Let's face it. Picking a baby name can be a difficult undertaking. You will pore over what names mean, and how certain names will affect your baby. With so many names, it can be hard to figure out where to start. You may wonder what the rules are.
Why not pick something inspired by nature itself? There are so many plant names out there that actually make beautiful and unusual baby names. Check these out and see which you love!
Inspired by the flower, Lily is a beautiful name for your baby girl. It is an English name that means pure. What better way could you describe a baby? There are a number of nicknames you can use with this one as well, including, Lil, Lils, and Lilsy.
Sharing its name with a popular herb, the name Basil could be a great fit for your baby boy. It is a strong name with both Greek and Arabic roots. In Greek culture, Basil means royal and kingly. In Arabic, it means brave and valiant. The nicknames you have to choose from are Bas, Baz, and Bassy.
While usually thought of as a girls' name, Ivy, can be used for either gender. It takes its name from the popular climbing plant, and means eternity and fidelity. Nicknames for girls include Ivory, Vivi, and Ive.
Nicknames for boys include Hootie and Ivola.
The name Ash is short and simple.
It is a great name for a baby boy. It's directly taken from the ash tree or from the ashes. There are no real nicknames for this one because it's so short already, but this could be a nickname for the name Ashton.
The name Rose is another great nod to nature. Roses are a symbol of love, and a great name for your baby girl. The name Rose is a representation of beauty, just like its namesake. It was originally a nickname for some old Germanic names, such as Rosemary and Rosemarie. You can adapt it to Ro or Rosie for a nickname.
The name Elwood is a quirky choice for a baby boy. It means of the elder tree wood, and may be of interest to you if you are familiar with the classic movie, Harvey (or maybe The Blues Brothers). As for nicknames, you can use Eli, Woody, El, Eddy, or El.
Talk about a beautiful name! You could name your baby girl after this gorgeous pink flower — the azalea.
These flowers blossom in the spring, so they are perfect for those spring babies!
The name is of English origin. There are many different nicknames that you have to choose from, including, Lea, Aza, Zae, Zaylee, Azzy, and Sal.
The name Jarred or Jared is actually an English name that means rose. It is also a wonderful name for a baby boy.
While it does not sound like the name Jared comes from a flower, it is still a great way to pay homage to this plant. Nicknames for Jared include Jerry and JJ.
Consider the name Alyssa if you are having a baby girl. This name comes from the alyssum flower. It is also a variant of Alicia. The alyssum flower comes in a variety of colors, including, white, peach, purple, pink, and yellow. As for nicknames, you can consider Lyss, Lyssa, Alys, Al, and Aly.
If you are looking for a boy name based on a beautiful plant, consider the name Ren. This name means water lily in Irish and lotus in Japanese. In Ancient Egypt, the lotus was symbolic of rebirth. You may recognize this name from the movie Footloose because it was the name of Kevin Bacon's character.
Another great flower name for a girl is the name Daisy. The name comes from the flower and the Old English, "day's eye." This refers to the bright yellow in the middle of the flower that resembles the sun. There are plenty of nicknames that you can use for Daisy, including, Days, Dee, and Dai.
INDIGO
The name and color Indigo refer to the indigo plant, which is of a deep blue/purple color. The plant was traditionally used to make dyes, particularly the blue for denim. The name Indigo is a great choice for your baby boy. There are many nicknames to choose from as well, including, Indi, Digo, Diggie, Go, In, and Ind.
Iris is another beautiful baby girl name to consider. The iris flower's three petals represent valor, faith, and wisdom. It also means luck and is the personification of the rainbow. The nicknames for Iris are Eye, Ice, Izzy, and Issy.
You don't normally think of the name William as a plant-related name, but there is a beautiful flower called a Sweet William. The name is great for a baby boy and features many nicknames such as Will, Bill, Billy, Willie, Liam, Wilby, and Wiliby.
HOLLY
The name Holly comes from the holly tree, which is an evergreen that features sharp-pointed leaves and red berries. The tree was named for those sharp points, and the Old English word holegn, which means to prick. It is associated with Christmas, and a great name for a baby girl born at that time of the year. The name Holly can be shortened to Hol or Holls.
OLIVER
The name Oliver may be just right for your baby boy. It comes from the old French olivier, which means olive tree. It was a common name up until the 17th century. You could help in bringing it back! Fun nicknames include Olly, and Levi.
HEATHER
Heather is a beautiful name for a baby girl. It was derived from the heather flower, which thrives on barren lands, especially in Scotland. There are a variety of nicknames that you could use for this name. These nicknames include Hev, Hattie, and Angel.
CEDAR
Cedar is a great name and can be used for either a boy or a girl. It comes from the cedar tree. We just love the versatility of this name and how distinguished it can sound. The nicknames for Cedar include Dar, Cici, Dara, and Seed.
VIOLET
The name Violet is from the Old French name Violette, which was one of the earliest flower names. Even though the name has been used since the Middle Ages, it only became popular in the 19th century. Violets are a symbol of good luck, and are synonymous with love, virtue, affection, modesty, and faithfulness. Nicknames include Vi, Viola, and Vivi.
KEIFER
Finally, the name Keifer for a baby boy. This name is of Gaelic origin and means both pine tree and cherished. Baby boys are definitely something to cherish! For nicknames, you pretty much have just Keif, which rhymes with leaf, but you could probably come up with some of your own!
