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Flower Themed Names For Cats – Fun And Joy With Floral Names

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A flower themed name for a cat is always going to sound happy and joyful. Who could be cross with the flower names Poppy, Marigold or Sweet Pea? I’ve never met a sad flower!

Flower themed cat names do perhaps lean more to naming female cats but not always. It depends on your cat’s personality. I wonder what you think about when choosing a new kitten name?

Sometimes a long list that is best. Hopefully the perfect name pops out.

What Do You Consider When Choosing Flower Names For A Cat?

Finding the perfect flower name for your cat is an important decision, but with a few helpful tips and guidelines, you’ll be able to choose just the right name!

Start by taking into account factors such as appearance and personality; have each member of your family chime in on ideas.

Keep cat names short and sweet—two syllables or less preferred.

Finally, don’t pick anything close to common commands or there may be confusion.

What About Flower Cat Names For Male Cats?

There are plenty of cat names around that do have more of a male ringtone, so to speak.

Of course, it very much like beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

What I may think sounds like a name suitable for a male cat may not to you.

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Flower Themed Names For Cats

Daisy

daisy flower

A daisy is a flower belonging to the Asteraceae family, with a yellow head and white petals.

Violet

violet flower

A violet is a small, herbaceous plant, with delicate blue, purple, or white flowers.

Peony

peony flower

A peony flower is large and showy. It comes in a variety of colors, including white, pink, red, and yellow. It is often used in wedding bouquets. It is a symbol of romance and good luck.

Sunflower

sunflower flower

A sunflower is a tall, yellow flower with a brown center that follows the movement of the sun.

Zinnia

zinnia flower

A zinnia has bright, showy, daisy-like blooms. There are many colours such as pink, red, orange, yellow, and white.

Marigold

marigold flower

Marigolds are plants that come from Mexico. They bloom every year and are grown in many places around the world. The flowers are big and bright, usually yellow, orange, or red. People like to put Marigolds in their gardens because they can help keep pests away naturally.

Daffodil

daffodil flowr

A daffodil flower is a trumpet-shaped blossom. It is typically yellow or white in color. It is known for being one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring

Buttercup

buttercup flower

A buttercup flower is a small, yellow flower with shiny petals that is often found in meadows and fields.

Bluebell

bluebell flower

Bluebells grows in woodlands and forests across Europe and Asia. They have pretty blue and purple bell-shaped flowers.

Pansy

pansy flower

A pansy flower is a small, heart-shaped blossom that comes in a variety of colors, including purple, yellow, and white, and is known for its distinctive markings.

Carnation

carnation flower

A carnation flower is a fragrant blossom with ruffled petals that comes in a variety of colors, including pink, red, and white.

Geranium

geranium

A geranium flower is a hardy, low-maintenance blossom with five petals that comes in a variety of colors, including pink, red, and white.

Lavender

lavender flower

Lavender is an aromatic, evergreen shrub with small blue-violet flowers on spikes and blue-green needle-like foliage.

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum flower

A chrysanthemum flower is a large, colorful blossom with many petals that comes in a variety of shapes and sizes and is often used in floral arrangements.

Amaryllis

Amaryllis flower

An amaryllis flower is a large, trumpet-shaped blossom that comes in a variety of colors, including red, white, and pink, and is often grown indoors as a decorative plant.

Camellia

Camellia flower

A camellia flower is a large, showy blossom with many petals that comes in a variety of colors, including pink, red, and white, and is often used in landscaping and as a decorative plant.

Petunia

Petunia flower

A petunia flower is a small, trumpet-shaped blossom that comes in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, and white, and is often used in hanging baskets and as a border plant.

Azalea

Azalea flower

An Azalea flower is a showy, funnel shaped, bloom that comes in a variety of colors including white, pink, red and orange. This is the exact Azalea I had in my wedding bouquet.

Hyacinth

Hyacinth flower

A Hyacinth flower is a fragrant, bell-shaped blossom with dense clusters of flowers in shades of blue, pink, and white.

Dahlia

Dahlia flower

A Dahlia flower is a showy, tuberous plant with large, colorful, double blooms in a variety of colors, including red, pink, and yellow.

Primrose

Primrose flower

A Primrose flower is a small, delicate blossom with five petals that comes in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, and yellow, and is often used as a bedding plant.

Heather

Heather

Heather flowers are small, bell-shaped blossoms that grow in dense clusters on low, evergreen shrubs and come in shades of pink, red, and white.

Tulip

Tulip

A Tulip flower is a cup-shaped blossom with three petals and three sepals that comes in a variety of colors, including red, pink, yellow, and white.

