93 Beautiful Botanical Names For Plants Lovers

Akinwalere Olaleye
Jan 15, 2024 By Akinwalere Olaleye
Originally Published on Jun 07, 2022
Edited by Shubhra Shukla
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Scientific names are regarded as an international language to identify different plant species in your garden.

The sight of perennial white, black, purple, and blue color flowers during the spring season in the world are enough to motivate your family to head to the garden and enjoy gardening.

Some of the most popular common names for different member species of the plant family across the world are Grey Star, Aster, Alba Willow, Zinnia, Bay, Aspen Willow, Daisy, and several others.

Did you know that the Dahlia name is derived from a Swedish botanist?

In history, spring is the season when you see different hybrid flowers in gardens. In order to create a hybrid plant, it is important to have cross-compatible species. If you want to learn the history and language of different species of plants, it is essential that you have knowledge of the scientific and genus names.

Read on to know more about the scientific names and genus names of different species. Afterward, also check white flower names and forest names.

Botanical Boy Names

There exist various boy names inspired by plants. It is really fun to understand plant-related names as it helps to name children. Go through the following list of botanical boy names and increase your knowledge of boys’ names from nature.

Acker (Dutch and German origin), meaning 'Cultivated field' or 'Someone living by the piece of cultivated land,' is a beautiful and unique name for boys from plants.

Alder (English origin), meaning 'Old or alder tree,' is a good name for boys from plants.

Alon (Hebrew origin), meaning 'Oaktree,' is another beautiful name for boys which reminds us of oak trees.

Ash (Hebrew origin), meaning 'happy,' is a popular boy name from plants that suggests happiness.

Ashton (English origin), meaning 'ash tree town,' is another wonderful boy name.

Birch (English origin), meaning 'birch tree,' refers to the shining or bright boy.

Brier (English origin), meaning 'Brier tree,' is a popular name for boys from plants.

Cedar (English origin), meaning 'Cedar tree,' is a good name for boys who love cedar trees.

Chyrsanthos (Greek origin), meaning 'a golden flower,' is a wonderful name for boys which refers to beauty and elegance.

Cress (French origin), meaning 'peak of a hill,' and 'a biennial herb found in Asia and Europe,' is a good name for boys.

Cypress (Greek origin) refers to an evergreen tree, is a good name for boys that refers to the conifer called cypress.

Durien (English origin), meaning 'hill' or 'Durien tree,' is a good name for boys, which reminds us of durien tree.

Elm (Old English origin), meaning 'Someone who lives near the elm tree, grass or grove,' is a fantastic name for boys.

Elwood (Old English origin), meaning 'elder tree wood,' is a good botanical name for boys suggesting maturity.

Fiore (Italian origin), meaning 'Flower blossom or flower,' is another wonderful botanical name for boys.

Florian (Roman origin), meaning 'flower,' is a beautiful name for boys suggesting the beauty of flower names.

Gentian (English origin), meaning 'Gentian plant,' is one of the unusual botanical baby names for boys who love Gentian plants.

Hawthorn (Old English origin), meaning 'Hawthorn tree,' is a good name for boys who live near a bush or hedge.

Headley (English origin), meaning 'heather field,' is a botanical name for boys who love heather fields.

Hemlock (English origin), meaning 'Hemlock tree,' is a beautiful name for people who love coniferous trees.

Hickory (Native American origin), meaning 'hickory tree,' is a boy’s unique name.

Jarred (English origin), meaning 'rose,' is an earthy botanical name for boys who love rose flowers.

Juniper (English origin), meaning 'evergreen' or 'youth producing,' is a pretty good name for boys, which suggests beauty that lasts forever.

Keifer (Gaelic origin), meaning 'Cherished’’ or 'pine tree,' is a good earthy name for boys who love pine trees.

Larch (German origin), meaning 'Someone who lived by the larch tree,' is a nice name for boys who love larch trees.

Linden (German origin), meaning 'linden tree hill,' is a good name for boys suggesting linden tree.

Linford (English origin), meaning 'from the linden tree ford,' is a wonderful earthy name for boys,  which suggests 'linden tree forest.'

Narciso (Italian origin), meaning 'Narcissus flower,' is a good name for people who love daffodil flowers.

Oakley (Old English origin), meaning 'From the Oaktree,' is a good name for people who love Oak trees.

O’Dell (Anglo- Saxon origin), meaning 'Plant which produces blue dye' and 'hill'' is another trendy name that suggests ''wealthy ``.

Oleander (Greek origin), meaning 'Evergreen tree,' is another beautiful name for boys, which suggests green of beauty and elegance that lasts forever.

Oliver (English origin), meaning 'Olive tree,' is a good name for boys which suggests beauty and dignity.

Oren (Hebrew origin), meaning 'the pine tree' or 'ash,' is a fabulous name for boys that suggests a pine tree.

Palmer (Latin origin), meaning 'Pilgrim or bearing a palm tree branch,' is another name for boys which suggests a palm tree.

Reed (Old English origin), meaning 'red,' is apt for boys with red hair or a red complexion.

Roosevelt (Dutch origin), meaning 'a field of roses,' is a fabulous name for people who love roses.

Rowan (Celtic origin), meaning 'little red-haired one,' is a good name for people who love rowan trees.

Rye (English origin), meaning 'Island meadow,' is a name suitable for boys as it refers to the grain crop Barley.

Spruce (English origin), meaning 'dapper or neat,' is a fabulous name for people who love conifers.

