One of the most exciting parts of welcoming a new pet is getting to choose the perfect name. And where better to look for inspiration than nature? Whether your cat is a true flower child or runs a little wild, these flower names for cats will purrfectly capture their personality.
They make some of the best female cat names around, but don’t be afraid to use them as boy cat names either. If your kitty is fluffy and white, Dandelion would make an adorable name. If you cat is a little pricklier, Thorn might be a better fit! This list has nature-, herb-, and food-inspired names from Rose to Sprout and everything in between, including rare and unique flower names.
Cute Flower Names for Cats
- Blossom
- Bluebell
- Daffodil
- Daisy
- Snowdrop
- Wildflower
- Bouquet
- Buttercup
- Chamomile
- Clover
- Dahlia
- Dandelion
- Heather
- Hibiscus
- Lily
- Honeysuckle
- Hyacinth
- Iris
- Ivy
- Jasmine
- Primrose
- Lotus
- Magnolia
- Marigold
- Meadow
- Pansy
- Peony
- Petal
- Rose
- Sakura
- Poppy
- Sweet Pea
- Tiger Lily
- Tulip
- Willow
- Wisteria
Flower Names for Female Cats
- Aster
- Azalea
- Begonia
- Bloom
- Cactus Rose
- Carnation
- Chrysanthemum
- Clematis
- Coneflower
- Cornflower
- Cosmos
- Crocus
- Daylily
- Delphine
- Desert Rose
- Edelweiss
- Fire Lily
- Flower
- Forget-Me-Not
- Freesia
- Fuchsia
- Gardenia
- Holly
- Lavender
- Lilac
- Mums
- Myrtle
- Orchid
- Petunia
- Sunflower
- Violet
Flower Names for Male Cats
- Yarrow
- Bud
- Calytrix
- Canterbury
- Sorrel
- Thistle
- Vervain
- Trumpet
- Thorn
- Sprout
- Chicory
- Columbine
- Fern
- Feverfew
- Fireweed
- Foxglove
- Gladiolus
- Goldenrod
- Hemlock
- Hyssop
- Indigo
- Jonquil
- Juniper
- Nightshade
- Lupine
- Laurel
- Leaf
- Oleander
- Pippin
- Rowan
- Seedling
- Snapdragon
Unique Flower Names for Cats
- Allium
- Cassia
- Fleur
- Flora
- Sneezeweed
- Amaranth
- Geranium
- Amaryllis
- Calendula
- Calla
- Camellia
- Candytuft
- Belladonna
- Anemone
- Black-Eyed Susan
- Hollyhock
- Larkspur
- Periwinkle
- Lily of the Valley
- Mariposa
- Plumeria
- Posie
- Verbena
- Zinnia
- Mayflower
- Morning Glory
Sarah Vincent (she/her) covers the latest and greatest in books and all things pets for Good Housekeeping. She double majored in Creative Writing and Criminal Justice at Loyola University Chicago, where she sat in the front row for every basketball game. In her spare time, she loves cooking, crafting, studying Japanese, and, of course, reading.
