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Flower names that aren't too out there

114 replies

FatYetSkinny · 03/04/2022 15:17

Interested in creating a list of floral names that could be used as first name but may end up as middle.

For eg Blossom is beautiful but it's a bit too princessy. Also does Magnolia (for middle name if used not first) make you think of Dulex and what do you think of Zinnia?

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merryhouse · 03/04/2022 17:07

Does Iolanthe count as out there? (it means Violet)
Rosamund
Buttercup
Cornelia - bit of a cheat because this was a name long before it was given to a rose

Mumofgirls2017 · 03/04/2022 16:55

I love Zinnia, and Blossom and Magnolia as middles. Would also suggest

Linnea
Tansy
Primrose
Dahlia
Marigold
Bluebell
Lavender
Iris
Lily
Rose
Poppy
Daisy
Jasmine

Not exactly flower but

Clover
Juniper
Meadow
Willow
Rowan
Saffron
Sage

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 03/04/2022 16:44

Veronica

Magnolia makes me think of the musical Showboat. She gets called Nolie.

Hadtocomment · 03/04/2022 16:42

Nerine Mimosa Bluebell Erica

Hadtocomment · 03/04/2022 16:36

What about Amaryllis or Astilbe? If they aren't already names they sound like they should be.Smile

MorganBrocklehurst · 03/04/2022 16:28

I used to work with both an Amaryllis and a Camélia. Even though the latter was a complete cow, I loved her name.

stodgystollen · 03/04/2022 16:19

Not Fuchsia! Outside the UK is pronounced Fucks-ia like the German surname meaning Fox

AdaColeman · 03/04/2022 16:15

Chloe

Goldfishmountainclimber · 03/04/2022 16:14

I think Daphne is beautiful.

AdaColeman · 03/04/2022 16:14

Cicely
Juniper

HobnobsChoice · 03/04/2022 16:13

I know a Magnolia and Juniper, they are sisters and I've never thought of paint once. I did think oh that's unusual when Magnolia was born but that was it. She's generally known as Maggie

Not flowers but Sorrel and Saffron are both lovely names and I really like Melissa too.

Mimijamroll · 03/04/2022 16:06

Hebe
Holly
Daphne
Marigold
Sage
Mallow
Yarrow
Iris

TheIsaacs · 03/04/2022 16:06

I really like Daphne and Iris

AdaColeman · 03/04/2022 16:05

Elanor (for LOTR fans)

Mumsnut · 03/04/2022 16:03

Primula

jesusmaryjosephandtheweedonkey · 03/04/2022 16:03

In my extended family we have a
Hazel
Willow
Poppy
Daisy
Violet
Fearne
Rosemary
Primrose
Saffron
Heather

AdaColeman · 03/04/2022 16:00

Gilly

BasicBiscuit · 03/04/2022 16:00

Nonia

Itchylegs · 03/04/2022 15:58

Jasmine
Pansy
Marguerite

cherryonthecakes · 03/04/2022 15:58

I think Magnolia has become synonymous with boring paint colour so would sadly avoid.

Blimecory · 03/04/2022 15:58

Tulip

DaisyWaldron · 03/04/2022 15:57

Rose
Daisy
Iris
Violet
Pansy
Dahlia
Lily
Fuchsia
Poppy
Rosemary
Camelia
Marigold
Aster
Clover
Jonquil
Jacinth

AdaColeman · 03/04/2022 15:56

Fleur

Tlollj · 03/04/2022 15:56

Think magnolia is a paint colour now.
Love Honeysuckle and Clementine.

Bigoldmachine · 03/04/2022 15:54

Primrose
Rosemary

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