Names That Mean Tree
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Itsuki
Japanese
"tree"
Ela
Turkish
"terebinth tree"
A sweet, simple mini-name that fits into many cultures. The only drawback is the potential for confusion with Ella, Ayla, and other similar names.
Taiki
Japanese
"great brightness; big tree"
Oaks
English
"oak tree"
A cool, nature-inspired surname for someone who lived near an oak tree or in an oak wood, also spelled Oakes.
Ashby
English
"ash tree farm"
This Ashley-like surname name actually made the US Top 1000 around the turn of the 20th century. Used very quietly today in equal numbers -- about a dozen each -- for boys and girls. Ashby is a major…
Baumar
German surname
"tree"
Ollie
Diminutive of Oliver, Latin
"olive tree"
Ollie is the versatile go-to nickname for the hugely popular Oliver, though the large majority of parents prefer to have the more formal name on the birth certificate. Even in the UK where nickname…
Willow
English tree name
"willow tree"
Fresh and surprising on a boy – and how can you not love the cool classic nickname Will?
Kauri
Maori or Finnish
"tree or deer"
A Maori name derived from a type of tree native to New Zealand's North Island. It's also an ancient Finnish name, likely derived from kauris , the Finnish word for "deer".
Hazel
English
"the hazelnut tree"
The charming vintage nature and color name Hazel has become popular for girls, but more than 30 baby boys were named Hazel in the US in a recent year. In fact, it's not a new thing for boys to be…
Tamarisk
English
"tree name"
Also know as the salt cedar, a plant known for enduring harsh conditions. This makes Tamarisk an intriguing nature name, suggesting resilience and strength, similar to the name Oak for boys.
Laurel
Latin
"laurel or bay tree"
Laurel puts the natural meanings of all the Laur- names front and center, making it a gentle, botanical option. Laurel relates back to the laurel wreath, signifying success and peace in ancient…
Milia
Diminutive of Emilia, Latin, or Greek
"rival; apple tree"
While only 8 baby girls were named Milia in the US in 2021, its rise seems inevitable along with the rise of Emilia and Mila and other similar names. Like Livia, Milia has the advantage of being…
Tamarisk
English
"tree name"
The Tamarisk is also know as the salt cedar, know with enduring harsh conditions. This makes Tamarisk an intriguing nature name, suggesting resilience and strength.
Bjarki
Masculine variation of Björk, Icelandic
"birch tree"
One of the few masculine names derived from a feminine name, in this case, Bjork.
Jeneva
Variation of Geneva, French
"juniper tree"
If you go off of the 100 Year Rule, Geneva should be coming back into style right about now. Which means we could be hearing more of the Jeneva variation as well. Jeneva could be a good way to honor…
Alahni
Variation of Alani, Hawaiian
"orange tree"
Creative Alani spelling gaining traction.
Alder
English botanical name
"alder tree; old; red, brown"
Deriving from an old English surname or from the alder tree, whose wood is used to make electric guitars, Alder can mean "old" if considered a variation on the Germanic alter or "red, brown" when you…
Olivera
Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian
"olive tree"
Slavic feminine form of Oliver, with definite potential in the era of Olivia and Olive.
Osier
Surname and nature name
"willow tree or shoot"
A handsome nature name – and an intriguing alternative to Willow – that is also found as a rare English surname.