Gardens and flower shops are your happy place, so why not use them to draw inspiration for your soon-to-arrive little girl? Here, 17 floral baby names that are just, well, the loveliest.
17 Flower Names for Girls That Are Totally Charming and Ladylike
Like Iris...and Marigold
Aster
Meaning: Star. (As in, will light up your life.)
Iris
Meaning: Rainbow.
Lily
Meaning: Purity and beauty. Especially while snoozing.
Daisy
Meaning: Day’s eye. Clever.
Heather
Meaning: A purplish-pink plant that’s resilient and thrives even in poor conditions. (Literal? Yes. Still adorable? Totally.)
Rose
Meaning: Of the rose blossom. Awww.
Azalea
Meaning: Dry. (Sadly, this is in reference to soil conditions, not diapers.)
Poppy
Meaning: The flowering plant. (Also, a nickname for Penelope.)
Violet
Meaning: Purple.
Jasmine
Meaning: Fresh-scented.
Marigold
Meaning: Mary’s gold.
Posey
Meaning: Bunch of flowers. Also, belongs to the lord.
Dahlia
Meaning: From the valley. (As in nature, not outside of L.A.)
Petunia
Meaning: Bright with trumpet-shaped flowers.
Magnolia
Meaning: Loves nature. Also, smelling flowers up close.
Calla
Meaning: Beautiful.
Suri
Meaning: Red rose. (Per Katie and Tom.)