Your houseplants aren’t just for decoration, they’re important members of the family and provide your space with beauty, oxygen and energy. And that’s not all: you may have realized just how calm your space has become since you’ve taken them under your wing (especially the ones that are easy to care for and almost impossible to kill). So it only seems appropriate that you give them a moniker that’s less scientific (like sansevieria a.k.a snake plant), and more on the cute side. That’s why we’ve gathered a list of the coolest (and funniest) plant names for your leafiest and greenest plants (outdoor members included).
While your flowering and non-flowering plants don’t necessarily need names to grow, it’s more fun when you give them a cute name. Browse through our creative ideas (some inspired by celebrities and your favorite movies) for names that can work for any type of plant. Some even specifically cater to certain plant species — such as Sunny for an aloe vera plant and Bug Eater for a Venus fly trap. And don’t be afraid to choose the silliest names for your succulents and indoor trees.
Believe it or not, naming your plants can encourage you to take care of them better and commit to their growth (and yours as a gardener!).
Cute Names for Plants
Sweet and simple just like your houseplant. Pick a name inspired by its natural color (whether it’s green, red or yellow) or plant type, or opt for something more universal.
- Sweetie
- Dumpling
- Button (little succulent)
- Noodle
- Majesty
- Bugsy
- Bug Eater (Venus fly trap)
- Amy
- Blossom
- Bud
- Chloe, means “green shoot” in Greek
- Cutie
- Emerald
- Esmeralda, means “emerald” in Spanish
- Fern
- Flora
- Goldie
- Jade
- Lily (peace lily)
- Minnie
- Olive
- Pearl (string of pearls)
- Penelope
- Penny
- Prickles (cactus)
- Ruby
- Sage
- Succa (succulent)
- Sunny (aloe vera or sun-loving plant)
- Sylvia/Sylvie, means “forest” in Latin
- Vera (aloe vera plant)
- Verde, means “green” in Spanish
Plant Names for Groups
If you have more than one plant growing, opt for nickname for all of them. Take inspiration from your favorite movies, TV shows and musicians.
- The Powerpuff Girls
- Bonnie and Clyde
- Jennifern Aniston, Lisa Could-Grow, and Courtney Pots
- The Golden Girls
- The Chamber of Secrets
- The Fantastic Four
- The Branches
- The Plant Street Girls
- Charlie’s Angels or Charlie’s Plants
- The Sour Patch Plants
- The Supremes
- Destiny’s Child
- Cosmo and Wanda
- Rick and Morty
- Peanut Butter and Jelly
Funny/Witty Names for Plants
Your plant has its quirks and its name should reflect that. There are a few punny monikers to choose from, as well as some that are just plain ironic (which makes them equally as funny).
- Spaghetti (trailing succulents and ferns)
- Hot Dog (Dragon fingers)
- Bill (money plant)
- Christofern (fern plant)
- Fluffy (cactus)
- Lil Plant
- Mr/Miss Plant
- Mr. Prickles (cactus)
- Spike (cactus)
- Woody (indoor tree)
- Planty
- Professor Plant
- Dr. Plant
- Justice Plant
- President Plant
- The Duke or Duchess of Plant
Celebrity Names for Plants
Take inspiration from pop culture — musicians, actors, politicians, artists and film characters — with one of these punny takes on a celebrity name. Some group names even work for plant families.
- Bella Thorn
- Mr. Rogers
- Poison Ivy (plants that aren’t actually poison ivy)
- Snake Gyllenhaal
- Fernie Sanders
- Blue Ivy
- Ariana Grande (ponytail palm)
- Taylor Swift (snake plant)
- Flaura Croft
- Captain America (for plants that start small then grow large)
- Tony the Tiger (striped snake plant)
- Count Plantula
- Groot
- Spike Leaf
- Megan Thee Plant
- Burnie Sanders (aloe vera plant)
- Cactus Everdeen (cactus)
- Elvis Parsley (herb plant)
- Justin Timberlake
- MC Hammer (cactus)
- Morgan Treeman (indoor tree)
- Orlando Bloom
- Sir Pokes-a-Lot (cactus)
- Snake Gyllenhaal (snake plant)
- Tree Diddy (indoor tree)
- Simon and Garfunkel (a plant duo)
- Spice Girls (a group of herb plants)
- Vincent Van Grow
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