Flower Dog Names

Dog names inspired by flowers are appropriate for all kinds of dogs, big and small. If you love nature and flowers, here are some flower dog names to help you choose.

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Alder
Alder is a type of tree known for its blossoms, making it a nature-inspired canine moniker.
Amaryllis
This name is derived from a popular, vibrant plant often associated with the holiday season.
Anemone
Anemone is a type of plant known for its beautiful, colorful blossoms.
Aput
Aput is derived from an Inuit term for snow, similar to a blossom's purity.
Aqua
Water is essential for plant growth, linking the name to nature and blossoming.
Aries
This name is inspired by the bloom season of many plants during the astrological sign's period.
Ash
Ash is inspired by the Ash tree, which blooms in spring.
Aspen
Aspen is a type of tree known for its beautiful, white bark and delicate leaves.
Aster
Aster refers to a plant known for its bright, star-shaped blooms.
Astro
Astro is linked to Aster, a star-shaped bloom, hence its association with botanical-themed pet names.
Aubrieta
This name is derived from a vibrant, spring-blooming plant often used in gardens.
Azalea
Azalea is a type of plant known for its vibrant, colorful blooms.
Begonia
Begonia is a popular plant, often used to name pets due to its beauty and charm.
Bergenia
This plant-inspired moniker stems from a perennial known for its bright, bell-shaped blooms.
Blossom
Blossom refers to the bloom or peak of a plant, often associated with beauty and renewal.
Blue
Certain blooms, like hydrangeas or cornflowers, display this vibrant color.
Bluebell
Bluebell is a plant known for its vibrant, bell-shaped blooms, inspiring canine monikers.
Bramble
Bramble refers to a prickly shrub that produces berries, often associated with nature and growth.
Buttercup
This name is inspired by a bright yellow, petal-filled plant.
Calendula
Calendula is a plant species known for its bright, beautiful blooms.
Calla
Calla refers to a type of lily, making it a botanical-inspired canine moniker.
Cameo
Cameo refers to a type of apple with a floral, sweet taste, linking it to botanical themes.
Caper
Capers are buds from a plant often used in cooking, linking the name to botanical themes.
Carnation
Carnations are a popular, fragrant plant often associated with love and fascination.
Cedar
Cedar trees produce cones, often mistaken for blossoms, inspiring this canine moniker.
Chestnut
Chestnut is linked to nature and growth, similar to blossoms.
Chief
Sunflowers are often seen as leaders, symbolizing the role of a head or boss.
Clementine
Clementines are a type of citrus fruit, often associated with blossoms due to their fragrant blooms.
Clover
Clover represents a plant species often admired for its pretty, petal-like leaves.
Colt
Colt is linked to the botanical world, specifically to the young, unopened buds of plants.
Copper
Its hue resembles certain blossoms like marigolds or sunflowers.
Cricket
Crickets are often associated with fields and meadows, where blooms are abundant.
Crocus
Crocus is a plant known for its vibrant, colorful blooms, making it a fitting moniker for a pet.
Crystal
Resembles the clear, delicate beauty often associated with blossoms.
Cypress
Cypress is a type of plant, often associated with nature and beauty.
Daffodil
This name is inspired by a bright, yellow springtime bloom often associated with cheerfulness.
Dahlia
Dahlia is a popular botanical term often used for naming pets.
Daisy
Daisies are a popular plant, often inspiring pet names due to their beauty and simplicity.
Dakota
This name is derived from a type of rose known as Rosa 'Dakota'.
Dandelion
Dandelion is a plant known for its bright yellow blooms, often seen in fields and gardens.
Delphinium
Delphinium is a plant known for its vibrant, petal-filled blooms, inspiring pet owners.
Dew
Morning moisture on petals often gets referred to as "dew".
Dusk
Evening blooming plants often open at this time, linking the name to nature.
Echo
Echo is a nymph from Greek mythology associated with nature and plants.
Elm
Elm is a type of tree, often associated with nature and growth, similar to blossoms.
Ember
Embers resemble the vibrant, fiery colors often seen in blossoms.
Everest
This name is inspired by the Edelweiss, a plant known for thriving at high altitudes.
Fern
Ferns are plants often found in gardens, inspiring this botanical canine moniker.
Flora
Flora refers to plant life, often associated with blossoms and blooms.
Forrest
Woodlands often have blossoming plants, linking the name to nature and blooms.
Forsythia
This name is derived from a vibrant, yellow-blooming shrub popular in gardening.
