150+ Butterfly Names for Girls & Boys, with Meanings

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Looking for the perfect butterfly name? This collection includes more than 150 butterfly names for girls, boys, story characters, classroom projects, crafts and imaginary butterfly friends.

From cute choices like Bubbles and Pixie to meaningful words such as Mariposa and Parvaneh, you’ll find names inspired by color, mythology, language and real butterfly species. Browse the categories below or use the naming tips to create an original butterfly name of your own.

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Start by making our pretty origami butterflies or for an easier project our toilet paper roll butterfly craft or an easy paper butterfly craft—both are simple, colorful, and perfect for kids of all ages.

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Butterfly Names for Girls

These butterfly names for girls are graceful, colorful and inspired by flowers, stars and nature. They work beautifully for story characters, classroom projects, crafts and butterfly-themed baby name inspiration.

• Aurora
• Celeste
• Isabella
• Mariposa
• Dahlia
• Luna
• Seraphina
• Estelle
• Amara
• Sylvie
• Rosabelle
• Jasmine
• Viola
• Liliana
• Evelina

Butterfly Names for Boys

These butterfly names for boys combine strength, freedom and the beauty of nature. Choose one for a story character, classroom project, craft or butterfly-inspired baby name.

• Zephyr
• Orion
• Phoenix
• Solis
• Jasper
• Caelum
• Marcellus
• Rowan
• Leo
• Finnian
• Lysander
• Atlas
• Raphael
• Ambrose
• Florian

Pretty Butterfly Names

Butterflies are some of the most beautiful creatures in nature, so it’s only fitting to give them a pretty name that reflects their elegance and charm. These names are inspired by their delicate wings, vibrant colors, and graceful movements.

• Aurora
• Celeste
• Luna
• Mariposa
• Dahlia
• Iris
• Amara
• Seraphina
• Violet
• Rosabella
• Estelle
• Belle
• Elara
• Magnolia
• Sylvie

Cute Butterfly Names

Looking for cute names for butterflies? These adorable names are great for a butterfly pet, a stuffed animal, or even a nickname butterfly.

• Bubbles
• Flutter
• Pixie
• Dottie
• Tinker
• Sunny
• Cupcake
• Daisy
• Lacey
• Poppy
• Honey
• Twinkle
• Mochi
• Fifi
• Sprinkles

Unique Butterfly Names

These unique butterfly names are unusual, beautiful and memorable. They’re perfect when you want something less expected for a character, classroom butterfly, art project or imaginary butterfly friend.

• Aella
• Alara
• Anouk
• Briony
• Cerys
• Evania
• Fiorella
• Ione
• Kaia
• Liora
• Maelle
• Nerina
• Oriana
• Runa
• Saphira
• Tahlia
• Verity
• Wisteria
• Yvaine
• Zinnia

Cool Butterfly Names

If you want a name that stands out, these cool butterfly names have a sleek and modern feel. Inspired by nature, mythology, and rare elements, these names will give your butterfly a bold personality.

• Storm
• Blaze
• Zephyr
• Shadow
• Echo
• Eclipse
• Nova
• Phoenix
• Onyx
• Orion
• Lyric
• Solstice
• Aero
• Azure
• Vega

Mythical Butterfly Names

Butterflies symbolize transformation, rebirth and freedom, making mythology and fantasy wonderful sources of name inspiration. These choices draw from gods, goddesses, magical figures and airy supernatural beings.

• Nyx — The Greek goddess and personification of night.
• Selene — The Greek goddess of the moon.
• Eos — The Greek goddess of dawn.
• Aether — The primordial Greek personification of the bright upper sky.
• Freya — A Norse goddess associated with love, beauty, fertility and magic.
• Calypso — A nymph from Greek mythology.
• Persephone — The queen of the underworld, associated with the changing seasons.
• Titania — The fairy queen in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
• Oberon — The fairy king in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
• Iris — The Greek goddess of the rainbow and a messenger of the gods.
• Hecate — A Greek goddess associated with magic, crossroads and night.
• Aurora — The Roman goddess of dawn.
• Psyche — A figure from Greek mythology whose name means “soul” and who is frequently depicted with butterfly wings.
• Fae — A magical name inspired by traditional stories about fairies.
• Sylph — An air spirit from Western folklore and esoteric tradition.