Calla

Calla

A Calla flower is a trumpet-shaped blossom with a long, smooth stem and a variety of colors, including white, pink, and yellow.

Fuchsia

Fuchsia

A Fuchsia flower has colorful, teardrop shaped blooms that hang from the branches like delicate, dangling earrings. Their vibrant petals come in a range of stunning shades from hot pink to a deep vivid purple.

Anemone

Anemone

An Anemone flower is a delicate, cup-shaped blossom with five to six petals and a variety of colors, including blue, pink, and red.

Aster

Aster

An Aster flower is a daisy-like blossom with a center disk and colorful ray-like petals that comes in a variety of colors, including pink, blue, and purple.

Begonia

Begonia flower name for a cat

A Begonia flower is a showy, succulent plant with clusters of small, delicate flowers in shades of pink, red, and white, and is often used as a houseplant or in gardens as a bedding plant.

Jasmine

Jasmine flower as a floral name for a cat

Jasmine has super fragranced, sweet smelling blooms. The flowers are white or yellow and they bloom between spring and summer. The smell of Jasmine on a warm summer’s night is intoxicating. Jasmine is a cute name and popular name for girls and would be delightful for a cat.

Crocus

Crocus-flower

A Crocus flower is a cup-shaped blossom with six petals that comes in shades of purple, white, and yellow, and is often one of the first flowers to bloom in early spring.

Freesia

Freesia-flower

A Freesia flower is a fragrant, funnel-shaped blossom with six petals that comes in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, and pink.

Rose

Rose-flower-name-for-a-cat

A Rose flower is a large, fragrant blossom with many petals that comes in a variety of colors, including red, pink, and white, and is often used in gardens, as a cut flower, and as a symbol of love and romance.

Gardenia

Gardenia flower

A Gardenia flower is a showy, fragrant blossom with glossy, dark green leaves and large, white, waxy flowers.

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle flower

Honeysuckle flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, pink, peach, and red. The petals are typically long and tubular with a sweet scent. They produce a sweet nectar that is loved by many birds and mammals alike!

Lilac

Lilac flower

A Lilac flower is a fragrant, tubular blossom with clusters of small, delicate flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white

Magnolia

Magnolia flower as a name for a cat

A Magnolia flower is a large, fragrant blossom with a distinctive, cup-like shape and a variety of colors, including white, pink, and purple.

Narcissus

Narcissus flower

A Narcissus flower is a showy, trumpet-shaped blossom with clusters of flowers in shades of yellow and white.

Orchid

Orchid flower

An Orchid flower is a large, showy blossom with a distinctive, symmetrical shape and a variety of colors and patterns.

Rhododendron

Rhododendron flower

A rose is a flowering woody plant. It has thorny stems and showy, fragrant blooms with a huge color range of white, pinks, yellows, and reds.

Snapdragon

Snapdragon flower

A Snapdragon flower is a tubular, bilaterally symmetrical blossom with a closed liplike mouth that comes in a variety of colors, including pink, red, and yellow.

Wisteria

Wisteria flower

A wisteria flower is a beautiful, fragrant, and cascading blossom that ranges in color from blue to purple. It blooms in mid to late spring. It has long racemes of flowers that hang gracefully from its vines.

flower themed names for cats

Bleeding Heart

Bleeding-Heart flower

A Bleeding Heart flower is a heart-shaped blossom with drooping clusters of pink and white flowers that is often grown as a shade-garden ornamental.

Foxglove

Foxglove-flower

A Foxglove flower is a tall, showy spike with tubular flowers that come in shades of pink, purple, and white, and is often used in gardens and as a cut flower, but all parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested.

Lady Slipper

Lady-Slipper-flower

A Lady Slipper flower is a showy, slipper-shaped blossom with a distinctive pouch that comes in shades of pink, white, and yellow.

Mimosa

Mimosa-flower

A Mimosa flower is a small, fluffy, ball-shaped blossom with a sweet fragrance and bright yellow color.

flower themed names for cats

Poinsettia

Poinsettia-flower

A Poinsettia flower is a vibrant red and green bloom. It is commonly associated with the winter holiday season. Its bright red petals surround a cluster of tiny yellow flowers. Its green leaves have a unique shape with pointed tips.

Queen Anne’s Lace

Queen-Annes-Lace-flower

A Queen Anne’s Lace flower is a delicate, lacy, white blossom with a dark purple center that resembles lace and is often found in fields and along roadsides.

