Girl Names Lists · Nature, Place and Word Names
Nature Names for Girls
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Myrthe
Dutch variation of Myrtle
This botanical name is one of the few Dutch names that could work outside the Netherlands, especially in Germany or Scandinavia.
Myrtle
Greek botanical name
Long in our category of so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out category, once seen as a gum-cracking 1940's telephone operator, we think it's time to reassess Myrtle, and look at is as a nature name, a…
Nairne
Scottish
"river with alder trees"
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.
Nanala
Hawaiian
"sunflower"
The Hawaiian word for sunflower is also used figuratively for people who gaze toward the sun, and has a nice resonance with Lion King name Nala.
Narcissa
Greek
"daffodil"
This Greek flower and mythological choice doesn't make it into the pantheon of possibilities because of its association with narcissism. But narcissa is December's flower of the month, so Narcissa…
Nasrin
Persian
"wild rose"
Nasrin has a strong sound and lovely floral meaning. International variants include the Turkish Nesrin and Egyptian Nesreen.
Nature
English word name
"natural, physical world"
Lots of parents choose nature names, but until recently, only a few choose the all-encompassing Nature. Given to just a handful of babies until 2019, it began to spark interest as a girl name.…
Neeja
Hindi
"lily"
Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.
Levee
English word name
"ridge along a river; floodbank"
Derived from the French word levée meaning "to raise", a levee is either a naturally formed ridge along a riverbank, made up of sediment deposited there by overflowing water, or a manmade barrier…
Libelula
Spanish
"dragonfly"
A rare nature name and an interesting way to familiar nicknames like Libby, Lula, Lulu, and Bel, Libelula (or Libélula) comes from the Spanish word for "dragonfly". The name itself comes from the…
Rositsa
Bulgarian
"dew"
Rositsa may seem like another Rose name, but it has a different nature-inspired meaning: it comes from the word rosa, Bulgarian for "dew". A sweet and feminine name whose energetic sound makes it…
Cova
Spanish, short form of Covadonga
"cave; Cave of Our Lady"
Succinct and punchy, Cova is a name of Spanish origin, most often used as a diminutive form of Covadonga. The longform is a place name, roughly translated as "Cave of Our Lady" (though "cave of the…
Almendra
Spanish, Latin
"almond"
A rare choice with familiar sounds, Almendra is a Spanish word name meaning "almond", making it a nature-inspired choice with links to Bible and to marzipan treats. With potential nickname Alma, it…
Samphire
English, French
"St. Peter's Herb"
Sage, Rosemary, Saffron, Ginger, and Cassia are used as names, so how about Samphire? This unusual name is given to a plant from the parsley family that grow on seaside cliffs but it's also used to…
Nelda
English
"one who lives by the alder tree"
Occasionally heard in Ireland, small chance of success here.
Lobelia
Flower name, form of Lobel, German, French
"flower; beloved, love; the beautiful"
A rare flower name, Lobelia has a similar sound to Ophelia, Amelia, and Libby and could get you to the nicknames Leela, Lola, or Bea. The name of diverse genus of flowering shrubs, it is sometimes…
Maile
Hawaiian nature name
Captivating and appealing name — a maile is a vine used to make leis — getting noticed via writer Maile Meloy. Many pronounce it ala Miley, as in Cyrus, though native Hawaiian speakers say the…
Neri
Hebrew or Greek
"my candle; ocean spirit"
A simple but unusual name with roots in disparate cultures, Neri appears in the Bible as a male name and is still sometimes used for boys as well as girls. The appeal of Neri are its deep roots…
Nerida
Greek; Aboriginial
"sea nymph, mermaid; red waterlily"
This is one of the more unusual examples of a group of Greek names connected to the sea, which makes sense for a nation of coastline and islands. The Nereids or water nymphs were the daughters of sea…
Nerissa
Greek
"from the sea"
An offbeat possible replacement for the overused Melissa and Marisa, Nerissa was used by Shakespeare for Portia's witty confidante in The Merchant of Venice . Queen Elizabeth has a cousin named…