Nature, Place and Word Names · Unisex Baby Names
999+ Nature Names for Babies
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Tigerlily
English flower name
This name of the bright orange flower found in Asia has been used occasionally in English-speaking countries. A notable namesake is Tiger Lily, the Native American princess from Peter Pan . Read more…
Timber
Nature name
Though some forward-looking parents are now choosing wood-related names like Oak, Pine, and Ash, this generic option would be even more avant garde.
Tirzah
Hebrew
"delight"
A fairly common Hebrew name without much crossover potential.
Titania
Greek
"giant, great one"
This name of the queen of the fairies in A Midsummer Night's Dream has a delicate, lacy charm similar to Tatiana's, but that first syllable could cause embarrassing problems.
Topaz
Greek gem name
As a name, Topaz is a quietly used option, with a distinctive ending and a sleek but sassy feel. As a golden gemstone, it is said to have energizing properties and bring good luck to those who wear…
Tower
English word name
"a tall, narrow building; to rise to a great height"
This architectural word name could be used for the child of someone in real estate, but it feels less spirited than some of the other word name inspired by nature or virtues.
Tower
Word name
While nature names, even those of fierce animals and mountain peaks, are used for children these days, architectural features like this somehow seem a bit cold.
Trail
English word name
"trail"
Hiking enthusiasts might consider this nature name, though it also has the connotation of someone lagging behind. That hasn't stopped nearly 30 boys being given the name in the US since 2010,…
Tree
Nature name
Tree is an ultimate nature name, made famous by longtime Taylor Swift publicist Tree Paine, born Trina Snyder. With tree names like Maple and Oak on the rise, not to mention the immense popularity of…
Triton
Greek mythology name
The Greek god Triton was the messenger of the sea and the son of sea god Neptune. He is usually represented as a merman, the the head and upper body of a human and the lower body of a sea creature.…
Tree
Nature name
Tree as a first name may have entered the lexicon via Taylor Swift's (female) publicist Tree Paine, but there's no reason Tree can't work for any gender. It's simple, it's nature-connected, it's…
Trout
Word name
Yes, nature lovers are starting to name their children after all forms of life, including fish, but consider carefully before you cast your line into these tease-infested waters.
Tulip
Flower name, from Persian
"turban"
One of the most unusual flower names, Tulip is cute but tough to pull off as a first. It has some celebrity cred via Charlie Tamara Tulip, twin daughter of Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell. It…
Tupelo
Creek
"swamp tree"
A powerful yet playful choice, Tupelo is a name with southern charm, appearing on the map as as place in Mississippi and as the name of a tree with soft, light wood that grows in the swamps of the…
Turquoise
French
"Turkish stone"
Turquoise is similar in hue to Aqua, which is one of the cool new color names on the palette. Other blue-hued options: Cerulean, Cyan, Indigo, or Blue itself.
Udell
English
"yew-tree valley"
A secret nature name for boys.
Undine
Latin
"little wave"
Mythological water spirit with the more common spelling of Ondine, heroine of an Edith Wharton novel.
Ursa
Short form of Ursula, Latin
"little female bear"
Ursa might be a good choice if you're looking for a bear name for your daughter but want to avoid the She Witch curse placed on Ursula by Disney's The Little Mermaid . Too bad, because Ursula is a…
Vaihere
Tahitian
"beloved water"
Tahitian names are not well-known beyond the South Sea islands, but with their nature meanings and the new popularity of Hawaiian names, they may travel far in the future.
Vale
Geographical name
Today Show anchor Savannah Guthrie put this name of a geographical feature on the baby name map when she chose it for her newborn daughter, Vale Guthrie Feldman. Vale might be considered part nature…

