125 Baby Names Inspired by Nature
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Radiant Names for Your Little Nature Boy or Girl
Alas, I'm done bearing children. But if I could have just one more, I'd favor a name inspired by nature. Nature-inspired baby names are special but not "kooky." The best ones have a lovely organic quality without being over-the-top crunchy granola. Not that there's anything wrong with granola ;)
Here, some of the coolest nature baby names I've found, along with meanings and origins for the more unusual ones. They come from all sorts of natural elements--trees, flowers, stones, etc. Happy hunting, and if you're expecting, congratulations!
Amazing photo by feileacan on Flickr. Go here for more by this artist. Botanical alphabet images copyright 2009 Glenn Harris Embroidery.
Here, some of the coolest nature baby names I've found, along with meanings and origins for the more unusual ones. They come from all sorts of natural elements--trees, flowers, stones, etc. Happy hunting, and if you're expecting, congratulations!
Amazing photo by feileacan on Flickr. Go here for more by this artist. Botanical alphabet images copyright 2009 Glenn Harris Embroidery.
Adair ~ (Gaelic) "from the oak tree ford"Ainsley ~ (Scottish) hermitage wood or clearing
Alder ~ (German) alder tree
Amaranth ~ (Greek) a family of colorful plants & flowers
Amber
Amethyst
Ash
Aspen
Aster ~ (English) a flower
Auburn
Autumn
Ava ~ (Latin) bird
Azalea
Azure
BayBeech
Bianca
Birch
Birk ~ (Scottish) birch tree
Briar
Briony ~ (Greek) climbing plant
Brook(e)
Bryce ~ as in Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah)
Bryn ~ (Welsh) hill
CallaCamellia
Cedar
Celeste ~ (Latin) celestial
Cerise ~ (French) cherry
Citron ~ (French) lemon
Clay
Clementine
Clover
Colm ~ (Gaelic) dove
Conall ~ (Irish/Scottish) wolf
Dahlia ~ (Swedish) flower or valleyDaisy
Daphne ~ (Greek) a laurel or bay tree
Drake ~ (Middle English) dragon
EbonyEmber
Eira ~ (Welsh) snow
Emerald
Estelle ~ (Latin) star
FawnFern
Flora
Fleur ~ (French) flower
Forrest
GarnetGemma ~ (Latin) precious stone
Ginger
Glenn ~ (Gaelic) mountain alley
Glenna
HazelHeath ~ (Old English) a moor
Heather
Hollis ~ (Old English) holly tree
Holly
Huckleberry (Huck)
Hyacinth
Ilana ~ (Hebrew) treeIndigo
Iris
Isla ~ (Scottish) island
Ivy
JadeJasmin
Jasper ~ (English) a semiprecious stone
Jonquil
June
Juniper
LakeLark
Laurel
Lavender
Leaf/Leif
Lilac
Lily
Lillian
Linden ~ tree
Luna ~ (Latin) moon
MagnoliaMarina ~ (Latin) of the sea
Meadow
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Neva ~ (Spanish) snow 
OliveOpal
Oriel ~ (Latin) from oriole (bird)
PearlPetal
Pierce ~ (Welsh) rock
Plum
Poppy
Rain/RaineReed
River
Rose
Rowan ~ (English) type of tree
Ruby
SaffronSage
Sapphire
Savannah ~ (Native America) open plain
Shade
Sierra ~ (Spanish) mountain
Sky
Sorrel ~ (French) an herb [like saffron and sage :) ]
Spring
Stella/Stellan ~ (Latin) star
Summer
Talia ~ (Hebrew) morning dewTerra/Terran ~ Earth
Tulip
Verbena ~ Latin, "holy plants"Vernon
Viola
Violet
Vana ~ (Polynesian) sea urchin
Varsha ~ (Hindu) a shower of rain
WillowWinter
Wren
Yael/Yaelle ~ (Hebrew) ibex (type of mountain goat)Yvette ~ (French) yew tree
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- Nameberry's lists
- Nature-related names from a comprehensive baby name site
- Brief discussion of nature names
- Comments on history of the trend & uses by different cultures
- Babycenter's list
- Boy, girl & gender neutral names
- Baby Name Wizard
- Map the most popular names by state and year, plus find meanings, origins & opinions on this mutlifaceted site
Or search the old-school way...
Online tools are wonderful, but there's something satisfying about keeping a dogeared baby-name book on the nightstand while you're expecting. Expect spirited debates with your other half, too :}
World of Baby Names, A (Revised)
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This is the book that helped name our three kids, and of several such books we bought, it's been the one most borrowed by friends and family. Lists more than 30,000 names, quirky to classic, from around the globe.
Which are your faves?
Are you into nature-inspired names? Have you used one? Do you have one? :)
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Coe
May 25, 2012 @ 1:31 pm | delete
- I like Fern. I had an Aunt Fern.
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ElectricCarBuff
Mar 25, 2012 @ 3:52 pm | delete
- I like the name Talia. Very pretty
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tvyps
Feb 29, 2012 @ 2:31 pm | delete
- I read something a while back that with names that were not standard, it was putting our children at a disadvantage. There was a study done that showed that kids with the standard names were picked for jobs, etc. before the kids that had unorthodox names. It may be cool for the parents but always remember your kid has to walk through life with these names. People like Johnny Depp don't have to worry because their kids will have an advantage because of their parents. Blessed!
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KarateKatGraphics
Feb 29, 2012 @ 6:43 pm | delete
- Interesting point! I think it's a balance. Often kids don't like their unusual names growing up -- until they get to college, when they love being original. As far as career, I think maybe that depends on vocation. It's hard to picture a "Saffron" or "Sage" getting elected president, maybe, but hired as a graphic designer? Sure! [ and don't forget that book Push, by Sapphire ;) ]
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Afteretc
Jan 18, 2012 @ 8:51 pm | delete
- wow, i had no idea my name meant Yew Tree. wow! thanks!
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