“Do you suppose she’s a wildflower?” The infamous Alice in Wonderland quote always comes to mind when I hear the name Iris. It’s so soft, poetic, and lovely, isn’t it? Though a flower name, it doesn’t feel too frilly which makes it feel grounded and timeless. The perfect botanical name, really.
If you adore Iris but would like more options that feel similar, here are 50 name alternatives to consider that are just as garden-grown and alluring.
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Alternatives to Iris
- Willow — graceful willow tree
- Fern — graceful woodland frond
- Wren — tiny bird, quiet song
- Hazel — hazelnut tree, warm wisdom
- Briar — thorny wild shrub
- Clover — lucky bloom
- Sage — wise herb
- Lark — songbird, dawn
- Rowan — little red one, rowan tree
- Elowen — elm tree
- Laurel — laurel tree, victory
- Linnea — lime tree, twinflower
- Bryony — climbing plant
- Lotus — sacred water flower
- Wisteria — climbing bloom
- Freesia — fragrant flower
- Jonquil — rush, yellow flower
- Ianthe — violet flower
- Myrtle — evergreen shrub
- Fleur — flower
- Dahlia — valley flower
- Violet — purple flower
- Indigo — deep blue dye plant
- River — flowing water
- Arden — great forest
- Sylvie — of the forest
- Vera — truth, faith
- Cora — maiden, heart
- Tess — to reap, harvest
- Maren — of the sea
- Jane — God is gracious
- June — youthful, summer
- Eira — snow
- Bryn — hill, strong
- Greer — watchful, alert
- Lorelei — alluring enchantress
- Selah — pause, reflection
- Irina — peace
- Ione — violet flower, gem
- Astrid — divinely beautiful
- Kira — dark, throne
- Yara — small butterfly, water lady
- Robin — bright fame, songbird
- Alice — noble, truthful
- Alyssa — noble, rational
- Lyss — noble, rational
- Narcissa — daffodil, sleep
- Ira — watchful, earth
- Edna — pleasure, rejuvenation
- Gladys — land, nation
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