Derivative of flower name wanted

[Athariel]

Hello everyone,

been a while since I was here, but always received some great suggestions, so here I go again.

I’m looking for a name for a female character, which is derived from a flower name.

But of course, I don’t make things that simple for myself^^

• The “new” name must be derived from an actual flower name (Rose, Poppy, Iris) and not a name that simply means flower, like Flora or Blossom for example.

• The new name should have a meaning of its own, and shouldn’t be a mere nickname.

• Her last name is Azeri or Azenari, so the first name should work with that.

• Since it is a fantasy setting, it can be a unique/unusual name.

The character is quite tough and fierce, a fighter through and through and looking out for herself first.

Some names I have considered so far

Magnolia

possible new names: Noa, Nola/Nolia (don’t like Maggie or Mags for this character)

Noa as a version of Noah meaning „motion“, could be tied to the character moving forward

Nola can apparently also mean „noble“ or „famous“ might also work

Azalea

possible new names: Alea, Zalie, Zayla

Alea is listed here as meaning risk or chance, which would fit the character

while I really like Zalie, I always connect it with a much younger character, plus it, as well as Zayla, doesn’t seem to have a meaning of its own, being just a short form of Azalea

Camellia

possible new names: Melia, Elia (not to fond of Cami, Celia or Ella)

Melia meaning honey could be tied into the characters history really well, being called „Honey“ as a despised nickname/petname and now turning it around and owning it, sort of as a badge of honor, showing the character rose above.

Wisteria

possible new names: Teri, Terra

meaning harvest and earth respectively, beautiful but don’t quite fit the character

My current favorites are either Alea or Melia but neither has “clicked”, meaning I like them but don’t love them (at least not yet).

But maybe you have the perfect idea, either with another variant of the flower names above or with a completely new name. Whatever it is, you’ll have my eternal gratitude.

[LibelluleClaire]

Amaryllis…
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Mary[/name_f], [name_f]Amy[/name_f], Lizzie/ [name_f]Lissie[/name_f]

[name_f][/name_f]

Chrysanthemum…
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Chrissy[/name_f], [name_f]Anne[/name_f], [name_f]Cammy[/name_f]

[name_f][/name_f]

Marigold…
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Mary[/name_f], [name_f]Goldie[/name_f]

[name_f][/name_f]

Aletris…
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lettie[/name_f], [name_m]Ali[/name_m]

[name_f][/name_f]

Amapola…
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Amy[/name_f], [name_f]Polly[/name_f]

[name_f][/name_f]

Betony…
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Betty[/name_f]

[name_f][/name_f]

Embelia…
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Emme[/name_f], [name_f]Billie[/name_f]

[name_f][/name_f]

Edelweiss…
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Edie[/name_f], [name_f]Della[/name_f]

[name_f][/name_f]

Black-eyed-susan…
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Sue[/name_f], [name_f]Susie[/name_f], [name_f]Susan[/name_f]

[EagleEyes]

I like [name_f]Nola[/name_f] and [name_f]Melia[/name_f] from your options!

[name_f][/name_f]

Maybe you would like…

[name_f][/name_f]

[name_f]Nia[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] (from Zinnia) → can mean ‘purpose, aim’ (Swahili origin), or ‘bright’ (Welsh origin)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Zia[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] (from Zinnia) → various meanings in different cultures, including ‘light, glow, splendor’ [name_f][/name_f], ‘grain’, and ‘sweat’
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Mari[/name_f] or [name_f]Mary[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] (from Amaryllis) → the origin of [name_f]Mary[/name_f] is debated so there are a lot of possible meanings here
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Sia[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] (from Freesia) → various meanings in different cultures, including ‘victory’ or ‘beginning’
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Chrys[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] (from Chrysanthemum) → as its own name [name_f]Chrys[/name_f] is related to [name_m]Chris[/name_m] so the meaning is related to [name_m]Christ[/name_m] – not sure if that works in a fantasy setting?
[name_f][/name_f]Santhe / [name_f]Xanthe[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] (from Chrysanthemum) → means ‘yellow’ or ‘blonde’
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Hydra[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] (from Hydrangea) → a water serpent in Greek myth, also a moon and a constellation
[name_f][/name_f]Tuli[name_f][/name_f] (from Tulip) → unknown meaning but it is an established name unrelated to tulips
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Peri[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] (from Periwinkle) → a version of [name_f]Pari[/name_f] meaning ‘fairy’!
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Denia[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] (from Gardenia) → of unknown origin but exists unrelated to gardenia and may be related to the Greek god [name_m]Dionysus[/name_m].
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lark[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] (from Larkspur) → meaning ‘songbird’ (like the bird – not sure if another nature name works?)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Delphi[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] (from Delphinium) → meaning ‘womb’ or ‘from Delphi’ the site of the oracle in ancient Greece
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Dali[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] (from Dahlia) → various meanings in different cultures, including ‘pendant/necklace’, ‘goddess of the hunt’, or ‘noble’
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lia[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] (from Dahlia) → meaning ‘weary’
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lin[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] (from Linnaea) → various meanings in different cultures including ‘forest’, ‘jade’, ‘gem’, ‘lake’, or ‘bright/clear’
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lina[/name_f][name_f][/name_f] (from Linnaea) → various meanings [name_f][/name_f] in different cultures including ‘soft, tender’, ‘united’, or ‘flax’

