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Nature Baby Names (Boys & Girls)
Baby names taken from flowers, trees, animals, landscapes and the sky, with each name's meaning and origin.
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Nature names are taken from plants, animals, landscapes, weather and the sky. Some are recent word names, like River and Sky; others are old, such as Rose and Lily, flower names used since the nineteenth century, or Ivy and Hazel.
Many names from other languages also have nature meanings: Leilani is Hawaiian for “heavenly flower”, Sakura is Japanese for “cherry blossom”, and Silas comes from Latin silva (“forest”). Each name links to a page with its exact meaning and origin.
Our picks
| Name | Gender | Meaning | Origin | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River | Unisex | river, flowing body of water | English | RIH-ver |
| Luna | Girl | moon | Latin | LOO-nah |
| Forest | Boy | woods | English | FOR-ist |
| Ivy | Girl | climbing vine | English | EYE-vee |
| Stone | Boy | stone | English | STOHN |
| Violet | Girl | violet, the flower and color | Latin | VY-let |
| Atlas | Boy | enduring, to bear | Greek | AT-las |
| Rose | Girl | rose, the flower | Latin | ROHZ |
| Ocean | Unisex | ocean, sea | English | OH-shun |
| Sage | Unisex | wise; the herb sage | Latin | SAYJ |
| Sky | Unisex | sky, the heavens | English | SKY |
| Lily | Girl | lily flower | English/Latin | LIL-ee |
Frequently asked questions
- Why choose nature names?
- Nature names connect children to the natural world and often symbolize growth, beauty, strength, and environmental consciousness.
- Are nature names suitable for both genders?
- Many nature names like River, Sky, and Sage work beautifully for both boys and girls as unisex options.
- What are some nature boy names?
- nature boys' names include River, Forest, Stone, Atlas, and Ocean.
- Do nature names have deep meanings?
- Yes, nature names often carry symbolic meanings related to growth, strength, beauty, and connection to the earth.
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