Flower-Inspired Baby Names I Wish I Knew Sooner

Naming my daughter felt impossible—every name I loved was already taken by a cousin, a neighbor, or even my dog (oops 😅). I wanted something unique, meaningful, and not too out-there. Here’s what actually helped me find the perfect flower-inspired name: 🔹 Dug into rare blooms—names like Fioralba and Linnea made my heart flutter. They’re gorgeous AND not on every playground. 🔹 Checked meanings—Leilani means “heavenly flowers” and made me tear up (blame the hormones). 🔹 Mixed cultures—My shortlist had names from Italian, Hawaiian, and even Mapuche roots. It felt like a world tour! 🔹 Said names out loud—a few sounded great on paper but, trust me, you don’t want to yell “Petunia!” across a grocery store. 🙈 🔹 Looked for family ties—My grandma’s name is Daisy, so that one made the cut. Instant connection. 🔹 Double-checked initials—almost named her Poppy Olive (P.O.), which my partner pointed out could be...awkward. Confession: I obsessed over popularity lists and still ended up picking a name that surprised me. How did you pick your kid’s name? Any flower names you love? 🌸 #BabyNames #ParentLife #FlowerNames #Parenting