138 Nature Baby Names and Meanings

Looking for a name that recalls the natural world, while still being cool enough for your little boy or girl? We’re talking nature baby names mama and we’ve got 138 of them. 🌱

If you’re pondering "what are good hippie names?" or "what are boho names?" you’re in the right place.

You don’t need to be a crunchy mom or an eco-babe to find all-natural names appealing.

Outside of the niche, Cascade, Brooke and Kai are fast becoming enduring titles.

Even Autumn is set to be in season for many years.

And the cool thing about these is that they aren’t necessarily gendered.

Given that nature baby names are for the most part pretty unconventional, there’s no risk of falling into any sort of stereotype.

It’s your call whether you think a name might be a fit for your child.

Whatever feels natural is right.

From the animal kingdom to the world of precious stones, here are 138 nature names for babies that we think you’ll love.

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What is a good nature name for a girl?

Let’s be honest, what isn’t?

Mother Nature is a force to be reckoned with and what better way to pass that unbridled energy than with a title plucked from the wilderness?

Here’s some of our top muses for serious nature girl names.

You might find that they work just as perfectly for a baby of another gender too:

1. Aurora. From the Latin word for “dawn”. Aurora was the Roman goddess of the sunrise. It also makes for a pretty popular Disney name.
2. Isla: Meaning “island”.
3. Ava: From the Latin word meaning “bird”. Similar to the Persian Āvā meaning “voice” or “sound”.
4. Wren: Meaning “small songbird”.
5. Coral: A beautiful water baby name that feels close to Cora but with its own unique charm. Also an invigorating pink-orange hue.
6. Idoya: A Spanish baby name meaning “pond”.
7. Cascade: Inspire movement and flow with this nature name meaning “waterfall”.
8. Lana: Meaning “shining” or “blessed”. Slavic in origin.
9. Fawn: Bambi eyes.
10. Raven: Meaning “dark-haired”.
11. Misty: Major mythical vibes.
12. Sparrow: GOT fans may have their reservation, but this “small bird” name carries huge connotations with unity, self-worth, and protection.
13. Evening
14. Dove
15. Sierra
16. Savanna or Savannah: An “open plain” for boundless possibilities.
17. Luna: A top Italian name for moon.
18. Nova: Meaning “new”.
19. Petal
20. River
21. Harmony
22. Dusty: More than a 60’s throwback, this German name means “brave warrior”.
23. Haven
24. Ayla: A Hebrew name meaning “oak tree”.
25. Meadow
26. Rosa: A “rose” by any other name… 🌹
27. Solstice: Meaning “when the sun stands still”.
28. Sky: The OG sky name.
29. Ocean
30. Terra: Meaning “earth”.

What are forest names for girls?

Pretty plants and steadfast trees really do make the prettiest nature names for girls

31. Blossom: The burst of flowers in spring.
32. Juniper
33. Olivia: Meaning “olive tree” in Latin and takes its popularity in English from William Shakespeare.
34. Hazel: One of the more popular girl nature names meaning “of the hazelnut tree”.
35. Iris: Meaning “rainbow”.
36. Sage: Meaning “wise” or “healthy”.
37. Daisy
38. Camellia
39. Magnolia: From the Latin magnolius meaning “of great excellence”. Given to the tree by the French botanist Pierre Magnol.
40. Holly
41. Azalea
42. Lily
43. Leilani: A Hawaiian name meaning “heavenly flower”.
44. Willow
45. Ivy
46. Hyacinth
47. Jasmine: Meaning “gift from God” or “fragrant flower” from the Persian name of the flower Yasmine. Also has a splash of fiery princess energy.
48. Aspen: Meaning “shaking tree”.
49. Dahlia
50. Rosemary
51. Poppy
52. Acacia
53. Flora: Why not go for the Latin name for flowers?
54. Fleur: Or the French one?

What is an earthy name for a girl?

You can’t get more earthy than deep into the earth’s crust.

Different cultures have attributed a deeper meaning to each of nature’s precious stones.

Making them perfectly lovely nature baby names.

