Nature, Place and Word Names

Baby names drawn from nature, from places, and from words have become increasingly popular over recent years. These lists gather them for your consideration and include flower names and baby names inspired by the heaves, New York baby names and French words that can be used as baby names.

• Animal Baby Names

  Animal baby names, a subset of the ever-more-popular nature names, sometimes come out and state themselves clearly -- Fox, Lark -- and sometimes are only revealed via their root meaning. This list of animal baby names contains both types. Also note: We're light on bird names since we include the complete variety in their own list. Read More 

• Autumn Baby Names

  For those expecting a fall baby, there are a flurry of colorful autumn-inspired choices. Here are some of the most inspired picks for autumn baby names: Read More 

• Biblical Place Names

  Biblical place names relate not to the people in the Bible but the physical places. Can these ancient place names work as contemporary baby names? We say yes. Read More 

• Big Apple Baby Names

  These baby names capture everything that is New York. From New York landmarks and streets to notable New Yorkers, get inspired by these big time picks from the most populous city in the US. Read More 

• Bird Baby Names

  One of the hottest of the hot nature categories is the Bird Baby Names, all the way from Birdie to Wren. Read More 

• Celestial Baby Names

  Celestial baby names include those of planets and their satellites, constellations and single stars. That adds up to a whole galaxy of celestial baby names to choose from. For even more ideas, read our blog on celestial names. Read More 

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• Christmas Baby Names

  Expecting a Christmas baby, or just want a name that connotes the magical season? Here, our collection of Christmas baby names. See our blog for even more Christmas baby names. Read More 

• College Baby Names

  When you're on the prowl for the perfect name, anything can be an inspiration. Colleges around the country provide an endless possibilities for noteworthy baby names. Check out this list of baby names, each derived from the name of a college or university: Read More 

• Color Names for Babies

  Using color names for babies started with Amber, then Rose drove the point home. Now color names have exploded beyond these once cool favorites to include hues from the obvious -- Violet and Scarlett -- to the most exotic, from Azure to Zinc. The full spectrum: Read More 

• Coolest Baby Names That Aren't Really Names

  The coolest baby names sometimes aren't names at all. There are an uncountable number of words turned cool baby names, beyond the scope of any one source. The only limits are your reference books, your imagination, and your taste. Here are some of the coolest and most evocative of the group. Read More 

• Day Names

  The ancient tradition of day-naming -- choosing a name from the day of the week, the month, the season or holiday, or even a time of day -- feels fresh again now. Here, the most stylish examples of day names that could work as modern baby names, primarily for girls. Read More 

• Easter Baby Names

  Expecting an Easter baby? These baby names refer to the springtime holiday, including international names for Easter, Easter flowers, biblical personages connected with the holiday, or Easter's symbolism of rebirth. Read More 

• Flower Names for Girls

  Flower names for girls were first popular around the turn of the last century and have started to bloom again as modern baby names. Read More 

• French Word Names

  The parent in search of truly distinctive baby names has to move farther than ever away from the established roster. One new direction -- or is it two? -- for the intrepid baby namer is toward international word names, which combine two of today's coolest trends. We combed our own diccionarios for French, Italian, and Spanish words that could make perfectly appropriate, attractive baby names, and here are some French choices. But no reason to stop here--consider words from the language of your own ethnic background, be it Czech or Chinese, and add them to the list of your personal possibilities.

  Here, some French words turned baby names for your consideration: Read More 

• Fruit Baby Names

  Fruit baby names have come to the fore as a new species of nature names thanks to Gwyneth Paltrow's little Apple Martin. Exploring further, here are some of today's possible fruit baby names. Read More 

• Inspirational Baby Names

  Baby names with inspirational meanings or from spiritual sources strike an uplifting chord. Inspirational baby names include: Read More 

• Italian Word Names

  One new direction -- or is it two? -- for the intrepid baby namer is toward foreign-word names, which combine two of today's coolest trends. We combed our own diccionarios for Italian words that could make perfectly appropriate, attractive baby names. But no reason to stop here--consider words from the language of your own ethnic background, be it Czech or Chinese, and add them to the list of your personal possibilities. Read More 

• Jewel Baby Names

  Jewel names were popular a century ago and they're back in style now as baby names. Among the jewel names you might want to consider for your little gem, er, girl, are: Read More 

• Mineral & Metal Baby Names

  Mineral and metal baby names are hard-edged choices that impart a new brand of masculinity. Read More 

• Musical Baby Names

  Musical baby names can be soothing, lyrical, rhythmic, rousing, and melodious. Here, some musical baby names you might want to consider. Read More 