Ranunculus

Ranunculus-flower

A Ranunculus flower is a showy, cup-shaped blossom with many layers of delicate petals that comes in a variety of colors, including yellow, pink, and red, and is often used in gardens and as a cut flower.

Snowdrop

Snowdrop

A Snowdrop flower is a small, white, bell-shaped blossom with a green mark on the inner petals that blooms in late winter and early spring, and is often used as a symbol of hope and rebirth.

flower themed names for cats

Tuberose

Tuberose

A Tuberose flower is a tall, slender spike with clusters of waxy, white, tubular flowers that have a strong, sweet fragrance and are often used in perfumes and as a cut flower.

Verbena

Verbena

A Verbena flower is a small to medium-sized blossom with clusters of tiny, tubular flowers that come in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, and white, and is often used in gardens and as a bedding plant.

Water Lily

Water-Lily

A Water Lily flower is a floating aquatic plant with large, showy, fragrant flowers that come in shades of white, pink, and yellow, and is often used in water gardens and as a decorative plant.

Yarrow

Yarrow

A Yarrow flower is a tough, aromatic plant with clusters of small, flat-topped white or pinkish flowers that blooms from June to November and is often used in wildflower gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Cosmos

cosmos flower

Cosmos flowers are beautiful annuals with colourful blooms similar to that of a daisy. The flowers sit atop long, slender stems. They come in a broad range of colors. This is a fun name for a fun and delightful flower that sways in the breeze.

Delphinium

Delphinium

A Delphinium flower is a tall, showy blossom with a distinctive, spiky shape and a variety of colors, including blue, pink, and white.

flower themed names for cats

Vinca

Vinca-flower

A Vinca is a hardy perennial plant that is very popular in gardens. It has glossy, dark green leaves and delicate flowers that come in shades of white, pink, and lavender. Vinca would make a wonderful name for a cat.

Gillyflower

Gillyflower

A Gillyflower is a fragrant, scented blossom that comes in a variety of colors, including pink, white, and yellow.

Jonquil

Jonquil

A Jonquil flower is a bright yellow flower with a sweet fragrance. It blooms in Spring. It has long, slender green leaves. It is a perfect cat name.

Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe

A Kalanchoe flower is a colorful, long-lasting blossom with small, bell-shaped flowers that comes in a variety of colors, including red, pink, yellow, and white.

Hollyhock

Hollyhock

Hollyhock is a tall plant. It has big, colorful flowers that bloom in the summertime. Holly hocks are delightful and I could see how this could be a sweet name for a cat or a new kitten too.

Phlox

Phlox

A Phlox flower is a showy, clustered blossom with five petals that comes in a variety of colors, including blue, pink, and white.

Rudbeckia

Rudbeckia

A Rudbeckia flower is a daisy-like blossom with bright yellow or orange petals and a dark center disk.

Sage

Sage-flowers

A Sage flower is a small, tubular blossom with a variety of colors, including blue, purple, and pink, and is often used in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

flower themed names for cats

Trillium

Trillium

A Trillium flower is a spring-blooming perennial herb with showy, three-petaled flowers that come in shades of white, pink, and yellow, and is often used in wildflower gardens.

Zephyr Lily

Zephyr Lily

Zephyr Lily is also called Rain Lily. It has small, pretty white or pink flowers that come out when it rains or gets wet.

Dianthus

Dianthus

A Dianthus flower is a small, fragrant blossom with five petals that comes in a variety of colors, including pink, red, and white.

Echium

Echium flower

An Echium flower is a tall, spiky blossom with tubular flowers that come in shades of blue, pink, and purple.

Gazania

Gazania-flower

A Gazania flower is a warm-weather perennial with large, daisy-like composite flowers in vibrant shades of yellow and orange, and is often grown in containers or in the garden as groundcover.

Columbine

Columbine

Columbine is a type of plant that has pretty, bell-shaped flowers in colors like red, pink and blue. People like to grow it in their gardens because it attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Heliotrope

Heliotrope

A Heliotrope flower is a fragrant blossom with small, clustered flowers that come in shades of purple, blue, and white.

Jacaranda

Jacaranda

A Jacaranda flower is a large, trumpet-shaped blossom with clusters of lavender-blue flowers that grows on a deciduous tree and is often used in landscaping and as a decorative plant.

Kalmia

Kalmia

A Kalmia flower is a bell-shaped blossom with five petals and a variety of colors, including pink, white, and red.

Zephyranthes

Zephyranthes

Zephyranthes flowers are beautiful, funnel shaped blooms with six petals. They come in white, yellow, and shades of pink. They bloom from summer to fall. They have grass-like foliage.

