Girl Names(01 of20)
Open Image ModalDahliaDahlias are gorgeous plants native to Mexico that were named after Anders Dahl, an 18th century botanist. We love this name because of its feminine flair and sophisticated sound. (credit:Blend_Images via Getty Images)
Girl Names(02 of20)
Open Image ModalLaurelLaurel is perfect for parents who love flower names, but don’t want something that sounds too feminine. According to Nameberry, the laurel wreath signified success and peace in ancient Rome. (credit:Yagi Studio via Getty Images)
Girl Names(03 of20)
Open Image ModalIrisIris is a name you don’t hear every day, but is slowly coming back into fashion. Meaning “rainbow” in Greek, Iris is also the name of a gorgeous purple plant. (credit:ZenShui/Laurence Mouton via Getty Images)
Girl Names(04 of20)
Open Image ModalDelphine This beautiful French name is deeply associated with nature. Firstly, the moniker means “dolphin,” and secondly, it is associated with delphinium, a blue flower. Delphine makes a great baby name choice because it is elegant and chic. It is also a refreshing choice compared to the overused Danielle. (credit:Camille Tokerud via Getty Images)
Girl Names(05 of20)
Open Image ModalCallaThose who love lilies might want to reconsider going with the obvious name Lily and choose Calla instead. Still short and sweet, Calla has a more distinctive sound and is also a type of lily. The name means “beautiful,” too. (credit:CaiaImage via Getty Images)
Girl Names(06 of20)
Open Image ModalZinniaZinnias and butterflies go hand in hand, so much so that some people plant them just to attract the gorgeous insect. The flower was named after German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn. We love this name because it’s full of energy and spunk. (credit:Glow Images, Inc via Getty Images)
Girl Names(07 of20)
Open Image ModalFleurThis is the French word for flower. Fleur is a delicate and sweet name perfect for any baby girl. (credit:Camille Tokerud via Getty Images)
Girl Names(08 of20)
Open Image ModalKerriaThe Irish moniker Kerria is the name of a yellow shrub native to China, Japan and Korea. We love that it’s a unique alternative to the names Kerry and Keira. (credit:Tatjana Kaufmann via Getty Images)
Girl Names(09 of20)
Open Image ModalHazelWhile Hazel isn’t actually a name of a flower, it is the name of a tree which produces flowers in early spring. This moniker has become particularly trendy thanks to celebrities. Both Julia Roberts and couple Emily Blunt and John Krasinski chose this name for their daughters. (credit:imagewerks via Getty Images)
Girl Names(10 of20)
Open Image ModalLeilaniThere’s just something so playful and fun about the name Leilani. This Hawaiian moniker means “heavenly flower” and can be associated with flower leis. (credit:JW LTD via Getty Images)
Boy Names(11 of20)
Open Image ModalCypress It’s difficult to find flower names for boys, which is why we’re suggesting the tree name Cypress. This name is definitely unique and has a lot of energy. A more hip spelling is Cyprus, which is also the name of an island in the eastern Mediterranean. (credit:Camille Tokerud via Getty Images)
Boy Names(12 of20)
Open Image ModalRenAlthough Ren is a unisex name, we particularly love it for boys. Meaning “water lily” or “lotus” in Japanese, Ren gives off a cool, laid-back vibe. (credit:Kohei Hara via Getty Images)
Boy Names(13 of20)
Open Image ModalIndigoThis trendy colour name is also the name of a shrub native to southeastern Asia. Robert Downey Jr. also chose this moniker for his son. Indigo is both edgy and cool, making it very appealing to new parents. (credit:Jasper Cole via Getty Images)
Boy Names(14 of20)
Open Image ModalAsterThis hip name is generally used for girls, but we love it for boys, too. Aster, which means "star," is a purple flower that looks similar to a daisy. The name can also be spelled Astor, to give it a more masculine feel. (credit:Annett Poppe via Getty Images)
Boy Names(15 of20)
Open Image ModalFlorianFlorian in Latin means “flowering” or “flourishing.” While it may sound feminine to some, its worldly appeal can’t be denied. (credit:Kei Uesugi via Getty Images)
Boy Names(16 of20)
Open Image ModalOleander Oleander is the name of an evergreen shrub. We like that it’s a unique alternative to more common names such as Oliver. It also has an air of sophistication, but its nicknames, Ollie or Olly, are playful and charming. (credit:BLOOM image via Getty Images)
Boy Names(17 of20)
Open Image ModalSageThis name has many meanings. Not only does it refer to the culinary herb, but also refers to profoundly wise men in legends (after all, the name does mean “wise and knowing” in Latin). Sage is a good, short name that is also strong and modern. Sylvester Stallone famously chose this moniker for his late son. (credit:ostrinka via Getty Images)
Boy Names(18 of20)
Open Image ModalAlder Alder is the name of a type of flowering plant from the birch family. It means “from the alder tree.” Parents who love baby names with an old-school feel will dig this moniker. (credit:Yukmin via Getty Images)
Boy Names(19 of20)
Open Image ModalHawthorne Hawthorne is a strong and adventurous name that means “lives where hawthorn hedges grow.” Its nicknames are also quite unique and include Hawk or Thorne. (credit:Reggie Casagrande via Getty Images)
Boy Names(20 of20)
Open Image ModalJuniper Junipers are coniferous plants. This name has a friendly feel and is unique without being too out there. (credit:Wild Horse Photography via Getty Images)