Latin-Inspired Butterfly Names

These Latin-inspired names draw from words associated with butterflies, light, sky, wind, flowers and the changing day. Some are traditional names, while others are Latin words that make imaginative butterfly names.

Aurora — Latin for “dawn” and the name of the Roman goddess of dawn.

Papilio — A Latin word for a butterfly or moth.

Caelum — Latin for “sky” or “heaven.”

Ventus — Latin for “wind.”

Lux — Latin for “light.”

Lumen — Latin for “light” or “brightness.”

Aurelia — A Latin-derived name traditionally associated with gold.

Celestia — A modern name inspired by the Latin word caelestis, meaning “heavenly.”

Vesper — Latin for “evening.”

Nivalis — Latin for “snowy.”

Nocturna — Inspired by the Latin word nocturnus, meaning “of the night.”

Radiata — Inspired by the Latin word radiatus, meaning “rayed” or “radiant.”

Flora — The Roman goddess of flowers and spring.

Serena — From the Latin word serenus, meaning “calm” or “clear.”

Sol — Latin for “sun.”

Names and Words That Mean Butterfly

These beautiful words translate directly to “butterfly” in different languages. Parvaneh is also used as a personal name, while many of the others are language words that can become creative names for characters, crafts and imaginary butterflies.

Petaloúda — Greek for “butterfly.”

Mariposa — Spanish for “butterfly.”

Papillon — French for “butterfly.”

Chō — Japanese for “butterfly.”

Farfalla — Italian for “butterfly.”

Vlinder — Dutch for “butterfly.”

Perhonen — Finnish for “butterfly.”

Parvaneh — Persian for “butterfly” and an established feminine name.

Kelebek — Turkish for “butterfly.”

Pulelehua — Hawaiian for “butterfly.”

Borboleta — Portuguese for “butterfly.”

Schmetterling — German for “butterfly.”

Fjäril — Swedish for “butterfly.”

Sommerfugl — Norwegian and Danish for “butterfly.”

Fluture — Romanian for “butterfly.”

Butterfly Names Inspired by Real Species

Real butterflies have wonderfully creative common names. These ideas are inspired by recognizable butterfly species and groups from around the world.

• Monarch
• Morpho
• Apollo
• Adonis
• Glasswing
• Painted Lady
• Red Admiral
• Viceroy
• Queen
• Peacock
• Swallowtail
• Fritillary
• Brimstone
• Skipper
• Copper
• Hairstreak
• Sulphur
• Tigerwing
• Zebra Longwing
• Clouded Yellow

How to Choose the Perfect Butterfly Name

The best butterfly name should match its colors, personality and the way you plan to use it. A classroom butterfly may need a different name from a story character, stuffed animal or butterfly-themed art project.

Here are a few ways to narrow down your choices:

• Look at the colors: Ember, Sunny and Monarch suit orange or golden butterflies, while Azure, Celeste and Morpho work beautifully for blue wings.
• Notice the patterns: Dottie, Speckles, Patch and Mosaic are playful choices for butterflies with distinctive markings.
• Consider the personality: Flutter, Bubbles and Pixie feel cheerful, while Shadow, Nyx and Eclipse feel mysterious.
• Think about the purpose: Choose a simple name for a classroom project, a meaningful name for a story character or a funny name for a craft.
• Decide between a translation and an inspired name: Mariposa and Parvaneh mean butterfly, while Vanessa and Monarch are associated with real butterflies.
• Say the name aloud: A good name should be memorable, easy to pronounce and enjoyable to use.

You can also combine two ideas to create an original name, such as Luna Glasswing, Sunny Monarch, Azure Skipper or Mariposa Belle.

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Finding the Perfect Butterfly Name

Whether you’re naming a classroom butterfly, story character, craft or imaginary butterfly friend, the best name is one that captures its colors, movement and personality. Choose a favorite from the lists above or combine several ideas to create a butterfly name that is completely your own.

For more butterfly fun, make our easy paper butterfly craft, butterfly handprint craft or butterfly snack bags. You can also explore metamorphosis with our butterfly life cycle printable mat.