[Opinions] Uncommon Natural Names?
Flowers, plants, gems, bird species, etc. are the namesakes for a lot of really nice, beautiful names. Some of the names are pretty popular/commonly seen, like Rose, Willow, Ruby, etc.
Are there any that are more uncommon/seen infrequently that you like a lot/could see being used? I’m gonna answer this too, but I’d love to see your guys’ picks!
Are there any that are more uncommon/seen infrequently that you like a lot/could see being used? I’m gonna answer this too, but I’d love to see your guys’ picks!
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Most of the ones I like I probably wouldn’t actually use, because they are uncommon and seen as weird and while, I like them, they aren’t my favorite.
Girls:
Acacia
Alexandrite
Amaryllis
Amethyst
Aspen
Blossom
Briar
Clover
Dahlia
Dove
Emerald
Iris
Laurel
Linden
Magnolia
Marigold
Marina
Meadow
Paloma
Prairie
Primrose
Raven
Sage
Sapphire
Sequoia
Wisteria
Wren
Boys:
Bramble
Linden
Orion
Sage
True
West
Girls:
Acacia
Alexandrite
Amaryllis
Amethyst
Aspen
Blossom
Briar
Clover
Dahlia
Dove
Emerald
Iris
Laurel
Linden
Magnolia
Marigold
Marina
Meadow
Paloma
Prairie
Primrose
Raven
Sage
Sapphire
Sequoia
Wisteria
Wren
Boys:
Bramble
Linden
Orion
Sage
True
West
Erlea
Lonán
Mariposa
Safira
Mirta
Hilla
Marja
Iva (Ivet)
Some time ago I was searching for usable, yet unusual flower-related 'names':
Zephyrlily, Daylily, Hesperantha, Nerina, Dianella,
Attalea, Azorina, Nemorosa, Allamanda.
Ilex, anyone? Sallow or Maple? :)
I even made some polls:
https://www.behindthename.com/polls/340675 - flower names
https://www.behindthename.com/polls/346747 - flower names
https://www.behindthename.com/polls/338528 - tree names
Lonán
Mariposa
Safira
Mirta
Hilla
Marja
Iva (Ivet)
Some time ago I was searching for usable, yet unusual flower-related 'names':
Zephyrlily, Daylily, Hesperantha, Nerina, Dianella,
Attalea, Azorina, Nemorosa, Allamanda.
Ilex, anyone? Sallow or Maple? :)
I even made some polls:
https://www.behindthename.com/polls/340675 - flower names
https://www.behindthename.com/polls/346747 - flower names
https://www.behindthename.com/polls/338528 - tree names
This message was edited 9/19/2021, 2:17 AM
I’ve met a girl named Emerald before; she went by Emmy or Em mostly. I think playing Sonic games as a kid made it impossible for me to separate the name from the Chaos Emeralds that are so major to the plot. It’s a gorgeous gemstone, though, and I like Emmy as a nickname.
One of my best friends has said before that her dream name for her first daughter is Opal. I like this one both because of the stone itself (so pretty but underrated) and because it has a classic feel to it.
Besides those two, Flora is in the top 3 for my personal favorites, and I haven’t met anyone in real life with the name! I also think Fern and Wren are very cute and underutilized. Sage is a cool name in my opinion, and I don’t see it used very often, but I do worry that it’ll be considered too trendy.
One of my best friends has said before that her dream name for her first daughter is Opal. I like this one both because of the stone itself (so pretty but underrated) and because it has a classic feel to it.
Besides those two, Flora is in the top 3 for my personal favorites, and I haven’t met anyone in real life with the name! I also think Fern and Wren are very cute and underutilized. Sage is a cool name in my opinion, and I don’t see it used very often, but I do worry that it’ll be considered too trendy.
Every name you mentioned, Emerald “Emmy”, Opal, Flora, Fern, Wren and Sage are fantastic! I love all of them, particularly Fern and Sage.