Flower names that can be shortened into nicknames
Requested by @asteralpanda
Plus images of each flower in order, and their most common symbolisms as extra tidbids (there wasn't much interesting etymology), but keep in mind that flower symbolism heavily depends on its color and differs between cultures.
Allium -> Alli: latin = garlic (even though it's inedible); symbolism: humility, unity
Alyssa -> Ally, Lyssa: alternate spelling of Alicia (meaning royalty), based on the alyssum flower (greek a = negative prefix; lyssa = madness; since it was believed to cure madness); symbolism: worth beyond beauty, purity
Amaryllis -> Ama: greek: sparkle, gleam; symbolism: pride, strength, determination
Anemone -> Anne: greek: anemos = wind; symbolism: anticipation, protection, death, and more
Azalea -> Lea: greek: azaleos = dry; symbolism: love, romance
Begonia -> Nia: named after Michel Bégon, a french governor; symbolism: happiness, romance, longing, caution, communication, gratitude
Calanthe -> Cal / Calathia -> Tia: type of orchid, greek = beautiful flower; symbolism: elegance, grace
Camellia -> Lia: ultimately named after the botanist Georg Josef Kamel; symbolism: romance, devotion, care
Carnation -> Cara: latin: either crown or flesh; symbolism: purity, affection, motherly love, gratitude, sorrow
Chamomile -> Millie: greek: ground apple; symbolism: rest, peace, calm
Chrysanthemum -> Chrysantha -> Chrys: greek: golden flower; symbolism: rebirth, well-being, friendship
Dahlia -> Lia: named after the swedish botanist Anders Dahl; symbolism: love, joy, happiness
Dianthus -> Diana: greek: flower of zeus, symbolism: love, affection, gratitude, admiration
Freesia -> Sia: named after german botonist Friedrich Freese; symbolism: lasting friendship, innocence, trust
Gardenia -> Nia: named after scottish botonist Alexander Garden (being a botonist when your last name is garden is such a power move btw); symbolism: purity, gentleness, love, trust
Jasmine -> Jas, Min: persian: gift from god; symbolism: love, beauty, sexuality
Magnolia -> Lia (Lia can be short for so many flowers): named after french botanist Pierre Magnol; symbolism: femininity, beauty, purity
Marigold -> Marie: mary (from the bible) and gold (the color); symbolism: energy, positivity, good fortune
Petunia -> Nia: french: tobacco; symbolism: desire, hope, anger, resentment
Zinnia -> Zin, Nia: named after german botanist Johann Zinn; symbolism: endurance, daily remeberence, lasting friendship
Honestly you can pick any consonant and -ia and you could find a couple of flowers it could be from. Hope you can find something :)
