Flower name with our surname

[Ginfilledcats]

Our surname is Gardiner, we really like the name Violet or Iris, but are these too obviously flowers and sound daft with our surname?
my husband had no idea either were flowers and was surprised when I pointed it out. He thinks most people will associate Violet with the colour rather than a flower and not notice the connection.
also slightly concerned Violet is too close to violent but I admit that might be me just being daft!

if both are a no with our surname, any suggestions on names we might like? DD1 is Tabitha Jean. On our list are:
Eloise
Eliza
Felicity
Iris
Ottillie
Ophelia
Penelope
Violet

many thanks xxxx

I like Violet and Iris and think either of them pair particularly well with your surname because of the gentle subtext link. Feminine but dignified; nobody will ever mispronounce it or ask how to spell it.

It's dateless and ageless and classless; the kind of name that sits well for a baby, toddler, teenager, and an adult in the workplace. I wish more parents would give a thought to what's "cute" "on trend" or "unique" on a baby being just cringe-embarrassing when little Leaf grows up into a police officer or plumber.

i find Tabitha and Ophelia quite a mouthful to say out loud!

Katy perry named her child Daisy. Dad is Orlando bloom.

I've just come back to this thread...
Not Ophelia! It sounds like "a feel o' ya gardener."

Haha so Ophelia is out too.

ah I’m really struggling!!!

I like Iris and the other alternative flower names that have been suggested:
eg
Viola
Jasmine
Not keen on any of the others, if stuck go for short names eg Ruth, June, Judy, Doris etc.

Love Ophelia & Eloise.
I wouldn't go flowery.

Ophelia Eloise Gardiner

Sylvie is also lovely.

Sylvie Ophelia Gardiner

I have a Tabitha and Eliza was also high up my list. Also love Sylvia, Ottilile and Felicity.

Susannah was on my list (means lily). I feel like that might work.

Oops. Ottilie!

Jasmine is a beautiful flower 🌸 name x

Camille?

Aster Gardiner?