Salvia

Salvia

A Salvia flower is a tubular blossom with two lips and a variety of colors, including blue, purple, and red.

Zebra Plant

Zebra-Plant

A Zebra Plant flower is a tall, slender spike with yellow bracts that can reach several inches long and is native to Brazil.

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Impatiens

Impatiens-flowers

Impatiens is a stunning flower readily found in gardens, windowboxes and pots. Native to East Africa, these eye-catching plants come bearing small petals of bold colors — helping any outdoor space burst with color!

Alyssum

Alyssum

An alyssum flower is a small, sweetly scented blossom with four petals that comes in shades of white, pink, and purple, and is often used in gardens and as a border plant.

Bird of Paradise

Bird-of-Paradise

A Bird of Paradise flower is a tropical plant with large, showy orange and blue blooms that resemble the head of a bird, and is often used in landscaping and as a cut flower.

Golden Poppy

Golden-Poppy

Golden Poppy, also known as California Poppy, is a bright orange wildflower that is native to California. It is the state flower of California.

Cyclamen

Cyclamen

A Cyclamen flower is a small, delicate blossom with upswept petals that comes in shades of pink, red, and white, and is often grown as a houseplant or used in floral arrangements.

Dogwood

Dogwood-flower

A Dogwood flower is a small, four-petaled blossom with a center cluster of tiny flowers that comes in shades of pink and white.

Edelweiss

Edelweiss

An Edelweiss flower is a small, woolly white blossom with yellow centers that grows in the European Alps and is often used as a symbol of rugged beauty and purity.

Starflower

Starflower

Starflower is a wildflower that grows in North America. It likes shady places and has small white petals shaped like stars. The flowers smell nice.

Fairy Primrose

Fairy-Primrose

A Fairy Primrose flower is a delicate, bell-shaped blossom that comes in shades of pink, lavender, and white.

flower themed names for cats

Verbascum

Verbascum-flower

A Verbascum flower is a tall, upright spike with small bright flowers that bloom over a long period of time. It creates a vertical accent in the garden.

King Protea

King-Protea

A King Protea flower is a large, showy blossom with a distinctive, crown-like shape and a variety of colors, including pink, red, and white.

Morning Glory

Morning-Glory

A Morning Glory flower is a trumpet-shaped blossom with colorful petals that comes in a variety of colors, including purple, pink, and white.

Tansy

Tansy

A Tansy flower is an aromatic plant with fern-like foliage and yellow, button-like flower heads that appear in clusters from July to October, and is often found in disturbed ground, rough grasslands, and roadside verges.

Bluebonnet

Bluebonnet is a type of wildflower that grows in Texas. It has blue petals. Each spring it blooms and is the official state flower of Texas. This would make an adorable cat name particularly if you want references to Texas.

Viola

Viola

A Viola flower is a delicate, five-petaled blossom that comes in a variety of colors, including purple, yellow, and white.

Angelica

An angelica flower is a biennial or perennial herb with a strong musky odor, small yellowish-white or pinkish flowers.

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Black-eyed Susan

A Black-eyed Susan flower is s commonly cultivated as an attractive garden ornamental.

Desert Rose

desert-rose

A Desert Rose flower is a succulent plant with thick, twisted stems and trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, and white that thrives in hot, dry environments.

Forget-Me-Not

Forget-Me-Not

Forget-Me-Not is a small flower. It is usually blue or pink and grows in the northern part of the world. The flower blooms in springtime.

Hibiscus

Hibiscus

A Hibiscus flower is a large, showy blossom with five or more petals that comes in a variety of colors, including red, pink, and yellow.

Kangaroo Paw

Kangaroo-Paw

Kangaroo Paw is a type of plant that is from Australia. It has really pretty flowers shaped like paws in colors like red, yellow, orange and green. They bloom mostly in spring and summer. Recently a brilliant Blue Kangaroo Paw has been developed in Kings Park in Western Australia.

Monkey Flower

Monkey-Flower

A Monkey Flower is a plant with opposite, undivided leaves and solitary flowers. It is often cultivated as an ornamental.

Tulip Tree

Flower from a Tulip-Tree

Tulip Tree is a large tree prized for its large, showy blooms that resemble tulips. One of my favorite trees. I am growing some from seed. Edit: No success unfortunately!

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Queen’s Wreath

Queens-Wreath

A rose is a flowering woody plant. It has thorny stems and showy, fragrant blooms with a huge color range of white, pinks, yellows, and reds.

