From Johnny Depp’s daughter Lily-Rose to Jamie Oliver’s trio, Poppy, Petal and Daisy, celebrities aren’t the only ones finding inspiration from flowers and fauna; many parents are finding their baby names in nature. If you’re inching closer to your delivery date and still haven’t settled on a name, look to one of these flower baby names from around the world for inspiration.
Sarah Croud is a garden designer From Essex, UK, who believes the popularity of flower names for babies is simply because they’re uplifting. “We all know that being close to nature provides a well needed feel-good factor, and one lovely way of staying connected is to use names from nature for our children,” Croud told Good to Know. “Using flower names in particular can transport us to a past place, or invoke a memory related to the smells or colors associated with our favorite flowers or beautiful blooms.”
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Some beautiful flower baby names aren’t derived from flowers at all, rather, they come from flowering plants. Bushes and shrubs that produce flowers and flowering herbs are commonly used as baby names. Take your baby name from these plants that produce flowers at certain times of the year.
9. Jasmine
If you know Disney princesses, you know that Jasmine is a Persian name meaning “gift from God.” In the plant world, Jasmine is considered a shrub or vine. It includes over 200 species of plant. Derived from the word “yasamin” it’s emits a sweet-smelling aroma that is ideal for your sweet little bundle of joy.
10. Sage
Sage is a culinary herb from the mint family. It’s scientific name, Salvia means “in good health” but the word sage itself typically means “wise.” Sage is a gender-neutral name that can also refer to the seven Greek sages or ancient philosophers. Consider sage for a baby born into a down-to-earth, wise and holistic-minded family.
11. Ivy
Ivy is a climbing evergreen plant that comes from the Latin word for “vine.” Ancient Greeks would give wreaths of ivy to couples, symbolizing eternity. The name has made its way to the top 50 baby names in recent years. That number has increased significantly since 2012, the year Beyonce and Jay-Z announced the birth of their daughter, Blue Ivy.
12. Indigo
Indigo has been used as a natural dye since the late 1600s. It was first cultivated by enslaved Africans forced to use their knowledge of growing and processing the plant in colonial Charleston, South Carolina. Indigo initially releases a green hue on textiles. As it dries it reveals a beautiful dark blue-purple color. The word indigo comes from the Greek word, indikon, which means, “from India.” If you’re looking for a gender-neutral flower baby name, Indigo might be the perfect fit.
13. Clover
There are about 300 species of clover; a flowering plant that originated in Europe. The most common is the white clover, which is most commonly referenced on St. Patrick’s Day. The name Clover is of British origin meaning “meadow flower” and is the perfect baby name for a little girl born at the start of spring.
