Flower Name Tattoo Generator
Flower names and floral ideas for your next tattoo
Generate flower names for tattoos, from single-word classics (Peony, Dahlia, Wisteria) to birth-month flowers and popular floral tattoo compositions like Rose and Dagger, Cherry Blossom Branch and Wildflower Bouquet.
About this generator
Flower tattoos are the most requested botanical design in most studios, and the flower you choose usually carries a meaning the wearer wants to keep close. Roses stand for love and sacrifice and pair naturally with daggers, skulls and clocks in American traditional work. Peonies signal prosperity and honor and anchor Japanese sleeves alongside koi, dragons and tigers. Lotus flowers represent rebirth and rising above difficulty, which is why they appear so often with mandalas and moon phases. Chrysanthemums mean longevity in East Asian tradition, poppies mark remembrance, forget-me-nots are used for memorial pieces, and sunflowers read as loyalty and warmth.
Birth-month flowers have become one of the most popular ways to personalize a floral tattoo. Each month has one or two traditional flowers (January carnation and snowdrop, June rose and honeysuckle, October marigold and cosmos), and many people tattoo their own birth flower or a bouquet combining the flowers of their children, siblings or parents. This gives a design a private meaning without any lettering.
The list below moves from single flower names through darker botanicals, rose varieties, the full birth-month calendar, classic pairings and compositions, placement ideas and tattoo styles. Bring the name to your artist as a starting point; a good artist will adapt the bloom to your body and their style.
Tips for choosing a name
- Choose the flower for its meaning first and its look second. You will explain the tattoo far more often than you will stare at it.
- For a family piece, use birth-month flowers rather than names or initials; the meaning is personal but the design stays timeless.
- Match the flower to the style. Roses and peonies suit bold traditional work, while daisies, lavender and wildflowers suit fine-line and single-needle tattoos.
- Ask your artist about aging: very fine detail on small blooms blurs over the years, so keep tiny tattoos to a single simple flower.
- If you want a name in the design, have the artist work it into a stem, ribbon or hidden in the petals rather than adding it as separate lettering.
Frequently asked questions
Which flowers are most popular for tattoos?
Roses lead by a wide margin, followed by peonies, lotus flowers, sunflowers, cherry blossoms, daisies, lavender and chrysanthemums. Wildflower bouquets and birth-flower designs have grown quickly in the last few years.
What are the birth flowers for each month?
January carnation and snowdrop, February violet and primrose, March daffodil, April daisy and sweet pea, May lily of the valley and hawthorn, June rose and honeysuckle, July larkspur and water lily, August gladiolus and poppy, September aster and morning glory, October marigold and cosmos, November chrysanthemum, December narcissus and holly.
Can I combine a flower with a name in a tattoo?
Yes. Common approaches are script wrapped along a stem, a name on a ribbon or banner beneath the bloom, or letters hidden in the leaves and petals. Using a person's birth flower is a subtler alternative to lettering.
Do flower tattoo meanings differ between cultures?
They can. Chrysanthemums are imperial and celebratory in Japan but associated with funerals in parts of Europe; white lilies suggest purity in the West and mourning in some traditions. Check the meaning in the culture that matters to you before committing.
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All 500 names
A: 16 names
- African Daisy
- Agapanthus
- Alba Rose
- Almond Blossom
- Alstroemeria
- Amaryllis
- American Traditional Chrysanthemum
- American Traditional Rose
- Anemone
- Anemone and Skull
- Angel's Trumpet
- Anthurium
- Apple Blossom
- Aster
- Aster (September)
- Azalea
B: 46 names
- Baby's Breath
