Flower names

[gwynraven]

I'm trying to think of common names that are also the name of a flower. Can you add any to the list below? I'm not looking for flowers that *could* be used as a name, like Chrysanthemum (would you call her Chrys?), but actual flowers that are *commonly* used as names. So far I have:

EDIT: Updated list

Blossom (maybe

Comments

[bookgirlwa]

Pansy
Violet
Heather

I have seen Primula used in a children's book/s (Chalet School series), but have never heard of it elsewhere, so I don't know if it would count.

[gwynraven]

Nah, I wouldn't count Primula as a common name, but the others are good, thanks! I've been trying to decide if "Petunia" would count - I've heard it more than once, but it's still not really in the top 100 girls' names or anything.

[gwynraven]

Well, I'm not sure Susan count (if you're referring to the Black-Eyed Susan) because in that case I think the flower is named after the name, isn't it? Veronica works though.

[gwynraven]

Wow, I didn't know that. Although it still wouldn't fit for my purposes because it's not the name of a flower in English, but more like a translation of one.

[yendi]

Does "Blossom" count? It's not technically a flower, but it's flower related.

Ditto "Ivy."

(And in spite of Princess Bride and Powerpuff Girls, I don't think "Buttercup" is a common name.)

[gwynraven]

Yeah, I'd definitely count Lavender. Thanks!

[gwynraven]

Nah, I wouldn't call "Buttercup" common :) I'm not sure about "Blossom" or "Ivy" - they're more plant-related.

[gwynraven]

I wouldn't really classify either of those as "common" names.

[sorchawench]

Iris. We have a customer at the casino. Her name....I shat thee not, is Iris Flowers. Elderly matron who comes in to loose her money dressed like a southern bell and always has a large fake flower pinned to her clothing.

[gwynraven]

Oh gods. Although Iris is a good addition, thanks!