Foxglove
This plant-inspired moniker stems from a beautiful, bell-shaped perennial often found in gardens.
Freesia
This name is derived from a brightly colored, fragrant plant often used in bouquets.
Gaia
Gaia represents Earth in Greek mythology, often symbolizing growth and nature, similar to blossoms.
Gardenia
Gardenia is a plant known for its beautiful, fragrant blooms, making it a fitting canine moniker.
Geranium
Geranium is a popular plant, often inspiring pet owners to name their dogs after it.
Gerbera
Gerbera is a type of daisy, making it a fitting name for a pet.
Ginger
This name is inspired by a plant that blooms with vibrant, fragrant blossoms.
Glory
Morning glories are popular plants, associating the name with botanical themes.
Harmony
Harmony signifies balance and peace, similar to the tranquility often associated with blossoming plants.
Hazel
Hazel is a plant with vibrant, yellow blooms, inspiring its use as a canine moniker.
Heather
Heather refers to a plant known for its small, pinkish-purple blooms, making it a botanical-inspired canine moniker.
Herb
Herbs are plants, often used in cooking, and many have blossoming blooms.
Hibiscus
This name is inspired by a vibrant, tropical plant often used in landscaping.
Holly
Holly is a plant with red berries often used in Christmas decorations.
Honeysuckle
This name is derived from a sweet-smelling, nectar-producing plant.
Hyacinth
Hyacinth is a popular plant, often used to name pets for its vibrant colors and sweet scent.
Ice
Frost often forms on petals, creating a beautiful, icy appearance.
Indigo
Indigo is a plant known for its vibrant blue dye.
Iris
Iris refers to a colorful, perennial plant often used in gardens.
Isle
Isle refers to a type of rose, the Rosa 'Isle de France'.
Ivy
Ivy is a plant-inspired moniker, often used for pets due to its natural, botanical connotations.
Jade
Jade is a green gemstone, often associated with plants and nature, similar to floral names.
Jasmine
Jasmine is derived from a fragrant, beautiful plant often used in perfumes.
Jessamine
Jessamine refers to a plant known for its fragrant, beautiful blooms, making it a botanical-inspired canine moniker.
Laurel
Laurel refers to a plant with shiny evergreen leaves, often used in wreaths.
Lavender
This name is inspired by a fragrant, purple plant often used in aromatherapy.
Leaf
Leaves are a vital part of plants, including blossoms.
Lilac
Lilac is a plant known for its fragrant, purple blooms, often inspiring pet names.
Lily
Lilies are a type of plant often associated with beauty and purity, making it a popular choice for pet names.
Lotus
This name is inspired by a beautiful, water-based plant often used in spiritual symbolism.
Luna
It's inspired by the moonflower, a bloom that opens at night.
Lupin
Lupin is named after a plant often seen in gardens.
Magnolia
Magnolia refers to a plant known for its large, fragrant blossoms.
Mala
Mala translates to "garland" in Sanskrit, often made from blossoms.
Maple
Maple trees are known for their vibrant, colorful leaves, reminiscent of blossoms.
Marguerite
Marguerite is a type of daisy, making it a nature-inspired choice for a pet.
Marigold
Marigold is a plant known for its vibrant, golden blooms, making it a popular choice for pet names.
Marina
Marina is a type of plant, making it a nature-inspired choice for a pet's name.
Meadow
Meadows are often filled with various blossoming plants, inspiring this canine moniker.
Midnight
Black blooms often bloom or are most fragrant during nighttime hours.
Mimosa
Mimosa is a plant known for its bright, fluffy, yellow blooms.
Misty
Misty is often associated with dewy mornings and delicate blooms in a garden.
Morning
Dawn often symbolizes blossoming and renewal, traits associated with blooms.
Myrtle
Myrtle is a type of plant often associated with love and peace.
Nessie
Nessie is derived from "nasturtium," a type of plant.
Nolana
This name is derived from a genus of plants known for their vibrant blooms.
North
Refers to the North Star, often associated with the bloom of the Night-Blooming Cereus.
Olive
Olive branches symbolize peace, making it a nature-inspired moniker.
Orion
Orion is linked to Greek mythology, where he's associated with Hyacinth, a plant.
Pansy
Pansy is a popular plant often used in gardens, making it a nature-inspired choice for a pet's name.
Peace Lily
This name is inspired by a popular, beautiful plant often kept indoors.
Pearl
Pearls are often associated with the purity and elegance of blossoms.
Peony
Peony is a popular plant often used to name pets due to its beauty and elegance.
Petal
Petal refers to the colorful parts of a plant, often associated with beauty and delicacy, like many dogs.