- Bearded Iris
- Bee Balm
- Begonia
- Belladonna
- Bellflower
- Bird of Paradise
- Bittersweet
- Black and Grey Peony
- Black Calla Lily
- Black Dahlia
- Black Iris
- Black Lotus
- Black Orchid
- Black Peony
- Black Rose
- Black Tulip
- Black-Eyed Susan
- Blackwork Botanical
- Blackwork Peony
- Bleeding Heart
- Bleeding Heart and Anatomical Heart
- Bleeding Rose
- Blood Rose
- Bloodflower
- Bloodroot
- Blue Poppy
- Blue Rose
- Bluebell
- Bluebell and Rabbit
- Borage
- Botanical Sketch Poppy
- Bottlebrush
- Bougainvillea
- Bouquet in a Hand
- Bouquet in a Jar
- Bouquet in a Locket
- Bouquet in a Ribcage
- Bouquet in a Skull
- Bouquet in a Teacup
- Bouquet in Cupped Hands
- Bouquet Wrapped in Paper
- Bourbon Rose
- Burning Rose
- Buttercup
- Butterfly Weed
C: 42 names
- Cabbage Rose
- Calendula
- California Poppy
- Calla Lily
- Camellia
- Camellia and Snake
- Campanula
- Cardinal Flower
- Carnation
- Carnation (January)
- Cempasuchil Wreath
- Chamomile
- Champagne Rose
- Cherry Blossom
- Cherry Blossom and Cat
- Cherry Blossom and Crane
- Cherry Blossom and Katana
- Cherry Blossom and Koi
- Cherry Blossom and Tiger
- Cherry Blossom Branch
- Cherry Blossom Petals Falling
- Chicory
- Chrysanthemum
- Chrysanthemum (November)
- Chrysanthemum and Crane
- Chrysanthemum and Dragon
- Chrysanthemum and Waves
- Clematis
- Climbing Rose
- Clover
- Clover and Horseshoe
- Columbine
- Coneflower
- Coral Bells
- Coral Peony
- Cornflower
- Corpse Flower
- Cosmos
- Cosmos (October)
- Cowslip
- Crocus
- Crown Imperial
D: 23 names
- Daffodil
- Daffodil (March)
- Dahlia
- Dahlia and Dagger
- Dahlia and Skull
- Daisy
- Daisy (April)
- Daisy and Butterfly
- Daisy and Ladybug
- Damask Rose
- Daphne
- Datura
- Dead Rose
- Delphinium
- Dendrobium
- Desert Rose
- Dianthus
- Dog Rose
- Dogwood
- Dogwood Branch
- Dotwork Lotus
- Dried Flower Bunch
- Dried Rose
E: 11 names
- Easter Lily
- Echinacea
- Edelweiss
- Eden Rose
- Elderflower
- English Rose
- Engraved Rose
- Etched Chrysanthemum
- Etching Style Peony
- Eucalyptus
- Evening Primrose
F: 74 names
- Fern
- Feverfew
- Fine-Line Bouquet
- Fine-Line Daisy Chain
- Fine-Line Peony
- Fine-Line Rose
- Fine-Line Wildflower
- Fire Lily
- Fireweed
- Flame Lily
- Floral Anatomical Heart
- Floral Anchor
- Floral Ankle Wrap
- Floral Bear
- Floral Behind the Ear
- Floral Bicep Band
- Floral Butterfly
- Floral Calf Piece
- Floral Cat Skull
- Floral Chest Piece
- Floral Collarbone
- Floral Compass
- Floral Crescent Moon
- Floral Crown
- Floral Dragon
- Floral Dragonfly
- Floral Dreamcatcher
- Floral Elephant
- Floral Feather
- Floral Foot Piece
- Floral Forearm Band
- Floral Fox
- Floral Full Sleeve
- Floral Goddess
- Floral Half Sleeve
- Floral Hand
- Floral Hip Piece
F, continued
- Floral Horse
- Floral Hourglass
- Floral Hummingbird
- Floral Inner Arm
- Floral Key
- Floral Lantern
- Floral Leg Sleeve
- Floral Lion
- Floral Owl
- Floral Pocket Watch
- Floral Ram Skull
- Floral Ribs
- Floral Sea Turtle
- Floral Ship
- Floral Shoulder Blade
- Floral Shoulder Cap
- Floral Side Piece
- Floral Skull
- Floral Snake
- Floral Spine
- Floral Sternum Piece
- Floral Sun and Moon
- Floral Sword
- Floral Teacup
- Floral Unicorn
- Floral Whale
- Floral Wolf
- Floral Wrist Cuff
- Floribunda Rose
- Forget-Me-Not
- Foxglove
- Foxglove and Fairy
- Foxtail Lily
- Frangipani
- Freesia
- Frozen Rose
- Fuchsia
G: 16 names
- Garden Rose
- Gardenia
- Gardenia and Moth
- Gentian
- Geometric Half Rose
- Geometric Rose
- Geranium
- Gerbera Daisy
- Ghost Orchid
- Gladiolus
- Gladiolus (August)
- Glass Rose
- Globe Thistle
- Gloriosa Lily
- Goldenrod
- Guelder Rose
H: 21 names
- Harebell
- Hawthorn
- Hawthorn (May)
- Heather
- Heirloom Rose
- Hellebore
- Hemlock
- Henbane
- Hepatica
- Hibiscus
- Hibiscus and Tiki
- Hibiscus and Wave
- Holly (December)
- Hollyhock
- Honeysuckle
- Honeysuckle (June)
- Honeysuckle Vine Wrap
- Hyacinth
- Hybrid Tea Rose
- Hydrangea
- Hyssop
I: 7 names
- Iceland Poppy
- Indian Paintbrush
- Irezumi Peony
- Iris
- Iris and Koi
- Ivy
- Ixora
J: 8 names
- Jack-in-the-Pulpit
- Jacob's Ladder
