Names That Mean Tree
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Evora
Portuguese place name
"yew tree"
Evora is a city in Portugal known for its magnificent Roman aged ruins. It is occasionally seen as a female name, evoking some of the mystique of this region.
Zumar
Basque
"elm tree"
This botanical name can be used for both boys and girls.
Urki
Basque
"birch tree"
This botanical name is not as attractive as several other versions of the tree including Birch and Berkeley.
Javor
Serbian tree name
"maple tree"
Javor is the Serbian word for Maple tree. It makes a definitively masculine and interesting choice for the nature inclined namer.
Kaede
Japanese
"maple tree"
No - not a creative spelling of Cade. This name, which can be used for boys or girls, means maple tree. Kaede is unusual in Japan although it has been gaining more popularity after it has been used…
Kaede
Japanese
"maple tree"
No - not a creative spelling of Katy. This name, which can be used for boys or girls, means maple tree. Kaede is unusual in Japan although it has been gaining more popularity after it has been used…
Lizar
Basque tree name
"Ash tree"
In the Basque lands of Spain, this name is reserved for boys. But given it's similarity to the name Lisa, we think that this might be ripe for claiming by girls.
Alder
English tree name or surname
"old"
The surname-style Alden has been on the rise in the US in recent years, while tree-inspired Rowan is a top choice. Combine this with the popularity of names ending in -er such as Carter and Parker…
Perre
Norman
"pear tree"
Dutch road cyclist Steven Kruijswijk introduced the world to this name when he chose it for his son born in 2016. It is related to the name Perry, which also means pear tree.
Soma
Hungarian tree name, Hindi, Sanskrit, Japanese
"Dogwood tree; elixir, to extract; sound of the wind + genuine"
Popular in Hungary, but rare elsewhere, Soma is a botanical boy name, relating to the dogwood tree, notable for its white blooms and red twigs. Pronounced as SHO-maw, it ranked at #36 in its native…
Defne
Turkish variation of Daphne
"bay tree, laurel tree"
Defne is one of the most popular names for baby girls in Turkey, ranking at the top of the list along with Zeynep and Elif. This is one girls' name that makes an easy transition to English-speaking…
Arbor
Latin
"tree"
Arbor is a quirky nature name with holiday vibes.
Liu
Chinese
"willow tree"
Commonly associated with Chinese supermodel Liu Wen.
Birch
English, German, Danish, and Swedish surname and tree name
"dweller in the birch wood"
One of the rarer tree names, Birch evokes imagery of the beautiful paper-white bark tree. Although a unisex name, the most notable people named Birch are men, such as Indiana senator Birch Evans Bayh…
Derowen
Cornish
"oak tree"
A modern Cornish word name with a sturdy natural namesake, Derowen may appeal as an alternative to Elowen and Rowan. Derwa is a related Cornish saint's name.
Oli
Latin, English
"olive tree"
Short form of Oliver or Olivier.
Hadasha
Hebrew, variation of Hadassah
"myrtle tree"
This variation of the Biblical Hadassah is beautiful in its own right. It also comes with built-in trendy nickname Haddie, or the sleek and fashionable Dasha — maybe even boyish and modern Dash.
Waskway
Cree
"birch tree"
Willowdean
American invented name
"willow tree + valley"
The Social Security Lists show Willodean and all its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an…
Óliver
Icelandic variation of Oliver, Latin
"olive tree"
The Icelandic form of Oliver, currently ranking in their Top 10.