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999+ Nature Names for Babies

  1. Brook

    • Origin:

      English nature name

    • Meaning:

      "small stream"

    • Description:

      Brooke variation – or is the other way around? – that makes it more a nature name, less an eighties-style androgynous name.
  2. Bayu

    • Origin:

      Indonesian

    • Meaning:

      "wind"

    • Description:

      Bayou? No, but it sounds the same, and since both the Indonesian name and the English word have appealing nature meanings, this is a perfect choice for the family that wants to bridge cultures.
  3. Heron

    • Origin:

      Nature name or Greek

    • Meaning:

      "hero"

    • Description:

      Heron fits in with the modern nature names that are so stylish at the moment, but it also has history as the name of a Greek inventor and Egyptian saint. Both were male, but Heron's image as a word name makes it accessible for girls as well.
  4. Gemini

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "twins"

    • Description:

      Astrological sign with enough rhythm to make a plausible astral name.
  5. Glade

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Meaning:

      "clearing in a forest"

    • Description:

      Shady, leafy nature-boy name.
  6. Mervin

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "sea hill"

    • Description:

      A blend of Mervyn and Marvin that is every bit as dated as either of the originals. That -erv sound is difficult no matter what. Mervin is still used today among Amish families.
  7. Oleana

    • Description:

      Oleana is a lyrical feminine name with possible Slavic or Greek origins. It may be a variant of Elena/Helena (meaning 'bright, shining light') or could relate to Oleander, a flowering plant name. In some Slavic languages, particularly Ukrainian, Oleana appears as a folk variant of Olena (Helena). The name gained some recognition through a Norwegian folk song about a utopian community called 'Oleana.' With its flowing vowels and soft sounds, Oleana has a romantic, almost ethereal quality. Though rare in most English-speaking countries, it carries a natural musicality that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet pronounceable. The name's international connections and gentle sound give it a sophisticated, worldly character while maintaining accessibility.

  8. Prunella

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "small plum"

    • Description:

      Most ella names are hot, but this is one that won't catch fire because of the disagreeable connotations of prunes.
  9. Lightning

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      Usain Bolt chose Lightning as the middle name for his daughter — Olympia Lightning Bolt. Mainstream parents have taken a liking to Lightning as a boy name — it debuted on the charts in 2021, and was given to five baby boys in 2022.
  10. Morella

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Description:

      The eponymous character in an Edgar Allan Poe ghost story, gothic Morella was likely based on Latin mors ("death") or Greek mauros ("black"). It’s also a subtle nature name, being an alternative name for the poisonous black nightshade plant.
  11. Glacier

    • Origin:

      Nature name, French

    • Meaning:

      "ice"

    • Description:

      Nature names are often associated with Spring and Summer, but Glacier is ideal for a winter baby.
  12. Marjoram

    • Origin:

      botanical name

    • Description:

      Marjoram is a herb and flower. With nicknames like Margie and Jo at the ready, we think that if Marigold can make a comeback, why not Marjoram?
  13. Cayenne

    • Origin:

      Word name, English from Tupi

    • Meaning:

      "pepper"

    • Description:

      Spicy.
  14. Forest

    • Origin:

      French occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "woodsman or woods"

    • Description:

      Omitting the extra R of Forrest transforms the name from a masculine one referencing woodsmen to a unisex nature name.
  15. Hazael

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God sees"

    • Description:

      This name of an Old Testament king is reminiscent of the woodsy nature name Hazel. Given to just 35 boys in 2024, it could make a similar but less popular option than Top 1000 Azael.
  16. Meadowlark

    • Origin:

      Bird name

    • Description:

      Sure you could just use Meadow or Lark. But if you really want to go for it, Meadowlark is an option. Meadowlark Lemon, born Meadow Lemon, was a (male) American basketball player known as the "Clown Prince" of the Harlem Globetrotters who played professionally for nearly 40 years.
  17. Calendula

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "little months"

    • Description:

      Calendula is a species of English marigold, deriving from the plural of Latin calends "the first of the month", because it blooms for most of the year. It would be a romantic and extravagant name for a daughter.
  18. Bamboo

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Bamboo is a plant name that you might want to save for the zoo's name-the-panda contest. It was used for a starbaby in 2000, though, the rapper Big Boi.
  19. Ibai

    • Origin:

      Basque

    • Meaning:

      "river"

    • Description:

      This short, cool nature name has been very popular in its native region in recent years, making the Basque Top 10 for the last few years on record.
  20. Lava

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "liquid, molten rock"

    • Description:

      Molten rock from volcanos, and now a red-hot baby name possibility.