Names That Mean Forest

  1. Silvian
    • Origin:

      Dutch, German, Romanian, English
    • Meaning:

      "of the forest"
    • Description:

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

      French
    • Meaning:

      "of the forest"
    • Description:

      A variant of the more common Sylvaine, which shortens to the stylish nickname Sylvie.
  3. Dagwood
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "shining forest"
    • Description:

      Forever the hapless cartoon husband of Blondie.
  4. Ranger
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "forest guardian"
    • Description:

      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. If you're making a choice between Ranger and Danger, we suggest the less aggressive former. Plus, this one gives you the option of nicknames Rae, Rayne, and Rainey too, and ties to various sports teams and Dungeons and Dragons. Currently given to more than 100 boys in each recent year, it has yet to chart for girls, but this could change in the future.
  5. Sylvestra
    • Origin:

      English from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "of the forest"
    • Description:

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

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