- Japanese Anemone
- Japanese Iris
- Japanese Maple and Peony
- Jasmine
- Jonquil (March)
- Juliet Rose
K: 3 names
- Kangaroo Paw
- Kiku and Kanji
- King Protea
L: 33 names
- Lady's Mantle
- Lady's Slipper
- Lantana
- Larkspur
- Larkspur (July)
- Laurel
- Laurel Wreath
- Lavender
- Lavender and Moon
- Lavender Bundle
- Lavender Rose
- Lavender Sprig
- Lemon Balm
- Lenten Rose
- Lilac
- Lily
- Lily and Cross
- Lily and Koi
- Lily of the Valley
- Lily of the Valley (May)
- Linden Blossom
- Linework Wildflower
- Lisianthus
- Lobelia
- Lotus
- Lotus and Hamsa
- Lotus and Mandala
- Lotus and Moon Phases
- Lotus and Om
- Lotus and Third Eye
- Lotus and Water Ripples
- Love-Lies-Bleeding
- Lupine
M: 23 names
- Madonna Lily
- Magnolia
- Magnolia and Hummingbird
- Magnolia and Skull
- Magnolia Branch
- Mandrake
- Marguerite
- Marigold
- Marigold (October)
- Marigold and Monarch Butterfly
- Marsh Marigold
- Meadow Bunch
- Meadowsweet
- Micro Wildflower
- Monkshood
- Moonflower
- Morning Glory
- Morning Glory (September)
- Moss Rose
- Mountain Laurel
- Mugwort
- Musk Rose
- Myrtle
N: 9 names
- Narcissus
- Narcissus (December)
- Nasturtium
- Nemophila
- Neo-Traditional Chrysanthemum
- Neo-Traditional Rose
- Nerine
- Nigella
- Nightshade
O: 8 names
- Oleander
- Olive Branch
- Olive Branch Wreath
- Orange Blossom
- Orchid
- Orchid and Hummingbird
- Oriental Poppy
- Ornamental Botanical
P: 36 names
- Pansy
- Pasque Flower
- Passionflower
- Peach Blossom
- Peach Rose
- Peony
- Peony (November)
- Peony and Crane
- Peony and Dragon
- Peony and Hannya Mask
- Peony and Koi
- Peony and Lantern
- Peony and Phoenix
- Peony and Snake
- Peony and Tiger
- Peony and Wind Bars
- Periwinkle
- Phlox
- Pincushion Flower
- Plumeria
- Plumeria Lei
- Poinsettia
- Poison Ivy
- Poppy
- Poppy (August)
- Poppy and Hourglass
- Poppy and Owl
- Poppy and Raven
- Poppy and Skull
- Poppy Field
- Pressed Pansy
- Primrose
- Primrose (February)
- Protea
- Provence Rose
- Pussy Willow
Q: 1 name
- Queen Anne's Lace
R: 38 names
- Rambling Rose
- Ranunculus
- Realism Orchid
- Realism Rose
- Rhododendron
- Rock Rose
- Rose
- Rose (June)
- Rose and Anatomical Heart
- Rose and Anchor
- Rose and Barbed Wire
- Rose and Bones
- Rose and Butterfly
- Rose and Chain
- Rose and Clock
- Rose and Compass
- Rose and Crown
- Rose and Dagger
- Rose and Death's-Head Moth
- Rose and Hand
- Rose and Key
- Rose and Lighthouse
- Rose and Lightning Bolt
- Rose and Moth
- Rose and Padlock
- Rose and Panther
- Rose and Pistol
- Rose and Playing Cards
- Rose and Scissors
- Rose and Skull
- Rose and Snake
- Rose and Spider Web
- Rose and Swallow
- Rose and Sword
- Rose Bud
- Rose of Sharon
- Rose Vine
- Rosemary
S: 29 names
- Sage
- Sakura
- Scabiosa
- Sea Holly
- Sea Lavender
- Shasta Daisy
- Single-Needle Daisy
- Single-Needle Rose
- Skeleton Flower
- Sketch Style Rose
- Snake's Head Fritillary
- Snakeroot
- Snapdragon
- Snowdrop
- Snowdrop (January)
- Snowdrop and Robin
- Spider Lily
- Star Jasmine
- Statice
- Sunflower
- Sunflower and Bee
- Sunflower and Hummingbird
- Sunflower and Wheat
- Sunflower Field
- Sweet Alyssum
- Sweet Pea
- Sweet Pea (April)
- Sweet Violet
- Sweet William
T: 12 names
- Tansy
- Tea Rose
- Tebori Peony
- Thistle
- Thistle and Bee
- Thistle and Claymore
- Thorn Apple
- Tiger Lily
- Toad Lily
- Trillium
- Tuberose
- Tulip
V: 8 names
- Valerian
- Vanda Orchid
- Verbena
- Vinca
- Viola
- Violet
- Violet (February)
- Violet and Moon
W: 31 names
- Wallflower
- Waratah
- Water Lily
- Water Lily (July)
- Watercolor Poppies
- Watercolor Rose
- Watercolor Sunflower
- Watercolor Wildflower
- Wheat Stalk
- White Rose
- Wild Rose
- Wildflower
- Wildflower and Bee
- Wildflower and Deer
- Wildflower and Moon
- Wildflower and Mountains
- Wildflower and Rabbit
- Wildflower Bouquet
- Wildflower Crown
- Wildflower Field
- Wildflower Sprig
- Wildflower Wreath
- Wilted Rose
- Winter Jasmine
- Winter Rose
- Wisteria
- Wisteria and Lantern
- Wisteria Cascade
- Witch Hazel
- Wolfsbane
- Wormwood
Y: 4 names
- Yarrow
- Yellow Rose
- Ylang-Ylang
- Yucca