A virtually unknown choice in the U.S and rare in its native Turkey too, Papatya is nevertheless attractive and usable for the baby namer who truly wants something different, but with a familiar and floral meaning. It comes directly from the Turkish word for "daisy".

A quirky Finnish nature name – sister to the Swedish Linnea – which could make for a cute and creative choice to honor family heritage or for a twin baby girl.

Also know as the salt cedar, a plant known for enduring harsh conditions. This makes Tamarisk an intriguing nature name, suggesting resilience and strength, similar to the name Oak for boys.

An order of carnivorous insects, most notably dragonflies and damselflies.

The Faroese word for tufa — a limestone variety found in rivers and lakes — is a rare nature name in its country of origin.

In Greek mythology, a surname of Athena and an epithet of Europa.

Rhodos was the wife of Helios, the Greek god of the Sun, in Greek mythology. The Greek island of Rhodes is named for her.

Rugged nature name with possibilities...but more for boys.

Kantuta is the Quechua name for the national flower of both Bolivia and Peru, which is known for flowering around Christmas time. With its vivid green foliage and extremely bright red bell-shaped flowers, the plant encapsulates many traditional Christmas symbols, making Kantuta one of the great unique names for Christmas babies.

A Ukrainian nature name with a history of use in the US among the Amish community.

Dunja is an intriguing Eastern European name that's at once striking but not difficult for English speakers.