Nature Names for Boys
- Wildfire
Origin:
English nature name
- Bryars
Origin:
Variation of Briar, nature nameDescription:
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 just as well for girls.
- Catkin
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
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 furry tail.
- Layke
Origin:
Spelling variation of Lake, nature nameDescription:
Layke is one of the names of the Waldrop sextuplets: Layke Bryars. Though this Layke happens to be a boy, the nature name works equally well for girls.
- Rice
Origin:
English nature nameDescription:
Rice is really stretching the nature name boundary to its outer edges. But you may want to take it that far.
- Boulder
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
A tough and rugged nature name.
- Shell
Origin:
English nature nameDescription:
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.
- Balsam
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
This tree name could be one of those fresh, cool nature names for winter babies, though we can only imagine the kind of jokes that will fly in junior high.
- Brazos
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"arms; nature name"Description:
The name of a river that flows through Texas into the Gulf of Mexico is given to a dozen or so baby boys and a handful of girls each year. The name derives from Spanish río de los Brazos de Dios ("river of the Arms of God").
- Redwood
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
Strong and mighty nature name.
- Odonata
Origin:
Latin, Nature nameDescription:
An order of carnivorous insects, most notably dragonflies and damselflies.
- Wintergreen
Origin:
English nature nameMeaning:
"green in the winter"Description:
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 never been documented as a baby name, but considering Winter is so common these days, it's certainly within the realm of possibility.
- Lightning
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
Usain Bolt chose Lightning as the middle name for his daughter — Olympia Lightning Bolt. Mainstream parents have taken a liking to Lightning as a boy name — it debuted on the charts in 2021, and was given to five baby boys in 2022.
- Seagull
Origin:
English word and nature nameDescription:
Hippie name of the Jonathan Livingston Seagull era.
- Seagrass
Origin:
English nature nameMeaning:
"seagrass"Description:
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, slowing down pollution, and help prevent coastal erosion. Those passionate about marine conservation may find Seagrass a meaningful name — probably as a middle, unless you're particularly brave.