Sumac (Middle English, Old French, and Latin origin), meaning 'Plant Sumac,' is another wonderful name for people who love Sumac plants.

Scientific names and genus names are written in italicized Latin.

Botanical Girl Names

There exist various names of girl children inspired by the plants. Understanding these botanical girl names is good as it helps name your children. Check out the following list of botanical girl names and increase your knowledge of plants and plant-related names.

Cegord, sounds like a name for a partially naïve fox fursona.

Ceirvel, is the perfect name for any intelligent fox fursona. You can alter the name somewhat to meet your preferences.

Dristig, strikes up a powerful image for your fursona.

Ealean, is a fox fursona whom you should watch out for.

Eimesh, sounds like a simple and peaceful individual.

Ervurs, is a name worthy of an intriguing fursona.

Hagea, is the perfect name for a female fox fursona.

Hoseel, is a good name that suits any fursona inspired by a fox.

Keephad, is a great title for a fox fursona.

Kreded, has an aura of darkness. One of the names that you use to give a sense of mischief.

Lefirt, is for a smart and charming Fox fursona.

Lodeac, is an individual that oozes awesomeness. Sounds like an incredible name for a fursona.

Numaars, is a name for the brilliant and most creative fursona.

Odris, is the name for the intelligent fox.

Phusto, can be given to any Fox fursona. One of the cool names for a fursona character.

Sakors, is for a strong and hard-willed fursona. It really sounds like an impressive name for a fursona animal.

Sovird, is for the fursona with a slight bureaucratic vibe. So, why not assign your fursona personality with this interesting name.

Vrucuf, is the fox fursona with a little darkness in him/her.

Wenlith, is a name that has an air of intellect around it.

Zrighel, is for a fursona with a complex character. Undoubtedly amongst some of the coolest names for a fursona.

Zuhi, is perfect for any fox fursona. One of the mystical sounding fursona names that you will not hear in many places.

Botanical Names of Fruit

There exist various fruits in our nature, and it is essential to understand the botanical names of important fruits. Go through the following list of botanical nomenclature of fruits the botanist gave and increase your knowledge of fruits.

Ananas Comosus (Pineapple) is the botanical name of pineapple, the fruit that helps with digestion.

Artocarpus Sapota (Sapota) is the botanical name of sapota.

Citrullus Vulgaris (Watermelon) is the botanical name of watermelon, the coolest fruit.

Citrus Aurantium (Orange) is the botanical name for orange, the fruit which everyone loves.

Citrus Limonium (Lemon) is the botanical name for lemon.

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) is the botanical name of the cucumber.

Cucurbita Maxima (Pumpkin)  is the botanical name of pumpkin, tasty fruit.

Daucus Carota (Carrot) is the botanical name of a carrot, a vitamin-rich vegetable.

Emblica Officinalis (Indian gooseberry) is the botanical name of the Indian gooseberry.

Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) is the botanical name for Strawberry.

Malus Domestica (Apple) is the botanical name of the apple, one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits.

Morus (Mulberry) is the botanical name of mulberry, the fruit which children like the most.

Musa Paradisiaca (Banana) is the botanical name of Banana, the sweet fruit everyone loves.

Psidium Guajava (Guava) is the botanical name of guava, the vitamin-rich sweet fruit.

Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) is the botanical name for pomegranate.

Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) is the botanical name of the tomato.

Solanum Melongena (Brinjal) is the botanical name of Brinjal.

 

Botanical Names Of Trees

There exist various trees in our nature. It is very important to understand the botanical nomenclature of important trees that the botanist gave. Go through the important botanical names of trees in the list given below.

Albizia Lebbeck (Raintree) is the botanical name of the Raintree.

Alstonia Scolaris (Devil tree)  is the botanical name of a Devil tree.

Azadirachta Indica (Neem tree) is the botanical name of neem tree.

Bambusa Dendrocalamus (Bamboo) is the botanical name of a Bamboo tree.

Bauhinia Purpurea (Mountain ebony/ Purple orchid tree) is the botanical name for the Purple orchid tree or Mountain ebony.

Cordia Sebestena (Scarlet cordia) is the botanical name of the Scarlet Cordia.

Erythrina Indica (Indian Coral Tree) is the botanical name of the Indian Coral tree.

Grevillea Robusta (Silver Oak) is the botanical name of the Silver Oaktree.

Jacaranda Mimosaefolia (Jacaranda) is the botanical name of Jacaranda.

Kigelia Africana/ Kigalia Pinnata (Sausage tree) is the botanical name of the Sausage tree.

Leucaena Leucocephala (Lead tree) is the botanical name for a lead tree.

Millingtonia Hortensis (Indian Cork Tree) is the botanical name of the Indian Cork tree, an Indian native.

Moringa Oleifera (Horseradish/ Drumstick tree) is the botanical name for a drumstick tree.

Spathodea Campanulata (African Tulip Tree/ Scarlet Fountain Tree) is the botanical name of the African Tulip tree.

Tectona Grandis Linn. (Teak) is the botanical name of the Teak tree.

Thespesia Populnea (Portia tree) is the botanical name of the Portia tree.

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Written by Akinwalere Olaleye

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English Literature

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Akinwalere OlaleyeBachelor of Arts specializing in English Literature

As a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and energetic individual, Olaleye's expertise lies in administrative and management operations. With extensive knowledge as an Editor and Communications Analyst, Olaleye excels in editing, writing, and media relations. Her commitment to upholding professional ethics and driving organizational growth sets her apart. She has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Benin, Edo State. 

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