Nature, Place and Word Names
Baby names drawn from nature, from places, and from words are the focus of these news stories and analysis on the latest baby name trends and most recent lists of popular names. For more news. lists, names, and inspiration on nature names, place names, and word names, visit our Unique Names page.
Sat Mar 02 2024
March Baby Names Let The Sunshine In!
In like a lion, out like a lamb. March baby names usher in the spring, so fresh nature names abound in our round-up of the best names for March babies.
Thu Feb 29 2024
Active Verb Baby Names for Leap Year Babies
There is a whole category of energetic word names for boys that practically leap off the page.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Valentine’s Day Baby Names Mean Love
Our ultimate guide to Valentine's Day names meaning love, heart, and all things sweet, plus some gems from mythology and literature. Will you choose one for your little lovebug?
Tue Feb 13 2024
Mardi Gras Names: Let The Good Times Roll!
A parade of names celebrating the fun and pageantry of the New Orleans carnival, and all things Louisiana. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Sat Feb 10 2024
Moon Names for Babies Shimmer and Shine
Moon names for babies don't stop at Luna! Today on Lunar New Years, we take a look at some of the best rare moon-inspired baby names for boys and girls, from Aruna to Esmeray to Caliban.
Fri Feb 09 2024
African American Names: Early Day, Place, and Word Names
The earliest African American names included day names, place names, and word names that sound very 21st century.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Boho Baby Names Defy Convention
Boho baby names are free-spirited, creative and down-to-earth – qualities that many modern parents aspire to for their children. Explore 100+ beautiful bohemian names for your little wandering spirit.
Tue Jan 30 2024
200 Unique Word Names You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Unique word names you won't find anywhere else, crowd-sourced from the Berries.
Sat Dec 16 2023
Christmas Names for Boys
Christmas names for baby boys range from the classic Joseph or Emmanuel to modern-style Drummer or Dove.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Arctic Names: Cool and Wild
A flurry of ice-cool names evocative of Arctic nature, weather and places.
Sun Dec 03 2023
Unique Nature Names for Christmas Babies
Wonderful rare nature names for a Christmas baby, from trees like Cedar and Cypress to the fragrant Lavender and Sage.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Moonstruck Names: Lunar names from Calypso to Cressida
Shimmering moon names drawn from the worlds of Greek myth and Shakespeare's plays.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Hindu Names With Beautiful Meanings
Hindu names with bright and beautiful meanings relating to light, joy, love, family and prosperity.
Sun Sep 24 2023
Autumn Names: Colorful and Cozy
Expecting a Fall baby, or just love this time of year? There's a rich harvest of autumnal names to choose from, inspired by nature, colors, festivals, and of course names meaning Autumn itself.
Fri Aug 18 2023
Brand Names Become Baby Names
Brand name or baby name? They're both! Take a look at the baby names that were inspired by popular brand names in 2022 — some of them might surprise you.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Secret Nature Names Bring the Outside In
Secret nature names are the outdoorsy choices with a more subtle connection to the natural world. They still feel fresh and appealing, but they hide their secret nature behind a cool or classic exterior.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Water Names Make a Splash
Dive into a refreshing pool of names inspired by oceans, lakes, rivers and more, perfect for your water babe.
Thu Jul 20 2023
Flower Names for Boys Are Blooming
Flower names for boys are a fresh take on nature names, far rarer and more unexpected than their female counterparts. Discover some of our favorite floral boy names here.
Tue Jul 18 2023
The 27+ Best Beachy Baby Names
Beach-combing for summery baby names and digging up some surprising treasures.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Spanish Nature Names Soar Beyond Luna
Move over Luna, here are our picks of the best Spanish nature names of 2022.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Summer Baby Names: The Ultimate Guide
Summer baby names call to mind long, lazy summer days spent soaking up nature in all its glory. Here, our ultimate guide to all things summer names: from the most popular to the most unique summer names for girls and boys.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Rose Alternatives: Fresh Twists on a Classic
Searching for alternatives to the classic girl name Rose? We've got a wealth of fresh options for you, ripe for the picking!
Tue Jun 06 2023
Island Names for Babies: What's mainstream on the mainland
What could be more appealing than the name of a cool, serene island — especially with the summer months right around the corner? Here are our picks of the best, from Capri to Rhodes.
Thu Jun 01 2023
June Baby Names Welcome the Summer!
June baby names include sweet summery choices meaning sun and sea, as well as names that celebrate June's most famous figures, feasts, and festivals.
Mon May 29 2023
New Study Shows Climate Impact on Baby Names
Nature-related baby names are a huge trend across the board right now. But did you know that the climate actually influences the type of nature names American parents are choosing for their children?