Nature, Place and Word Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English
"tree stump"
Stockard Channing -- "West Wing" 's first lady -- picked this strong, Waspy first name over her original, Susan.
African
"dark tree"
Would you really want to name your child after a Japanese anime movie called Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat in Space.
Arabic
"tree and spice name"
A hardwood tree native to Africa, India and other tropical regions, which bears sweet pod-shaped fruits which are used as a flavoring in many world cuisines, including Indian and Filipino. A rare and…
"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.
Creek
"swamp tree"
A powerful yet playful choice, Tupelo is a name with southern charm, appearing on the map as as place in Mississippi and as the name of a tree with soft, light wood that grows in the swamps of the…
"yew-tree valley"
A secret nature name for boys.
Basque
"birch tree"
This botanical name is not as attractive as several other versions of the tree including Birch and Berkeley.
Finnish
"sapling, sprout"
Unisex in its native country but especially popular for boys, this cool Finnish nature name would be perfect for the new addition to your family tree.
Latin
"village or street"
Vicus, an unusual ancient Roman place-name, is used for modern-day boys in Africa.
Chinese
"leaf"
Ye is a name with a lovely meaning, which is probably just a bit short for usage outside the Chinese community. Paired with Mei, however, it could work. Ye-Mei would mean beautiful leaf, a lovely…
"elm tree"
This botanical name can be used for both boys and girls.
Cree
Hebrew
"treetop, top level, high up"
Also the name of a neighborhood in Tel Aviv, Tzamaret is a name of Hebrew origin, translating to "upper part" or "high up". It is also used to refer to treetops, making this a nature name.
"tree"
A unisex name of Hebrew origin with a nature-inspired meaning. In the Bible, it is given to a male character, one of the 12 sons of Ishmael, however, in Yiddish, it is a variation of the feminine…
"fir tree"
A sweet but sparky name of Basque origin with a sturdy feeling meaning, Izeia comes from the Basque word for fir trees. It is more familiar in its masculine form, Izei, a Top 20 choice in Basque…
Succinct and friendly, Izei is a name of Basque origin, derived from the word for "fir tree". It was a Top 20 name in Basque Country in a recent year.
Baltic mythology, Lithuanian
"trees, forest"
A name from Baltic mythology, Medeina is the goddess of the forest and animals, making it an appealing possibility to those interested in mythology and nature. First mentioned in the13th century…
"willow"
Also rendered as Nîpisiy, this Cree name means "willow" or "willow branch". The willow is symbolic of flexibility, learning to be kind, and understanding.
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
"linden tree"
Best associated with the famous 18th century Swedish botanist, Carl Linnaeus, this surname is a Latinized form of the Old Norse Lind meaning "linden or lime tree". The botanist got his name after his…
Dutch and Flemish form of Laurine or short form of Laurentien, French, Latin
"laurel; from Laurentum"
A Dutch and Flemish name that is used as either a short form of Laurentien, ultimately from Laurence or Laurentius, or as a variation of the French Laurine, itself an elaboration of Laure or Laura.…
