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Help[Opinions] Spanish plant names
Inspired by sprout's post (https://www.behindthename.com/bb/baby/5395291). What do you think of them? Choose your favourites.
Feminine names:
Margarita (daisy)
Rosa (rose)
Violeta (violet flower)
Iris
Orquídea (orchid)
Amapola (poppy)
Lavanda (lavender)
Zinnia
Magnolia
Cataleya (cattleya)
Verbena
Hortensia (hydrangea)
Jazmín (jasmine)
Begonia
Linaria
Camelia (camellia)
Miosotis (myosotis / forget-me-not)
Lila (lilac)
Clavel (carnation flower)
Anémona (anemone)
Primavera (primrose, also the Spanish word for "spring (season)"
Malva (mallow)
Laurel (daphne laurel)
Flor (flower)
Gladiola
Dalia (dahlia)
Pasionaria (passion flower)
Amarilis (amaryllis)
Hiedra (ivy)
Salvia (sage)
Adelfa (oleander)
Masculine names:
Jacinto (hyacinth)
Narciso (daffodil)
Lirio (lily)
Geranio (geranium)
Romero (rosemary)
Hypothetical:
Tulipán (tulip)
Girasol (sunflower)
Menta (mint)
Caléndula (calendula)
Enebro (juniper)
Crisantemo (chrysanthemum)
Loto (lotus)
Mejorana (marjoram)
Stevia
“Dear optimist, pessimist, and realist – while you guys were busy arguing about the glass of wine, I drank it! Sincerely, the opportunist!”
-Lori Greiner
Feminine names:
Margarita (daisy)
Rosa (rose)
Violeta (violet flower)
Iris
Orquídea (orchid)
Amapola (poppy)
Lavanda (lavender)
Zinnia
Magnolia
Cataleya (cattleya)
Verbena
Hortensia (hydrangea)
Jazmín (jasmine)
Begonia
Linaria
Camelia (camellia)
Miosotis (myosotis / forget-me-not)
Lila (lilac)
Clavel (carnation flower)
Anémona (anemone)
Primavera (primrose, also the Spanish word for "spring (season)"
Malva (mallow)
Laurel (daphne laurel)
Flor (flower)
Gladiola
Dalia (dahlia)
Pasionaria (passion flower)
Amarilis (amaryllis)
Hiedra (ivy)
Salvia (sage)
Adelfa (oleander)
Masculine names:
Jacinto (hyacinth)
Narciso (daffodil)
Lirio (lily)
Geranio (geranium)
Romero (rosemary)
Hypothetical:
Tulipán (tulip)
Girasol (sunflower)
Menta (mint)
Caléndula (calendula)
Enebro (juniper)
Crisantemo (chrysanthemum)
Loto (lotus)
Mejorana (marjoram)
Stevia
“Dear optimist, pessimist, and realist – while you guys were busy arguing about the glass of wine, I drank it! Sincerely, the opportunist!”
-Lori Greiner
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Here are some more that could potentially work on a person:
Aliso, Alisa - alyssum
Azalea
Azucena - lily
Belladona - nightshade
Camomila - chamomile
Érica - heather (in Latin)
Euforbio - euphorbia
Gardenia
Glicinia - wisteria
Osmanto - osmanthus
And some that I'd only use for a pet:
Áloe
Coco - coconut
Frambuesa - raspberry
Naranja - orange
Páprika
Perejil - parsley
Vainilla - vanilla
Aliso, Alisa - alyssum
Azalea
Azucena - lily
Belladona - nightshade
Camomila - chamomile
Érica - heather (in Latin)
Euforbio - euphorbia
Gardenia
Glicinia - wisteria
Osmanto - osmanthus
And some that I'd only use for a pet:
Áloe
Coco - coconut
Frambuesa - raspberry
Naranja - orange
Páprika
Perejil - parsley
Vainilla - vanilla
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I love this category. On the more 'hypothetical' side that I've always really loved Ciruela and Almendra . A few others I like that I can think of offhand, including fruits and vegetables...
Traditional:
Angélica
Amaranto
Artemisa
Verónica
Hypothetical:
Azafrán
Castaña
Castaño
Manzana
Berenjena
Higuera
Cedro
Ciprés
Piñón
Galanto
Álamo
Avellano
Alhelí
Roble
Pensamiento
Palmera
Palmito
Fresa - the phrase "niña fresa" probably makes this one a nonstarter, though
Cereza
Peonía
Avena
Trigo
Sandía
Mora
Lupino
From your list, my favorites are:
Margarita
Rosa
Iris
Amapola
Jazmín
Begonia
Miosotis - love this word and pronunciation, but prefer the French spelling Myosotis
Lila
Laurel - love the Spanish pronunciation
Flor
Pasionaria
Adelfa
Jacinto
Lirio - even though the noun is masculine, I've always thought this could work for a girl
Romero
Tulipán
Girasol
Loto
Traditional:
Angélica
Amaranto
Artemisa
Verónica
Hypothetical:
Azafrán
Castaña
Castaño
Manzana
Berenjena
Higuera
Cedro
Ciprés
Piñón
Galanto
Álamo
Avellano
Alhelí
Roble
Pensamiento
Palmera
Palmito
Fresa - the phrase "niña fresa" probably makes this one a nonstarter, though
Cereza
Peonía
Avena
Trigo
Sandía
Mora
Lupino
From your list, my favorites are:
Margarita
Rosa
Iris
Amapola
Jazmín
Begonia
Miosotis - love this word and pronunciation, but prefer the French spelling Myosotis
Lila
Laurel - love the Spanish pronunciation
Flor
Pasionaria
Adelfa
Jacinto
Lirio - even though the noun is masculine, I've always thought this could work for a girl
Romero
Tulipán
Girasol
Loto
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From your list, I like:
Ciruela
Almendra - love this one!
Angélica
Amaranto (could work on a male)
Artemisa
Verónica
Azafrán
Manzana
Higuera
Cedro
Ciprés
Galanto
Álamo
Avellano
Roble
Pensamiento (this one sounds funny to me, it's literally the word "thought" in Spanish)
Palmera - looove this one.
Fresa
Cereza
Avena - I adore this one, too.
Trigo
Mora
Lupino
Ciruela
Almendra - love this one!
Angélica
Amaranto (could work on a male)
Artemisa
Verónica
Azafrán
Manzana
Higuera
Cedro
Ciprés
Galanto
Álamo
Avellano
Roble
Pensamiento (this one sounds funny to me, it's literally the word "thought" in Spanish)
Palmera - looove this one.
Fresa
Cereza
Avena - I adore this one, too.
Trigo
Mora
Lupino
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Laurel has naming potential in the Spanish-speaking world, what a pity it has never been coined as such there.
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I love Rosa, Magnolia, and Primavera!
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I like Laurel
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