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Names That Mean Forest

Updated October 2026

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Yanlin
Chinese
"swallow forest"
Yanlin is a Chinese name given to both baby boys and girls.
Medeina
Baltic mythology, Lithuanian
"trees, forest"
A name from Baltic mythology, Medeina is the goddess of the forest and animals, making it an appealing possibility to those interested in mythology and nature. First mentioned in the13th century…
Oihan
Basque
"forest"
An unusual-sounding name used in Basque-speaking parts of France and Spain.
Yanlin
Chinese
"swallow forest"
Yanlin is a Chinese name given to both baby boys and girls.
Oihana
Basque
"forest"
Sweet and summery, Oihana is a Basque word name meaning "forest". With its on-trend O initial and rhythmic sound, Oihana is an undiscovered gem that deserves more love outside of its native country.
Sølvi
Norwegian
"sun strength; woods, forest"
A Norwegian form of the sunny and distinctive Solveig that can also be used as a short form of Sol/Søl names more generally, as a feminine form of Sølve ("light, sallow"), and as a variation on…
Szilveszter
Hungarian, from Latin
"wood, forest"
The Hungarian form of Sylvester, pronounced by emphasising the first syllable. Namesakes include the physician Szilveszter E. Vizi and the gymnast Szilveszter Csollány. In Hungary, Szilveszter is…
Silvester
Latin, "wood, forest"
"wood, forest"
More commonly spelled as Sylvester in English speaking countries, Silvester is closer to its Latin origins silva . Sharing a root with Silas, Sylvia, and Sylvie, this form saw occasional use in the…
Silvius
Latin
"wood, forest"
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…
Bradshaw
English
"broad forest"
Currently connected to football Hall of Famer turned actor Terry Bradshaw.
Silviu
Romanian, variation of Silvius
"wood, forest"
The masculine form of Silvia in Romania, Silviu is especially intriguing and handsome.
Morita
Japanese, Filipino
"forest + rice paddy, field; Moorish, North African"
Traditionally used as a surname in Japan, as in the case of figure skater Masaya Morita, it is occasionally used as a given name too. From its Japanese roots, it has an outdoorsy, nature connected…
Aranyu
Sanskrit
"forest"
Aranyu is an Indian name rarely used in the US, though the meaning gives it a fashionable woodsy appeal.
Upwood
English
"upper forest"
Even more uppity than Upton.
Silvain
Latin
"wood, forest"
Woodsy name referring to the Roman tree god Silvanus.
Roscoe
English, Norse
"deer forest"
Though Roscoe is an edgy hipster name for boys (with a much longer history of use than you might imagine), it's an even edgier name for girls, appearing in US stats in 1927 and then again in 2024.…
Ranger
French
"forest guardian"
The range of occupational baby names is ever expanding, and Ranger is a recent addition to the list. It feels both natural—reminiscent of park rangers—and western and rugged, as in the Lone Ranger.…
Griswold
English surname
"gravel woodland; grey forest"
A well-to-do English surname with a comedic undertone, thanks to the Griswold family of National Lampoon's Vacation . In most instances, Griswold is derived from the Old English greosn , "gravel" and…
Sherwood
English
"bright forest"
Unfashionable surname, best left in the forest with Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
Silvian
Dutch, German, Romanian, English
"of the forest"
Modern form of Latin Silvanus, and an appealing -ian ending option if Julian or Adrian feel too popular for you.

Names That Mean Forest

Yanlin

Medeina

Oihan

Yanlin

Oihana

Sølvi

Szilveszter

Silvester

Silvius

Bradshaw

Silviu

Morita

Aranyu

Upwood

Silvain

Roscoe

Ranger

Griswold

Sherwood

Silvian