Do you have a green thumb? Do plants and flowers flourish under your care? Then maybe it’s time to get a dog and name them after your favorite flower. Conversely, Fido can also console you after you kill all your houseplants. You can make up for it by naming him after the deceased flowers. Either way, it works.
The seven floral names on this list will inspire your best garden aspirations. Nature is healing but so are canines. Combine the two for maximum zen and vitality.
Primrose
Primrose’s scientific name is Primula vulgaris, but no one wants to yell that out at a dog park. The flower is native to Eurasia and is typically yellow, white, or pink in color. It is believed to be a symbol of new beginnings and hope. Because dogs change their owner’s lives, this is the perfect moniker. Bonus points if you are a fan of the Hunger Games franchise as it is one of the characters' names.
Lily
Lilies are perennials, which means they live for several years. They start as bulbs and grow back from those bulbs each season. Lilies have come to symbolize many things. In the Christian faith they are often seen at Easter because they represent new birth. In Greek mythology, lilies were created by spilled breast milk from the goddess Hera. Dogs with this flower name will be pure of spirit.
Flora
When out in nature, you should enjoy all the flora and fauna. That’s just a fancy way to say flowers and animal life. Both of these sophisticated vocab words could work as names. Two dogs are double the trouble but also double the fun.
Aster
If you get a puppy that was born in September, consider the name Aster. It is the birth flower of the fall month because that is when it blooms. It represents wisdom, faith, and valor, which is very aspirational.
Peony
If you have roots in Indiana, consider the name Peony as it is the name of the state flower. These blooms are also the traditional gift given on the 12th wedding anniversary. In Greek mythology, Paeon, doctor of the gods, used the flower to cure Pluto. The flower symbolizes love, which is perfect for a pooch.
Buttercup
Dogs named Buttercup will build you up but never let you down. The flowers symbolize youth and joy. Dogs with this moniker are sure to be full of energy and loyalty. As an added bonus, this also pays homage to the classic film The Princess Bride.
Leaf
Every rose will have its thorns but all flowers also have leaves. Leaves are the unsung heroes of plants because they help it produce food. Sunlight hits the leaves and is converted in a process called photosynthesis. Dogs with this name are going to love the outdoors and treats.
