Search Belly Ballot to discover the popularity, meanings, and origins of thousands of names from around the world. I may be 12 years old, but finding a perfect flower name (though I'm not really interested in flowers except that they're pretty to look at and great names for any animal) is very important to me. It means ‘newly planted.’. Trees of Greece Olive trees growing in a meadow of yellow wildflowers. 15. If you want a more ‘modern’ form, use the Roman version, Anthea. DAPHNEY means “The laurel tree“ 40. Spring is the time of year for gentle rains and soft winds, the greening of leaves and the growing of flowers. Greek goddesses are good archetypal figures because of their exaggerated personalities. Thank-you. Angel Thomas, better known on Nameberry as Dantea, is a stay-at-home mom with a passion for onomastics who writes fantasy novels in her spare time. It is not pleasant for us to ask our readers to do so, but there is no other way we can raise funds. 13. Angel Thomas, better known on Nameberry as Dantea, is a stay-at-home mom with a passion for onomastics who writes fantasy novels in her spare time. From birth to death, from innocence to passion, flowers have numerous interpretations and implications in myths and legends of ancient Greece. DELBINE means “Flower“ 43. It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, though perhaps based on the Greek place name Ionia, a region on the west coast of Asia Minor. She’s the reason we have flowers and green things during the Spring and Summer. The Greek term for flora is chloris. Greek : Myrsinê, myrrinê, myrtos Species : Myrtus communis Description : A small evergreen tree or shrub with aromatic, spicy-tasting leaves. Cliantha (Flower of glory - (Ancient Greek origin) - Κλεάνθη) Clytemnestra (She seek for admiration and dignity - (Ancient Greek origin) - Κλυταιμνήστρα) Cora (Maiden - … It would make a lovely middle name with something longer and more consonant heavy in the front. There was a pre-Socratic philosopher named Thales. If Hyacinth is viable for a girl, why not Hyacinthus for a boy? Support independent and alternative media by making a donation to HellasFrappe, GREEK Names that Mean “Love, Beautiful and Flowers”. With the trend of boys names on girls, this one has a boyish sound (like Milo or Hugo) but it’s still a legitimately female name. The meaning of the flower name ‘Bluebell’ is ‘blue bell’ and it is of an English origin. The views expressed here are solely those of the contributing author and do not necessarily reflect the views of HellasFrappe. Its blooms are pink, white and blue, growing best in full sun in well-drained soil. I think it has a very cool sound, and assessable nickname (Lee), and a very nice historical connection. In most cases we credit photos, but when we don't and If you do find your image on our blog and would like it credited accordingly, then please do not hesitate to drop HellasFrappe a line at hellasfrappe@yahoo.com. Do you want fresh and hot updates about us? Our present funding campaign will run until the end of 2019. It’s number 388 on the boys side with 723 births and 645 on the girls side with 439 births. MomJunction brings you 100 Greek mythology names best suited for our modern times, with their meanings. MYRTLE. Thallo –Thallo is pronounced  THA-loh (A like in apple) and she’s the goddess of spring buds and shoots. © 2021 Nameberry.com.Nameberry is a registered trademark of Nameberry, LLC. In the myth, Hyacinthus was accidentally killed by Apollo who then caused a lily to grow from his blood. Aristotle regarded him as the first philosopher in the Greek tradition. Her knowledge of Greek names stems from her ancestry and her religion. Several early saints bore this name and is where we get the name for the Hyacinth flower. Diantha. Zoticus – This is pronounced ZO-ti-cus (the Zo sort of like Zah) and means ‘full of life’ just like Spring is full of life. Greece travel landscape, traditional greek Traditional Greek stone house with purple bougainvillea flowers. The pantheon of Greek deities, heroes, Gods and other figures will give you plenty of inspiration as you look for some names for your baby. It’s an ancient name that deserves a chance. For parents looking for something older or more adventurous than Christopher, this could be for you. While I think Phoenix works the best on a boy, it is gaining ground on the girl’s side. 47. Nasturtium Lamium Wild lupine, Lupinus A vinca blossom. Flower Names for Girls. CLEMATIS means “Flower name“ 36. If only the loveliest name will fit your little rose petal, check out our list of flower baby names, mostly for girls. As Gisela Richter puts it, the forms of these vases find their "happiest expression" in the 5th and 6th centuries BC, yet it has been possible to date vases thanks to the variation in a form’s shape over time, a fact … There are a variety of species of Roses, but all can produce showy flowers. In Greek, “Delphine” means ‘dolphin.’ 45. Nameberry is a registered trademark of Nameberry, LLC. An A-Z List of Flower Names You Should Bookmark Right Away. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hyacinthus – Hyacinthus is pronounced hi-ah-KIN-thus and comes from Greek mythology. Not a single occasion can be complete without flowers. In nature worship, a nature deity is a deity in charge of forces of nature, such as a water deity, vegetation deity, sky deity, solar deity, fire deity, or any other naturally occurring phenomena such as mountains, trees, or volcanoes.Accepted in panentheism, pantheism, deism, polytheism, animism, totemism, shamanism, and paganism, the deity embodies natural forces and can … From Ancient Greek ἴον meaning "violet flower". The Phoenix dies and is reborn from its own ashes over and over again. I generally prefer the more feminine form, Auxesia (ox-ES-ee-ah) which I think has a flowing, hissing sound I find really pleasing, but for those who want a spunky, tomboyish name, this one, like Thallo, could be for you. This was the name of a sea nymph in Greek mythology. In Greek myth, both gods and mortals often change form and, often, the circumstances are tragic. For instance, the flower heliotrope is the end form of the nymph Klytie, according to myth. The pottery of ancient Greece has a long history and the form of Greek vase shapes has had a continuous evolution from Minoan pottery down to the Hellenistic era. Flowers are the most beautiful and wonderful gift for every occasion. Out of many types of flowers, rose is probably the most popular flower name that everyone knows. One myth says grieving Hermes ma… Read on to find the names of Greek Gods, Goddesses, humans, and heroes. Though her name has been attributed to having a negative meaning, it’s really an unknown as the words for ‘dark blue’ and the word for ‘sound’ both appear in her name. The rocket larkspur (Delphinium ajacis) is a flowering annual indigenous to southern Europe. This name is also sometimes given as a plant name, "Alyssum flower," from Latin alyssum, from Greek alysson, composed of a- "not" and lysson "rabies," hence "not rabies," because the Alyssum plant was believed to cure rabies. IOLANTHE (Ιολανθη): Greek name, apparently coined by Gilbert and Sullivan for their play of the same name first produced in London on November 25, 1882, composed of the Greek elements iole "violet" and anthos "flower," hence "violet flower." It has that cool, zippy Z at the beginning and just generally has a very unusual but daring sound. Euthalia – Euthalia is pronounced u-THAY-lee-ah and means ‘flower, bloom.’ Though names with the EU sound at the beginning aren’t popular at all right now (Euphemia, Eugenia, Eulalia, Eunice being examples) but I think this name has a certain sound that makes it just pretty enough to work with modern parents. DELBIN means “Flower“ 41. It blooms with sweet-scented, white flowers in spring and summer, and produces edible blue-black berries. HellasFrappe is Back And in Full Operation!!! Sacred to : Aphrodite (brides wore myrtle-garlands and bathed in myrtle-scented water on their wedding day) The crocus is the youth Krokos transformed. This Latin-origin name means… yep, “purple.” Your baby can be name-twins with Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s eldest daughter, who made this name popular.