[Athariel]

Thank you so much LibelluleClaire[name_f][/name_f] and EagleEyes[name_f][/name_f]. These are some great options.

[name_f][/name_f]

I like [name_f]Amaryllis[/name_f] and [name_f]Della[/name_f] as a short form of [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f], [name_m]Aletris[/name_m] also sounds very nice. [name_f]Sia[/name_f] also fits very well, with the meaning of beginning and victory and [name_f]Denia[/name_f] is gorgeous. [name_m]Larkspur[/name_m] is also a very interesing option. Definetly looking into these more.

[Lily_Anarchkitty]

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• [name_f]Acacia[/name_f]: “Cacie; Cia.”
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• [name_f]Ambretta[/name_f]: “Abby; Brett; Etta.”
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• [name_f]Bryony[/name_f]: “Bree.”
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• [name_f]Bellerose[/name_f]: “Belle; Bella; Rose; Rosie.”
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• [name_f]Calytrix[/name_f]: “Cal; Callie; Lyxie; Trixie.”
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• Citrodora: “Citri; Dora.” (I invented this one myself long ago; it’s derived from Thymus citriodorus[name_f][/name_f], the scientific name for lemon thyme. It’s not exactly what you seek, but I thought I’d mention it just in case.
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• [name_f]Chrysanthemum[/name_f]: “Chris; Chrissy; Xantha.”
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• [name_f]Embelia[/name_f]: “Bee; Em; Emmie.”
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• [name_f]Edelweiss[/name_f] (prn. Ee-del-vice): "Edie;
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• [name_f]Jasmine[/name_f]: “Jazz; Jazzy.”
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• [name_f]Linnea[/name_f]: “Lin; Linney.”
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• [name_f]Mimosa[/name_f]: “Mimi.”
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• [name_f]Marigold[/name_f]: “Mary; Margo; Goldie.”
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• [name_f]Ornella[/name_f]: “Nella; Nellie.”
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• [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]: “Rose; Rosie.”
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• Rosalind(?): “Rose; Rosie; Lindy.”
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• [name_f]Zenobia[/name_f]: “Zen; Zina; Zia; Ziba.”
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I tried.

[Victory55]

[name_f]Trillium[/name_f]: [name_f]Trill[/name_f], Trilly, Rill, Lium

[Athariel]

Thank you Lily_Anarchkitty[name_f][/name_f] and Victory55[name_f][/name_f] there are some gems hiding there and while Citrodora isn’t what I’m looking for, Citri is absolutely gorgeous. Definetly some great options.

[EdgeOfTheMeadow]

Lisianthus [name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]Lizzie[/name_f], [name_f]Anne[/name_f]

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[name_f]Allium[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]Allie[/name_f]

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[name_f]Celandine[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]Celie[/name_f], [name_f]Celine[/name_f], [name_f]Dina[/name_f], [name_f]Cece[/name_f]

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[name_f]Stellaria[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]Stella[/name_f], [name_f]Ria[/name_f], [name_f]Aria[/name_f]

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[name_f]Jasmin[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]Mina[/name_f]

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[name_f][/name_f]Some that are botanical but not flower names

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Agathis (type of conifer) [name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]Aggie[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Persimmon[/name_f] (fruit) [name_f][/name_f]- Persy, [name_f]Simone[/name_f]

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[Athariel]

Thanks a lot EdgeOfTheMeadow[name_f][/name_f], those are some great choices.

[name_f][/name_f]

Ended up putting [name_f]Amaryllis[/name_f], [name_m]Aletris[/name_m], [name_f]Gardenia[/name_f] (Denia), [name_f]Freesia[/name_f] (Sia) and [name_f]Acacia[/name_f] to my list. Thank you again for your help [name_f][/name_f]