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  1. Karmi

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my vineyard"

    • Description:

      This rarely heard name belonged to a son of Reuben in the Bible. Might be too close to karma.
  2. Evora

    • Origin:

      Portuguese place name

    • Meaning:

      "yew tree"

    • Description:

      Evora is a city in Portugal known for its magnificent Roman aged ruins. It is occasionally seen as a female name, evoking some of the mystique of this region.
  3. Mayo

    • Origin:

      Irish place-name

    • Meaning:

      "yew-tree plain"

    • Description:

      When ordering a baby name, hold the mayo.
  4. Hideki

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "bright tree"

    • Description:

      As well as Japanese physicist Hideki Yukawa, two Yankees ballplayers, Hideki Irabu and Hideki Matsui, made this name familiar to Americans.
  5. Chaney

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "oak tree"

    • Description:

      Beautiful meaning for parents fond of nature-themed names that are a little less obvious. Actor Chaney Kley was one famous bearer of this surname-name.
  6. Nima

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "margosa tree"

    • Description:

      Model Trish Goff's Nima is a boy, but the a ending gives this name a feminine feel.
  7. Alamo

    • Origin:

      Place-name, Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "poplar tree"

    • Description:

      The unique O-ending makes this name memorable, especially for someone with ties to Texas.
  8. Palash

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "flowery tree"

    • Description:

      Could be used in an Indian family for a garden-lover's son.
  9. Figueroa

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "fig tree"

    • Description:

      This surname ultimately derives from a Galician place name meaning "fig tree", but has spread all over the Spanish-speaking world. It's not certain if it's ever been used as a first name, but it could work - especially as it's reminiscent of the operatic character Figaro.
  10. Lizar

    • Origin:

      Basque tree name

    • Meaning:

      "Ash tree"

    • Description:

      In the Basque lands of Spain, this name is reserved for boys. But given it's similarity to the name Lisa, we think that this might be ripe for claiming by girls.
  11. Florencio

    • Origin:

      Spanish, from Latin, “flourishing, prosperous"

    • Description:

      Elaborate & floral, Florencio is a unique Spanish name originating from the Latin Florentius.
  12. Tupelo

    • Origin:

      Native American botanical name

    • Description:

      Tupelo, one of the common name for trees of the Nyssa genus, stems from words in the Creek Native American language meaning swamp tree.
  13. Banyan

    • Origin:

      Indian

    • Meaning:

      "the God tree"

    • Description:

      This evocative name of a dramatic tropical Indian fig tree is ready to move west.
  14. Urki

    • Origin:

      Basque

    • Meaning:

      "birch tree"

    • Description:

      This botanical name is not as attractive as several other versions of the tree including Birch and Berkeley.
  15. Javor

    • Origin:

      Serbian tree name

    • Meaning:

      "maple tree"

    • Description:

      Javor is the Serbian word for Maple tree. It makes a definitively masculine and interesting choice for the nature inclined namer.
  16. Perre

    • Origin:

      Norman

    • Meaning:

      "pear tree"

    • Description:

      Dutch road cyclist Steven Kruijswijk introduced the world to this name when he chose it for his son born in 2016. It is related to the name Perry, which also means pear tree.
  17. Iolantha

    • Description:

      Iolantha is an elegant feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the elements 'ion' meaning 'violet flower' and 'anthos' meaning 'flower,' essentially translating to 'violet flower' or 'purple flower.' This lyrical name is a variant of Yolanda or Iolanthe, the latter made famous by Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera of the same name. Iolantha possesses a distinctly romantic, almost fairy-tale quality with its flowing syllables and classical roots. While never common in English-speaking countries, the name has occasional usage in Greece, Russia, and parts of Eastern Europe. In Russian tradition, Iolantha appears in Tchaikovsky's opera of the same name about a blind princess. The name evokes associations with natural beauty, delicacy, and a certain old-world charm that appeals to parents seeking something both unusual and classically rooted.

  18. Deodar

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "divine wood"

    • Description:

      Name of the "god tree," a tall cedar native to India that also grows in California and England. Not a prime baby name candidate.
  19. Margosa

    • Origin:

      botanical name

    • Description:

      Margosa derives its name from the neem tree plant, which is known for its healing qualities. The name has an attractive quality, fitting well into the 'Mar' trend (i.e. names like Marigold, Margot and Mariposa.)
  20. Yolanthe

    • Description:

      Yolanthe is a distinctive variation of Yolande, a name derived from the medieval French name Violante, which relates to the Latin word for 'violet flower.' This elaborate version adds sophistication with its additional syllable and unique ending. Primarily found in Dutch-speaking regions and parts of Europe, Yolanthe remains rare in English-speaking countries. The name gained some international recognition through Dutch-Spanish actress Yolanthe Cabau. With its flowing sound and uncommon letter combinations, Yolanthe offers an exotic yet accessible option for parents seeking something distinctive. The connection to violets brings associations with modesty and delicate beauty, while maintaining an air of aristocratic elegance through its medieval European heritage.