Nature, Place and Word Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Chinese
"willow tree"
Commonly associated with Chinese supermodel Liu Wen.
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.
Latin botanical name
"the apples"
A name given to apple--specifically crab apple--trees. The first syllable rhymes with Cal.
Botanical name
The name of this tree, famous for the honey produced from its flowers, can be used as a masculine or feminine baby name.
Irish place-name
"yew-tree plain"
When ordering a baby name, hold the mayo.
Scottish
"river with alder trees"
Scottish nature name that could prove a tongue- twister for the younger set.
A name with a pleasing nature meaning, a surname style, and pleasant Scottish burr. Reminiscent of Mare, Raine, and Blair, it is as yet undiscovered as a first name.
Maori
"reflections on the water"
New Zealand writer Ngaio (born Edith Ngaio) Marsh is the best-known bearer of this Maori nature name, properly pronounced ng (like the end of sing) -EYE-oh. It is the name of a tree indigenous to New…
English
"walnut tree"
As always, that oy sound is problematic.
Hindi
"flowery tree"
Could be used in an Indian family for a garden-lover's son.
Romani
"leaf trail"
Patrin is a truly unusual yet easily comprehended choice. In Romani culture, Patrin refers to the signs and markers that were left behind for other travellers to follow. Piles of leaves and grass…
Pashto
"leaf"
Panra is a lovely nature name, meaning leaf, which would easily wear outside its native Pakistan. Pakistani singer Gul Panra is probably the most famous person with this name.
"noblewoman"
An uncommon short form of Patricia – an innovative way to honor Great-Aunt Pat.
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.
Greek
Phyllon, the male version of Phyllis (which gives you a clue to its pronunciation), was introduced as a baby name by Dutch model Doutzen Kroes and her husband DJ Sunnery James. Phyllon is one of…
Nature name
Worthy sibling for Oak, Elm, Juniper, and Spruce.
French, Nahuatl
"dweller at the little oak tree; what is to be done, what remedy"
A multicultural option, visually similar to Quinn or Quentin and similar in sound to Kenneth, Cal, and Kelvin. As a French name, it relates to someone who lives near oak trees, while as a Nahuatl…
Persian
"lote tree, sidr tree"
Also appearing as Sidra, this botanical name has roots in Persian, and holds multiple levels of spiritual significance. It refers to the Ziziphus spina-christi , a spikey, evergreen plant, also known…
Native American, Cherokee
"sparrow"
A strong, meaningful name, associated with a famous Cherokee linguistic scholar; also suggests the magnificent California sequoia redwood trees.
Tree name
A handsome, spruced-up post-Bruce tree name.