Yellow Jessamine

Yellow-Jessamine

Yellow Jessamine is also called Carolina Jessamine. In spring, it has bright yellow flowers that smell nice and attract bees and other insects that help pollinate plants.

White Clover

White-Clover

White clover is an annual and each year. The flowers of white clover are small and either white or pink. They bloom in early summer.

Veronica

Veronica

A Veronica flower is a delicate, spike-shaped blossom that comes in a variety of colors, including blue, pink, and white, and is often used in landscaping and as a cut flower.

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Mariposa Lily

Mariposa-Lily

The Mariposa Lily is a wildflower from California. It has pretty white, pink, or purple petals with dark spots. The flowers are tall – up to two feet high!

Evening Primrose

Evening-Primrose

The Evening Primrose is a yellow with four petals. It only blooms at night and can be found in North and South America. People also grow it as a decoration.

Coral Bells

Coral-Bells

A Coral Bells flower is a hardy garden perennial with spikes covered with pendant coral-colored flowers.

Dandelion

Dandelion

A dandelion flower is a weedy perennial herb with a rosette of leaves, a deep taproot, a smooth, hollow stem, and a solitary yellow flower head.

Everlasting

Everlasting

An Everlasting flower is a plant with flowers that can be dried without losing their form or color and is often used in dried flower arrangements.

Xerophyte

Xerophyte

Xerophytes are plants that live in dry places. They have special parts to help them save water and survive hard times, like thick leaves, deep roots, and tissues that store water. Cacti, succulents, and many desert plants are examples of xerophytes.

Flamingo Flower

Flamingo-Flower

A flamingo flower is a tropical plant with large, showy blooms that are typically red or pink in color and have a distinctive, waxy texture.

Lily of the Valley

Lily-of-the-Valley

Lily of the Valley is a small white flower with a bell shape. People like to grow it in their gardens, but also use it in bridal bouquets because of its sweet smell. Be careful though – every part of the plant is poisonous if eaten!

Red Hot Poker

Red-Hot-Poker flower

A Red Hot Poker flower is a tall, spiky blossom with tubular flowers that come in shades of red, orange, and yellow, and is often used in landscaping and as a cut flower.

Wintergreen

wintergreen-flower

Wintergreen is a type of plant that is small and stays green all year. It can be found in North America. People use Wintergreen to make chewing gum, toothpaste and other medicines. Wintergreen has tiny white or pink flowers in the summer, and red berries that are ripe in the fall.

Ulex

ulex flower

Ulex, also known as Gorse, is a spiny shrub with bright yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and can be found growing along coastlines and in other open areas.

Fairy Lily

fairy-lily flower

Fairy lily is a small, delicate plant. It has small, trumpet shaped flowers that come in shades of pink and white.

Nigella Damascene

Nigella-Damascena flower

Nigella Damascene, also known as love-in-a-mist, is a small, blue-flowered plant. They are often used in cottage gardens and as cut flowers.

Scarlet Pimpernel

Scarlet-Pimpernel flower

The Scarlet Pimpernel, is a small annual plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is known for its small, scarlet-red flowers that bloom throughout the summer months.

Blue Poppy

Blue-Poppy flower

Blue Poppy is a species of flowering plant native to the Himalayas. It is known for its striking blue petals.

Delphinium

Delphinium flower

It is known for its tall spikes of colorful flowers, which come in shades of blue, pink, and purple.

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Gladiolus

Gladiolus flower

Gladiolus have tall spikes of flowers. They come in a range of colors, including red, pink, yellow, and white. I caught a gladdy once, at a show of Dame Edna’s when she threw a bunch into the audience.

Sweet Pea

A Sweet Pea flower is a fragrant, butterfly-shaped blossom with soft, pastel-colored petals that comes in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, and white, and is often used in gardens and as a cut flower.

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What a little darling!

unique Names for Black Cats

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naming a black cat

Finding a perfect name for your cat based on flower names doesn’t have to be complicated.

You can’t go wrong with history’s most gorgeous and conventional flower names – such as Rose, Sweet Pea, Daisy, and Marigold.

A flower themed cat name can be something unique, such as Daisy Mae or Lady Lavender.

The key is finding a name where something that speaks to you, the name, that you know suits the personality of your special cat.

Ultimately, whatever flower inspired cat name name you bestow on them, will reflect beautifully their individual and unique personality and charm.

So take some time exploring different flower themed names to see which one really fits like a bloomy glove.

Awesome Names For Black and White Cats

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So many to choose from! I do like Sweet Pea!

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