancy, loyalty and fidelity
Rowan A Celtic name fora tree with red berries, a nick name for red heads
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Sage “Wise and Knowing” - "Health and Longevity" signifies "Wisdom"
Shoshana Lily in Hebrew, also Susannah
T, U,V,
Tulip Originally a Turkish girl’s name – symbolizing perfect and deep love
Umbrella Pine Symbolises positive energy and protection attracting wealth to the areas it grows
Violet Devoted, spiritual, humble, connected to others - modesty and simplicity
Viola Italian twist to Violet
W, X, Y & Z
Water Lily. Innocence, pleasure and peace - representing good luck and Enlightement
Willow Patience and perseverance, associated with grace and elegance
Zahara “Flowering” in Swahili
Zinnia Goodness, endurance and lasting affection, youth and age from Daisy family
Sage “Wise and Knowing” - "Health and Longevity" signifies "Wisdom"
Shoshana Lily in Hebrew, also Susannah
T, U,V,
Tulip Originally a Turkish girl’s name – symbolizing perfect and deep love
Umbrella Pine Symbolises positive energy and protection attracting wealth to the areas it grows
Violet Devoted, spiritual, humble, connected to others - modesty and simplicity
Viola Italian twist to Violet
W, X, Y & Z
Water Lily. Innocence, pleasure and peace - representing good luck and Enlightement
Willow Patience and perseverance, associated with grace and elegance
Zahara “Flowering” in Swahili
Zinnia Goodness, endurance and lasting affection, youth and age from Daisy family
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