When it's time to find the perfect baby name, inspiration can come from just about anywhere. Many parents-to-be turn to the outdoors for nature-inspired names, and now that spring is finally here, we can't help but think that so many of the flowers that are blooming right now actually make great baby names, too.
Sure, the floral trend is nothing new in the baby name world — people have been naming their daughters Rose and Lily forever. But if you're looking for something a little different (and are feeling particularly inspired by the change of seasons), many of the names of spring flowers actually double as seriously beautiful and unusual names for baby girls.
Read on for gorgeous spring flowers that could also make wonderful baby girl names. Your baby might be the first Forsythia you ever meet, but you can't deny how beautiful a name like that really is.
NARCISSA
Beautiful, bright yellow daffodils are one of the first signs of spring many of us notice when we step outside in late March and early April. Those delicate yet hardy blooms are from the botanical species Narcissus, which is where the name Narcissa comes from. It's a beautiful choice for anyone who loves unusual-sounding names that also have a bit of a vintage feel.
PRIMROSE
Primroses are known for being beautiful and easy to grow, even for those of us who don't necessarily have a green thumb. They're also thought to be a symbol of femininity — and it makes an adorable name for a baby girl, with built-in nicknames like Prim.
HYACINTH
When we think of the name Hyacinth, we immediately think of the youngest daughter in Bridgerton — but you don't have to be a fan of the Netflix Regency drama to appreciate this name. Hyacinths bloom once a year, in the spring, making it an appropriate name for a baby girl born that time of year.
IRIS
Iris has long been used as a girls' name, though it's fallen out of popularity in recent decades, making it fit right into the trend of grandma baby names that are so in style right now. Iris, which blooms in spring and summer, gets its name from the Greek goddess of the rainbow.
HEATHER
Heather is a baby girl name popular years ago that we don't see as much anymore, but maybe it's time for this flower-inspired moniker to come back into style. Heather flowers are usually different shades of red and purple and bloom on an evergreen shrub.
LILY
The name Lily is inspired by lily of the valley, the plant that grows delicate, white, sweet-smelling flowers every spring. If you decide to grow this perennial near your little one (whether or not she's named for the plant), keep in mind that it is poisonous enough that ingesting it can be fatal, especially for children.
FORSYTHIA
Looking for an uncommon, flower-inspired name? Forsythia might be the perfect pick for your baby girl. Another flowering shrub, forsythia typically features a bright, cheerful yellow bloom and is native to Asia as well as some parts of Europe. The easy-to-grow shrub also can be found in the United States.
VIOLA
Violas are a flower in the violet family, so the fact that they're purple makes a lot of sense! As a baby name, Viola actually means "violet" in Latin and can reference the musical instrument of the same name. A lot of layers can be found with this name for music fans who also happen to love flowers!
MAGNOLIA
You don't have to live in the South (or be a big fan of Chip and Joanna Gaines) to appreciate the name Magnolia — or to love the big white flowers themselves. Thought to symbolize perseverance and nobility, some magnolia trees even bloom twice a year.
CAMELLIA
Camellia flowers are usually different shades of pink and originally come from Asia, blooming in the spring and as late as November. This name is a beautiful variation of the more popular variations Camille or Camilla, which are believed to mean "perfect" and "beauty."
SCILLA
The flowers of the scilla plant are usually pastel, making them perfect picks for spring. Similar to bluebells, they are thought to symbolize loyalty and fidelity, and they are one of the first flowers that bloom each spring. They are originally from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
AZALEA
If you go with the name Azalea, baby girl won't be the first but she'll be one of the few, because it's still a pretty unusual choice! Azaleas grow in many parts of the US, especially in the South, and as a baby name, it comes from "Greek" and means "dry."
PEONY
Peonies are grown in gardens in the US, Europe, and Asia, and they produce large, sweet-smelling flowers. They often begin blooming in the spring and last a long time. Though Peony isn't commonly used as a baby name, that's not a bad thing — it's a gorgeous name to consider.
POPPY
Lately, we're seeing Poppy used as a baby girl name more and more often, and the flowers immediately remind us of The Wizard of Oz. As a plant, poppies are known for their bright pink, orange, red, and yellow petals, and boy, are they gorgeous. Poppy is a cute name on its own, with or without the flower reference!
MARIGOLD
Marigold is another uncommon but beautiful name choice for a girl — and think about how adorable the nickname Goldie would be! As flowers, marigolds are in the sunflower family, and they attract bees and other insects that will help protect your garden from pests.
BLOSSOM
Cherry blossoms are seriously gorgeous — so beautiful, in fact, that people flock to see them when they bloom every year. Blossom is an adorable name for a girl, with a few solid pop culture references to back it up. Who could forget about the '80s TV series starring Mayim Bialik or even the Powerpuff Girls?
ZINNIA
Your baby girl won't be the first Zinnia out there, but she probably won't run into any other kids who share her name in her classroom. As flowers, zinnias are in the sunflower family and are found in the US and Mexico. These annual flowers are notoriously easy to grow, as long as the garden has lots of sun.
LAVENDER
Lavender is a flower name that's been used as a baby girl's name before, but it's about time we make it trend again. These flowers are typically purple and smell sweet (they're part of the mint family) and they're commonly used to make perfume, as well as in food and as a tea.
