20 Plant Girl Names Inspired By Nature

Are you looking for a unique and enchanting name for your little girl that embodies the essence of nature? Here are some beautiful plant girl names that draw inspiration from the beauty and wonders of the natural world! These earthy girl names capture the spirit of flowers, trees, and all things green. Let the magic of nature guide you as you explore these charming name options!

Amaryllis

This flower name for girls is associated with the Greek god Apollo, who fell in love with a beautiful nymph named Amaryllis. The name means “sparkling”, and it is perfect for your strong and vibrant little girl.

Aster

The name derives from Latin and Greek and means “star”. The flower aster has star-shaped heads, which is where the name comes from. This is not a common name. If you are here looking for unique plant names for girls, this could be the one for your daughter. Other variations of the name are Asta or Astera. 

Calla

The name of Calla lilies comes from the Greek word ‘beautiful.’ In Arabic origins, though, it also means ‘fortress.’ Calla is a personal name exclusively for girls and it used to be popular in the 18th century. It was also the name of Zeus’ grandmother, a supreme goddess.

Dahlia

White dahlias symbolize purity and innocence. Derived from the plant that grows in Mexico and named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, this is a beautiful flower name for your daughter. Dahlia is pronounced as DAL-yah.

Fleur

Fleur is another word name, this time derived from French. ‘Fleur,’ meaning ‘flower’ in French, eventually gained big popularity in the Middle Ages in English-speaking countries and elsewhere. It’s a well-known name in English and appears on different brand names, especially for flower shops

Geranium

Derived from the flower that grows across many continents, this name means “maiden” and refers to its smooth petals. Another boho crunchy name to consider.

Hyacinth

Hyacinth or Hyacinthe has Greek origins. The name comes from the term used to describe ‘blue larkspur flower,’ ‘precious stone,’ or ‘purple color.’ This is an exotic name that people usually choose to shorten to Hy, Hya, or Cinthie.

Jasmine

Another popular flower name for girls, Jasmine, stands on the same side of the podium as Lily and Rose. The wide use of the flower name in English makes it hard to believe its origins are Persian. The other spelling, Yasmin, is actually the word it originated from. That’s the Persian word for the flower jasmine, which, besides being a flower, also means ‘a gift from God

Leilani

Leilani is a common name in Hawaii, but it has been gaining popularity worldwide only in the past one or two decades. ‘Lei’ meaning ‘flower, child,’ and ‘lani,’ meaning ‘heaven, royal’ translate the name into ‘heavenly flower’ or ‘royal child.’ The natives say it means ‘a heavenly garland of flowers,’ not just a certain type. It’s a good fit for babies as they were carried on their parents’ shoulders like a garland, so the name took on the meaning “heavenly child.”

Magnolia

The name Magnolia is a flower name for girls of Latin origin, meaning “Magnol’s flower.” Magnolias signify dignity, nobility, perseverance, and many more good qualities. In America, you will often see white magnolias in bridal bouquets because the flowers there reflect and emphasize the bride’s purity and nobility. Possible nicknames for girls carrying this name can be Maggie, Nola, Meg, Nolia, and Nolie. 

Poppy

This is one of the cutest female plant names out there. Being of Latin origins, Poppy means ‘red flower,’ just like the flower that carries the same name. Poppy also signifies bright imagination, beauty, and success. In Ancient Greece, people used to see it as a symbol of good sleep. 

Amaranth

A plant name for a girl that symbolizes immortality. It comes from Greek mythology. The plant was said to have grown in the garden of the Hydra, a nine-headed monster, and was one of the few things that could not die.

Echinacea

A plant female name of Greek origin, this one refers to the spiny center of the flower. It’s also the name of a medicinal plant used to boost the immune system.

Aloe

Aloe is an Italian plant name for girls. It’s not common, but with the increase of use of the plant in the daily lives of the people, the name is also spreading at a fast pace. Some people and tribes still believe that Aloe Vera brings luck to the house, so as you welcome your child named Aloe, you also welcome good fortune.

Ash

Ash comes from the name of the ash tree. In Hebrew, as a plant name for girls, it means ‘happy.’ It can also be short for the name Ashley which means ‘forest cleaning, meadow.’ In the past, this name was just for boys. Now it’s more common among females and keeps improving its spot on the top charts.

Briony

Briony or Bryony is of Greek origin. It is pronounced as Brian plus ee at the end. The name comes from the plant Bryonia and means ‘to sprout,’ or, according to some sources, ‘climbing plant.’ 

Laurel

Laurel is a female plant name close to another one, Laura. It’s of Latin origins and means ‘bay,’ or the ‘laurel plant.’ Besides the fact that the word ‘lauras’ comes from Latin, Laurel as a name is English because English speakers used it first. This plant name reached its peak of popularity in 1956 when female names starting with L were more common than others

Erica

Erica, Ericka, Ereka, and Erika are the four different spellings of this name, Erica being the most common one. It comes as a surprise to many people that it’s a plant name. It’s a Scandinavian name coming from the Latin ‘heather,’ although Heather is also among the popular plant names for girls. In the spiritual meaning, Erica shows optimism, spirituality, and expressivity. 

Azalea

While relatively a new flower name, Azalea has been gaining a big popularity in recent years. According to SSA, the name ranked 892 in 2012 and went up to 404 in 2022 in the US. This name has Greek origins and means “dry”. Azalea is a vibrant and eye-catching flower so the name would be perfect for a lively and spirited little girl. 

Marigold

After all the popular names here is the one that is more unique. Marigold has English origins and means ‘golden flower.’ For a long time, you could exclusively see this name in literature, but it’s starting to gain popularity among girls.