Nature Names for Boys

Sycamore

Nature name

"fig mulberry"

Tree name with a pleasant sound and rhythm.

Thyme

Nature name

Fragrant herb often used for cooking, but scarcely as a name.

Cricket

Nature name

Typically used for girls, but Disney Channel show Big City Greens made it wearable for boys as well.

Catkin

Nature name

In botany, a catkin is a long, thin flower cluster found on trees such as willow, hazel, oak and birch. The word derives from Middle Dutch katteken "kitten", due to the resemblance to a kitten's…

Vetiver

Nature name

The name of a grass plant native to India, which is used in aromatherapy and for its essential oil.

Redwood

Nature name

Strong and mighty nature name.

Yew

Nature name

Yes, Yew is a tree name, but it's similarity to "you" makes it a potentially problematic choice as a first name.

Nimbus

Latin nature name

"dark cloud"

Nimbus is a word from nature for a type of cloud that has occasionally -- very occasionally -- been used for a human. But it's evocative and upbeat and certainly makes an intriguing and stylish…

Bryars

Variation of Briar, nature name

Briar is a rising nature name for both girls and boys and Bryars is a spin introduced as the middle name of one of the Waldrop sextuplets, Layke Bryars, who happens to be a boy. But the name works…

Firth

Scottish nature name

"estuary or arm of the sea"

Highly unusual water name -- and actor Colin surname -- with a Scottish burr. Firth derives from the Old Norse word fjord.

Seagrass

English nature name

"seagrass"

Seagrass plays an important role in the aquatic ecosystem. They are the only plants that can flower underwater and provide food and shelter to many organisms. Seagrasses also improve water quality,…

Wintergreen

English nature name

"green in the winter"

Wintergreen is an antiquated form of the term "evergreen" that today is commonly associated with the mint-like flavoring found in toothpaste, chewing gum, and American root beer (yes, really). It's…

Gorge

Nature name or variation of George or Jorge, Greek, Spanish

"gorge; farmer"

We suggest sticking to George or Jorge, due to the unfortunate definition of gorge: to eat greedily.

Ravine

Nature name

"chasm, gulley"

A dramatic nature name which calls to mind wild rocky landscapes and mountaineering.

Wildfire

English nature name

"destructive, fast spreading fire over bush or woodland"

A blazing name, connoting speed and recklessness, this might sound interesting in theory but insensitive perhaps in reality. It might be a cool name for a particularly fast moving pet, however.

Vivendel

Norwegian nature name

"honeysuckle flower"

The Norwegian word for "honeysuckle" could make for a fresh and vibrant nature-inspired choice.

Rice

English nature name

Rice is really stretching the nature name boundary to its outer edges. But you may want to take it that far.

Esker

Nature name

"sandy ridge"

A geographical term for a long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel, caused by glaciation.

Shell

English nature name

Shell has been used as a short form of Shelley for all genders and Sheldon for boys. That was then: Now, Shell can be a beachy nature name and word name turned baby name.

Delonix

Nature name

"obvious claw"

An undiscovered nature name, Delonix is a distinctive choice that could make an intriguing middle name or a daring first. A type of flowering tree or plant with striking red petals, its name is taken…