Names That Mean Forest

Sleek, woodsy European choice.

With the rise of ancient Roman names, the now-obscure Silvius may be rediscovered. Sleek and silvery, Silvius was the name of several legendary kings and an early saint. It survives in the contemporary world in its Spanish and Italian form Silvio, used for the character played by Steven Van Zandt on The Sopranos, while its traditional form appears in the Shakespeare play, As You Like It.

Unfashionable surname, best left in the forest with Robin Hood and his Merry Men.

Variant of the more popular Sylvain

One of the evocative new nature names with a simple, stylish feel.

A well-to-do English surname with a comedic undertone, thanks to the Griswold family of National Lampoon's Vacation.

Arda is a simple name used for both girls and boys, with roots in several culture. In Turkey, it's usually used for males and means scepter. There is also a Turkish river called the Arda. The Hebrew name Arda means bronze. And Arda may be a form of the English Arden, the name of a magical Shakespearean forest.

Form of Silviana

Arda is a simple gender-neutral name with several possible origins and meanings. As a Turkish name, it's usually used for males and means scepter. There is also a river in Turkey called the Arda. The Hebrew name Arda means bronze. And Arda may also be a variation of the English Arden, the name of a magical Shakespearean forest.

A shiny and sylvan choice, this sleek yet spirited name feels familiar yet is rarely used.

A rare feminine form of Sylvester, also spelled Silvestra. Sylvie would make for a sweet and sophisticated short form.

Forever the hapless cartoon husband of Blondie.

Though Roscoe is an edgy hipster name for boys, it's an even edgier, more hipsterish name for girls.

Modern form of Latin Silvanus, and an appealing -ian ending option if Julian or Adrian feel too popular for you.

Derived from the Ancient Germanic components witu, meaning "wood," and wald, "rule."

Even more uppity than Upton.

Nature surname with an aristocratic edge. Spelling it DeForest distances it from deforestation.

Dubois, which can also be stylized as DuBois or Du Bois, is a surname derived from bois, the French word for "forest." A notable, namesake-worthy bearer is W. E. B. Du Bois (who actually pronounced his surname doo-BOYSS), civil rights activist and a founder of the NAACP. A familiar fictional wearer is Blanche DuBois, protagonist of A Streetcar Named Desire.

A strong, sharp name, popular in Poland.

Currently connected to football Hall of Famer turned actor Terry Bradshaw.