8 Italian Flower Names for Girls

You’ve probably met a Lily, Rose, and Ivy. These floral-inspired names have been popular for a long time and they’re now making a sweeter and more creative comeback. If you’re looking for a rarer and more interesting moniker for your little one, check out these eight Italian flower names.

Antonella

Antonella in Italian means “firstborn.” With a Greek origin “anthos” that translates to ‘flower’ or ‘blossom,’ the name Antonella makes a great choice for your firstborn girl. You can give her the nickname Ana, Ella, Toni, or Nella. An alternative spelling for this feminine name would be Antonela.

Feel free, though, to pick this cool name for your second, third, or fourth child. Your sweet little Antonella surely won’t hold it against you if she’s not actually the eldest for her name in Latin means ‘of inestimable worth.’

Fiora

This female name of Italian origin means ‘flower.’ An alternative would be the Italian word for flower which is Fiore. Other alternate forms include Fiori and the older version which is Fiorella.

The name Fiora is seen as a refined and delicate name.

Photo from CNN Travel

In Italy, there’s a medieval town called Santa Fiora which is situated at the foot of Monte Amiata. There is also the Fiora River in northern Lazio and southern Tuscany.

Fresia

Fresia is freesia in Italian. This floral-inspired name is seen as strong, free-spirited, and vibrantly feminine. Perfect for the parent who prefers a rare botanical name for her baby girl, Fresia is a beautiful and unpopular botanical name that has more zest than a Daisy.

Florencia

Of Latin origin meaning ‘flowering,’ ‘blooming,’ or ‘prosperous,’ Florencia has Florence as its medieval English form. 

Florence is the city capital of Tuscany region. It is located about 230 kilometers northwest of Rome. This attractive city is one of the most visited cities in Italy for it offers impressive attractions including Florentine churches, palaces, gardens, and museums.

Name your little girl Florencia and watch her grow strong and flourish.

Giacinta

Meaning ‘hyacinth,’ Giacinta is a name of Italian origin. Its alternative spelling is Jacinta which is a Spanish name for the same charming flower.

Like the flower it is named after, Giacinta is seen to emulate strength, power, and pride. The hyacinth being the flower of the sun god Apollo symbolizes beauty, peace, respect, and sincerity.  

Margarita

Also spelled as Margherita, this name is Italian for daisy. A child named Margarita or Margherita can be called Rita, Greta, or Marga for short.

People think this name is a classic and that it sounds melodic yet refined. Most people upon hearing the name Margarita or Margherita perceive the name holder as someone who is inspiring, witty, lively, and full of life.

There are several Italian actresses and artists named Margherita.

Ornella

Ornella is a feminine name of Italian origin. It means ‘a flowering ash tree’ and is perceived to be a fairy recent name. This is a popular name in Italy. When people hear the name Ornella, they think of someone as freedom-loving, unconventional, and adventure-seeking. Ornellas are seen to be as persevering, strong-willed, and passionate.

Rosa

In Italy, the flower rose is called rosa. If you’d like to give the typical Rose name a tad bit more character, choose Rosa. Sure to be as sweet as Rose but with more spunk and spirit, Rosa is a name fit for your little girl whom you want to grow up to be an independent, brave, and resilient woman.

Ready to name your baby girl after a flower? With the varied vegetation of the Italian landscape, you wouldn’t have a hard time picking a beautiful, sweet, and meaningful Italian flower name for your little one.