Some of the most popular include:

55. Ruby: The ruby signifies nobility and passion. 🔥
56. Amber: Associated with the sun, it’s a nature name that speaks of warmth.
57. Crystal
58. Jewel
59. Jade: Symbolizing nobility and wealth, in some cultures, Jade is the most important stone.
60. Beryl
61. Pearl: Meaning “pearl – a symbol of perfection and purity.

What is a nature name for boy?

Male nature names also take a lot of inspiration from trees, plants, and flowers.

Here are 10 nature baby names for boys straight from the world of plants:

62. Basil: A classic boy name that actually comes from the Greek word meaning “kingly”, “brave”, and “chivalrous”. Also the name of the so-called “king of the herbs”.
63. Birch
64. Forrest or Forest: Become one with the woodland with this Old French name meaning “of the forest”.
65. Chestnut
66. Quince: Meaning “applelike fruit”.
67. Gelso: The Italian word for the “mulberry tree”.
68. Oak
69. Huckleberry: Like Mark Twain’s iconic character. Huck makes a fine alternative.
70. Reed or Reid
71. Acorn

What is a cool nature name?

If plant boy names are not your thing, try these 10 male nature names inspired by the animal kingdom:

72. Bear
73. Falcon
74. Wolf: From the Old English surname Wulf often reserved for cunning and fierce folk.
75. Fox: Another cunning fellow.
76. Mavis
77. Hawk or Hawke
78. Leo: Latin for “lion”. 🦁
79. Drake:. From the Old English word for “dragon” because why not.
80. Phoenix: Since we’re leaning into the mythological animal kingdom, how about the iconic bird of immortality?

What are rare nature boys names?

If you like your earth names evocative and rare, the landscape makes for quite a muse.

Leave an impression with these 22 unique options:

81. Glen or Glenn
82. Orion
83. Gwydion: A traditional Welsh name meaning “born of trees”.
84. Brynn: Meaning “hill”.
85. Grove
86. Heath
87. Flint
88. Heathcliff: The broody character from the classic novel Wuthering Heights.
89. Branden or Brandon. It could come from the Old English for “beacon hill” or the Old Irish for “crow”.
90. Land
91. Farley: Rooted in English placenames like Farleigh meaning “woodland clearing”. Also related to the Old Irish surname Ó Faircheallaigh, which means “super war”.
92. North
93. Ridge
94. Lauel
95. Rock
96. Woody
97. Blaze
98. Canyon
99. Cliff
100. Cloud
101. Dale

What is a nonbinary nature name?

Any of the above nature names can be used no matter baby’s gender.

But there’s no shortage of down-to-earth names to find one that fits your newest arrival perfectly – even if their gender remains a surprise:

102. Arbor: Meaning “a grove of trees”.
103. Ash or Ashton
104. Bay
105. Berry
106. Bracken
107. Fennel
108. Bramble
109. Brooke
110. Cedar
111. Rowan: A popular gender-neutral name among the Irish and Scots meaning “red-haired”.
112. Clay
113. Jay
114. Clover
115. Cove
116. Ember
117. Lake
118. Robin
119. Briar or Brier
120. Aloe
121. Kai: Meaning “ocean” in Hawaiian.
122. Ginger
123. Lark
124. Leaf or Lief: A Scandinavian name meaning “heir”.
125. Snow
126. Linden: Meaning “lime tree”.
127. Orchard
128. Storm
129. Rain or Raine
130. Tree
131. West

What are the names with season?

Now for some seasonal baby names, inspired (perhaps) by your favorite time of the year.

Or a certain due date perhaps?

132. Summer: For any summer month.
133. Autumn: Fall is a season of bright colors, fierce weather, and pure coziness. A beautiful name for a complex character.
134. Winter: The ultimate winter baby name. And plenty of opportunity to announce “Winter is coming”.
135. June. Not necessarily a nature name, but the names for the spring and summer months recall the beauties of the natural world.
136. April: Meaning “to open”
137. May: Pay homage to the Roman earth goddess Maia with these sweet summer name.
138. July: Meaning “youthful”.
     Bonus names: Of course, there’s nothing stopping you from going for September, October, or November either – or indeed any other month, or day of the week.

Let nature take its course and be your muse

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