Welcoming your new little one into your life is the most natural thing in the world, and if you and your partner are earth-conscious nature lovers, you may be considering naming your baby boy after a favored plant or flower — perhaps one that’s had special meaning in your life.
Plants can be unique in appearance and ability; growing up tall and strong, or having bright, eye-catching blooms are lovely metaphors for virtues your young son can aspire to.
Ready to choose a name that will help him blossom? Let’s dive in.
- Basil – Basil is a unisex name that means “brave or intrepid.” Basil is also one of the most commonly used annual herbs.
- Zephyr – Zephyranthes Grandiflora is a type of rain lily that is native to Mexico and South America.
- Alder – Alder is yet another botanical baby name. The alder tree is common throughout Europe and Russia.
- Sorrel – Name your kiddo after this tangy herb. The French moniker means “reddish-brown.”
- William – William Augustus is the name of a pink flower from the Dianthus genus. It is also known as Sweet William.
- Akhtar – This Persian boys’ name means “flower.”
- Bud -Bud is a casual name that conjures up images of soon-to-bloom flowers.
- Coleus – This flowering plant is known for its multicolored leaves and feather-like protrusions.
- Cedar – Cedar is a stately name with natural connotations. The cedar tree is revered by many cultures and religions.
- Crisanto – Crisanto is a Spanish name with Greek origins. It means “golden flower.”
- Heath – A heath is a large area of uncultivated land. It’s the perfect place to find native flora.
- Bentley – Bently is an Old English name for a place with “bentgrass.” Unfortunately, this plant-inspired name might be lost in translation. Many people are likely to assume you snatched the moniker from the popular car manufacturer.
- Forest – The Forest is home to many plants and flowers.
- Flax – Linum usitatissimum, aka flax, is a heavily cultivated plant. Flax fibers can be spun into yarn and woven into fabric.
- Anthony -Anthony is an English baby name that means “praiseworthy.” It stems from the Latin word anthos, which means “flower.”
- Fleury – Fleury is the masculne version of the French word fleur. It translates to “flower.”
- Zahur – This African name means “blossom.”
- Chicory – Chicory is a flowering plant that’s also known as the blue daisy.
- Fern – This green, shade-loving plant conjures up images of the forest floor.
- Fiorello – In Italian, this masculine given name means “little flower.”
- Indigo – This is the name given to the purple dye that comes from the Indigofera plant. It’s a lovely and exotic first name for any newborn child.
- Kapua – This unisex Hawaiian name means “flower child.”
- Flurin -Flurin is a Roman name that means “flowering.”
- Nitzan – The gender-neutral Hebrew name means
- Aciano – Aciano means “blue bottle flower.” This moniker is Spanish in origin.
- Elon – Elon is a biblical Hebrew name meaning “oak tree.” One of the most well-known bearers of this name is Elon Musk, the co-founder of Payal, founder of SpaceX, and CEO of Tesla.
- Talasi -This gender-neutral Native American name means “cornflower.”
- Yarrow – Yarrow is a flowering herb that is native to Europe and North America. It is the perfect moniker for a rugged yet sweet little boy.
- Yeong – This gender-neutral Chinese name means “flower petal.”
- Bai – Bai comes from the Chinese words for “splendid” and “flower.” With “Chick” being the most obvious nickname choice, this name might invite unwanted comments and ridicule.
- Ambuj – The Hindi boys’ name means “from the water” or “lotus.”
- Anh – This Sino-Vietnamese name means “flower” or “petal.”
- Consus – The Latin occupational name refers to the act of sowing or plating.
- Florus – Florus is a charming boys’ name that comes from the Latin word for “flower.”
- Guiying – This herb-inspired Chinese name refers to laurel, cinnamon, and cassia.
- Haruka -Depending on the characters used, Haruka can mean “distant flower” or “sunny weather.”
- Gul – In Turkish, this name refers to “roses.”
- Kalei – This Hawaain name means “flower wreath” or “beloved.”
- Leilani – Add a tropical note to your baby’s birth certificate with this name meaning “heavenly flower.”
- Neta -While primarily a female name, Neta is a potentially gender-neutral moniker. It means “flowers” or “shrubbery.”
- Pushpa – In Sanskirt, this name refers to “the flower.”
- Nitzan -This gender-neutral Hebrew name means “flowering.”
- Tsvetan – This Bulgarian name translates to “flower” or “blossom.”
- Alon – This Israeli surname means “oak tree” in the Hebrew language.
- Xochipilli – Xochipilli is the Aztex god of flowers. He is often referred to as the “Prince of Flowers.”
- Ash – Ash is a name that applies to the flowering plants in the olive and lilac families. This short yet charming boys’ name is the perfect pick for parents with a love of flora and fauna.
- Asco – Asco is a derivative of the Germanic word asc. It refers to the ash tree.
- Neophytos – This Greek name means “newly planted.” Both Neo and Phytos serve as suitable nicknames.
