Nature, Place and Word Names
Baby names drawn from nature, from places, and from words are the focus of these news stories and analysis on the latest baby name trends and most recent lists of popular names. For more news. lists, names, and inspiration on nature names, place names, and word names, visit our Unique Names page.
Tue Jul 01 2025
12 Best Beachy Names for Girls
Looking for a name for a summertime baby girl that goes beyond the obvious choices? Here are 12 examples you probably haven't thought of.
Mon Jun 16 2025
Summer Baby Names: The Ultimate Guide
Summer baby names call to mind long, lazy summer days spent soaking up nature in all its glory. Here, our ultimate guide to all things summer names: from the most popular to the most unique summer names for girls and boys.
Thu Jun 12 2025
Flower Names for Girls: The Ultimate Guide
Flower names for girls never go out of style! Here are our picks for the brightest and best floral names for girls right now.
Sun Jun 01 2025
June Baby Names Welcome the Summer!
June baby names include sweet summery choices meaning sun and sea, as well as names that celebrate June's most famous figures, feasts, and festivals.
Mon May 26 2025
Unique Girl Names from Nature
Unusual nature names for girls reference the earth and the sky, the water and the seasons.
Sat Apr 19 2025
Easter Names: the Ultimate Guide
Easter names are Springy, symbolic, and spiritual. They include common names connected to nature, such as Lily and Willow, as well as rare names with meanings related to rabbits, rebirth, palms — even eggs!
Mon Mar 03 2025
Mardi Gras Names: Let The Good Times Roll!
A parade of names celebrating the fun and pageantry of the New Orleans carnival, and all things Louisiana. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Sat Mar 01 2025
March Baby Names Let The Sunshine In!
In like a lion, out like a lamb. March baby names usher in the spring, so fresh nature names abound in our round-up of the best names for March babies.
Thu Feb 13 2025
Valentine’s Day Baby Names Mean Love
Our ultimate guide to Valentine's Day names meaning love, heart, and all things sweet, plus some gems from mythology and literature. Will you choose one for your little lovebug?
Tue Sep 24 2024
Autumn Names: Colorful and Cozy
Expecting a Fall baby, or just love this time of year? There's a rich harvest of autumnal names to choose from, inspired by nature, colors, festivals, and of course names meaning Autumn itself.
Sun Aug 25 2024
Positive Baby Names Lift the Spirits
From Joy to Jazz, these word names are fresh, uplifting, and positively in style.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Secret Nature Names Bring the Outside In
Secret nature names are the outdoorsy choices with a more subtle connection to the natural world. They still feel fresh and appealing, but they hide their secret nature behind a cool or classic exterior.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Brand Names Become Baby Names
Brand name or baby name? They're both! Take a look at the baby names that were inspired by popular brand names in 2023 — some of them might surprise you.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Water Names Make a Splash
Dive into a refreshing pool of names inspired by oceans, lakes, rivers and more, perfect for your water babe.
Sun Jul 28 2024
200+ Unique and Amazing Nature Names
Beyond popular nature-inspired choices like Lily and River, Mother Nature has an abundance of beautiful rare names.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Spanish Nature Names Soar Beyond Luna
Move over Luna, here are our picks of the best Spanish nature names of 2024.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Maori Names Take the Stage
Māori names range from cool international favorites like Ari and Maia to rare gems like Aroha and Matiu. Discover some of the best Māori baby names and their meanings.
Sat Jun 29 2024
The 27+ Best Beachy Baby Names
Beach-combing for summery baby names and digging up some surprising treasures.
Sat Jun 22 2024
Flower Names for Boys Are Blooming
Flower names for boys are a fresh take on nature names, far rarer and more unexpected than their female counterparts. Discover some of our favorite floral boy names here.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Rose Alternatives: Fresh Twists on a Classic
Searching for alternatives to the classic girl name Rose? We've got a wealth of fresh options for you, ripe for the picking!
Tue Jun 04 2024
Island Names for Babies: What's mainstream on the mainland
What could be more appealing than the name of a cool, serene island — especially with the summer months right around the corner? Here are our picks of the best, from Capri to Rhodes.
Sat May 25 2024
Night Names are Heavenly
Night names take their cues from the stars, moon, and mythological deities of the night sky. Explore our guide to 100+ nighttime baby names.
Thu May 23 2024
Lost Names Back in the Charts!
These names dropped off the charts for years, but now they're back! Including vintage nicknames and long-lost word names, which of these are back for good?
Fri May 03 2024
Flower Name Meanings Hold Secrets
Flower name meanings hold secrets related to sentiments and relationships that Victorians used to convey hidden messages. Discover the secret meanings of your favorite popular and uncommon flower names.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Arbor Day Names: If You Love the Tree but Not the Name
For Arbor Day, we offer interesting alternatives to some of the common tree names.