A simple and common form of “Theme Naming” is to name characters after flowers or other plants. This has the advantage of being less conspicuous than other forms of theme naming, as many of these names are common “Real Life” names, particularly for girls. Furthermore, many flowers and other plants already have strong symbolic associations. Common English language plant names for girls include Alyssa, Angelica, Anthea, Dahlia, Daisy, Erica, Ginger, Hazel, Heather, Holly, Iris, Ivy, Jasmine, Kayla, Laurel, Lily, Marigold, Olive, Olivia, Petunia, Poppy, Rose, Rosemary, Sharon, Susan, Veronica, Violet and Willow. Creates something of a problem if they later have a son, since there are not many plant names that could work for boys, though Ash, Basil, Heath, Herb, Joshua, Logan, Oliver and Rowan are some examples. If there’s a female skunk in a story, chances are she’ll have this, for obvious reasons. A more eco-conscious “New-Age Retro Hippie” who has kids will often name them after nature. A Sub-Trope of “Scientific and Technological Theme Naming”, as its botanical branch. See also “Cherry Blossom Girl”, and, of course, “Flower Motifs”. The “Tragic Rose” is a subtrope about the poignant relationship between roses and pain which also applies to persons named Rose. See also “Queer Flowers”, when the floral name and LGBT characters’ romantic feelings are connected… ~ Floral Theme Naming – TV Tropes
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