These gorgeous floral names are tipped to be popular in 2024

We may still be in the festive season now, but spring will be here in no time.

When we think of springtime, we often find our minds are drawn to the floral arrangements in bloom for this time of year.

Luckily, there are some stunning names inspired by flowers that are tipped to be popular in 2024.

With this in mind, parents expecting their newest arrivals next season may want a floral-inspired name.

Flower and gift delivery service, Eflorist, have curated a list of the top ten for boys’ and girls’ names next year with some unique and beautiful ones in store.

These lists were made using historical ONS data on new baby names dating back to 1904.

Girls

1. Juniper – of Latin origin meaning ‘evergreen’
2. Azalea – this plant is associated passion, beauty, romance, and femininity
3. Blossom – symbolises new beginnings and beauty
4. Poppy – a flower which is bright and delicate
5. Lily – signifies purity and innocence
6. Daisy – from the Old English daegeseage, meaning ‘the day’s eye’
7. Jasmine – of Persian origin, meaning ‘gift from God’
8. Rose – gets its meaning from the Latin name Rosa, also referring to the timeless and romantic bloom
9. Indigo – linked to colour of blue Indian dye, known for being rich and vibrant
10. Violet – associated with the colour purple, linked with grace, beauty, and the power of nature

Boys

1. Orion – of Greek origin, meaning ‘heaven’s light’
2. Rowan – of Irish and Scottish origins meaning ‘little redhead’
3. Ren – Americanised version of the Old English name ‘Read’
4. Jared – of Hebrew roots, suggested to mean ‘ruling’ ‘commanding’ or ‘rose’
5. Florian – of Slavic, German, and Latin roots meaning flower, flourishing, blossoming
6. Basil – meaning royal, kingly, brave, valiant, chivalrous in Greek or ‘brave, fearless, intrepid’ in Arabic
7. Linden – German and Roman origin, meaning ‘made from Linwood, lime tree’ – a tree with heart-shaped leaves
8. Cedar – from the tree that symbolises strength, resiliency, and longevity
9. Thorn – celebrates the beauty that can be found even in the challenging moments
10. Hollis – derived from the holly tree, a symbol of fertility and eternal life

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