• Nature Baby Names

  Nature baby names come from several categories: flower names, tree names, water, weather, and animal names. The popularity of nature names has risen along with the green movement, which has made us more appreciative of all things connected with nature. We have also seen a rise in nature baby names as parents look for names beyond the usual first name boundaries. Here are some of the coolest nature baby names for girls and boys today. Read More 

• New York Neighborhood Names

  Brooklyn is, of course, the most widely used of these choices, but Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz recently added baby name Bronx to the mix and there are lots of other intriguing New York-themed baby names here. Read More 

• Occupational Baby Names

  Occupational baby names, most of them originally surnames to describe the person's job, have taken on significant style value over the past years and are destined to rise even further. Think of them as the surname-names or place-names of the future. Most of these baby names work best for boys, but can cross over to the girls' side. Read More 

• Patriotic Baby Names

  Baby names with a patriotic flavor honor the land of the free and the home of the brave. Whether you're having a fourth of July baby, or you're just a proud American, here is a list of patriotic baby names sure to pay tribute to America. Read More 

• Place Names for Babies

  Place names for babies come from all over the globe and can include city, state, country, even mountain and ocean names. Here, the most popular place names from around the world used for both girls and boys. For more exotic choices, see our list of Place Names Off The Map. Read More 

• Place Names Off The Map

  The coolest place names are those that are undiscovered. Some place names can be used for boys, but most of the cool place names work best for baby girls. Here are some choices on (and off) the map. Read More 

• Precious Baby Names

  These baby names drawn from gems and other precious materials might be right for your little treasure. Read More 

• Southern Baby Names

  There's something about the South that says charm, hospitality and courtesy. This list of Dixie baby names may inspire a choice for your southern belle or gentleman. Read More 

• Spanish Word Names

  The parent in search of truly distinctive baby names has to move farther than ever away from the established roster. One new direction -- or is it two? -- for the intrepid baby namer is toward foreign-word names, which combine two of today's coolest trends. We combed our own diccionarios for French, Italian, and Spanish words that could make perfectly appropriate, attractive baby names, and here are some Spanish ideas. But no reason to stop here--consider words from the language of your own ethnic background, be it Czech or Chinese, and add them to the list of your personal possibilities. Read More 

• Spice (& Other Food) Baby Names

  Apple launched the trend toward food-oriented baby names, with lots of tasty names joining the menu. Read More 

• Spring Baby Names

  Spring has sprung in the world of baby names. For your springtime baby, or just to represent the season's lively qualities, consider these baby names that mean or relate to spring. Read More 

• State Capital Baby Names

  Baby names that reference state capitals might make your little girl or boy feel extra important and one-of-a-kind. The state capital baby names include: Read More 

• Summer Baby Names

  Summer is one of the nicest times of year to have a baby, the warm weather and slow pace making it that much easier to relax into new motherhood. Here is a list of baby names that summon the season, from nature to the ocean to the gemstones of summer months: Read More 

• Tree Baby Names

  Tree baby names are just one branch of the nature names growing in popularity, with many original choices, especially for boys. Read More 

• Unique Baby Names

  Unique baby names are those that are literally one-of-a-kind, though most people these days say they want a "unique baby name" when what they really want is one that is unusual, cool, and distinctive. Nameberry offers thousands of unique names: Here are some of the best to get you started.

  Want more more more? See all the lists of unique baby names. Read More 

• Unusual Nature Baby Names

  There are lots of great nature baby names around these days, some of them mainstream -- Lily, River -- and many more off the beaten track. Here, some of the most unusual baby names drawn from nature. Read More 

• Virtue Names

  Virtue names, favored by the Puritans, represent qualities we should embody or at least aspire to. Virtue names that can work as modern baby names include: Read More 

• Water Baby Names

  Nature baby names are hot in general; water names are cool and refreshing. Read More 

• Weather Baby Names

  Weather baby names are a branch of nature names that reference the -- well, the weather! Some have direct weather meanings while others have a more subtle connection to the weather -- Eira, for instance, is a Welsh name that means snow, and Makani is Hawaiian for wind. Here are some weather baby names for you to consider. Read More 

• Winter Baby Names

  Here, inspirational winter baby names for the child born when the snow is falling and the weather is chill. Along with Winter itself, you might consider these winter baby names: Read More 

• Word Names

  Word names -- basically, words used as names -- are a growing class as parents rush to find truly unique baby names for their children. While you'll find word names among nature names and day names and occupational names and color names, we gather some of the most intriguing here. Read More 

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