Petunia
Petunia is a popular plant often used in gardening, making it a nature-inspired choice for a canine companion.
Pluto
Disney named Mickey Mouse's pet after the Roman god of the underworld, symbolized by the blooming narcissus.
Poplar
Poplar is a type of tree known for its beautiful blossoms, inspiring pet names.
Poppy
Poppy is a plant known for its vibrant, colorful blooms, often associated with canine monikers.
Primrose
Primrose is a plant, making it a nature-inspired choice for a canine moniker.
Rainbow
Vibrant hues found in both blossoms and spectral arcs inspire this canine moniker.
Raindrop
Dew on petals often resembles falling droplets, linking the name to nature's beauty.
Ranunculus
Ranunculus is a botanical term, referring to a genus of colorful, blooming plants.
River
Water bodies often symbolize growth and life, similar to botanical elements.
Rose
This name is inspired by a popular, beautiful bloom often associated with love and elegance.
Sage
Sage is a plant often used in gardens, giving it a botanical connection.
Sapphire
This name is inspired by the blue hue often found in blooms like morning glories or cornflowers.
Savannah
This name reflects a vast, open landscape abundant with colorful, blooming plants.
Scarlet
This name references a vibrant red hue often found in blossoms.
Scout
Scout is linked to nature, similar to blossoms, symbolizing exploration and discovery.
Shadow
Darkness cast by plants in sunlight is often referred to by this term.
Snapdragon
Snapdragons are vibrant plants, often inspiring pet names due to their unique and colorful appearance.
Snowdrop
Snowdrop is a plant known for its small, white, bell-shaped blooms.
Sol
Sunflowers are often associated with this Spanish term for sun.
Spring
This season is known for blossoming plants and vibrant growth.
Stella
Stella translates to "star" in Latin, often associated with the star-shaped blossoms of many plants.
Summer
Many blooms are at their peak during this warm, sunny season.
Sunflower
This name reflects a bright, cheerful plant often associated with warmth and happiness.
Sunny
Sunshine is essential for plant growth, making it a botanical-themed canine moniker.
Terra
Terra refers to earth or soil, where plants, including blossoms, grow.
Topaz
Resembling a golden-yellow gemstone, it mirrors the vibrant hue of many blossoms.
Tuberose
This name is derived from a fragrant, night-blooming plant often used in perfumes.
Tulip
Tulip is a popular plant often associated with beauty and elegance, making it a fitting canine moniker.
Venus
It's named after a plant, the Venus flytrap.
Viola
Viola refers to a genus of flowering plants, making it a botanical-inspired canine moniker.
Violet
Violet is a popular plant, often associated with its vibrant purple blooms.
Vixen
Vixen is associated with the foxglove plant, often linked to foxes.
West
Refers to the Western Wallflower, a plant species.
Willow
Willows are plants, often associated with beauty and grace, making it a popular choice for pet names.
Winter
Seasonal blooms like snowdrops and hellebores often inspire canine monikers.
Wren
Wrens are small birds often associated with nature and gardens, similar to floral themes.
Zinnia
Zinnia is derived from a colorful and popular plant often found in gardens.

Staying on the flower theme, these names mean flower or are in some way related to the word.

Spring means new beginnings, and it's a beautiful time for the natural world. Set your pup up for life with one of these excellent spring dog names.

Flower Dog Names currently rank in 31st place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of May 2025, flower dog names seem increasingly popular with new puppy owners. Our stats show that they are more fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Flower Dog Names?

These flower dog names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Pansy is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Dusk.

Nolana scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Daisy.

How does interest compare across the United States for Flower Dog Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Flower Dog Names.

The states that love flower dog names the most are South Dakota, District of Columbia and Michigan.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Hawaii, West Virginia and Vermont.

Which countries have the most love for Flower Dog Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of flower dog names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE flower dog names are Oman, Curacao and Macao.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Pakistan, Kenya and Nigeria.