Nature, Place and Word Names · Unisex Baby Names
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Dione
Greek
"divine queen"
In Greek mythology the mother of Aphrodite by Zeus, and also one of Saturn's moons; this is an astral name quite distinct from the better known Dionne.
Beach
Nature name, English word name
"a shore of a body of water"
With the tide coming in on a new wave of word names, this one just might catch on, especially for parents who relish sun, sand, and surf. Forest lovers can spell it Beech, like the tree.
Diantha
Greek
"divine flower"
Diantha, a mythological flower of the supreme Greek god Zeus, is a melodious and more unusual cousin of Diana, heard most often in The Netherlands. Some similar choices: Diandra and Dianthe.
Dianella
Botanical name
Dianella is the botanical name of a small plant which grows across Australia. It flowers in spring with a star-like purple flower which develops into a blue berry. Dianella feels wearable as an…
Bayu
Indonesian
"wind"
Bayou? No, but it sounds the same, and since both the Indonesian name and the English word have appealing nature meanings, this is a perfect choice for the family that wants to bridge cultures.
Acker
English
"meadow of oak trees"
Acker is a surname name that has not seen much use to date, but given it's lush nature meaning (and the fact that it also means "friend" in Somerset slang) this could be a cute choice for parents…
Doğa
Turkish word name
"nature"
In Turkey, as in many countries around the world, word names are on the rise. Doğa is among the most popular for baby girls.
Døgg
Faroese from Old Norse
"dew"
Not very viable among English speakers, Døgg is a Faroese nature name from the Old Norse dǫgg , "dew"
Derya
Turkish
"sea"
Derya is a unisex name in its native Turkey, though even there it is far more popular for women than for men. It is related to the Persian name Daria, which also means sea.
Doon
Spelling variation of word name Dune or Scottish surname
"brown or dark"
Photographer Diane Arbus named her daughter Doon, inspired by the sand dunes she walked among when pregnant. Used this way, Doon might be considered a nature name, a refashioning of the word dune.…
Doris
Greek
"gift of the ocean"
Doris had long been on our so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out-for-babies list, and seemed to be written there in indelible ink. But there are signs of a sea change, that Doris could profit from the…
Dove
Nature name
"dove, a bird"
One of the new bird names, like Lark and Wren, this one's associated with the billing and cooing sounds of love. Soft and gentle, Dove also has the admirable association with peace. Dove was actually…
Derowen
Cornish
"oak tree"
A modern Cornish word name with a sturdy natural namesake, Derowen may appeal as an alternative to Elowen and Rowan. Derwa is a related Cornish saint's name.
Draco
Greek from Latin
"dragon"
For as long as we all shall live, Harry Potter's sneering nemesis.
Drosera
Greek
"dewdrops"
An obscure name from Greek mythology — Drosera was a nymph — with a quirky, ethereal meaning.
Dune
English word name
"sand hill"
Dune is a name of several layers. It's a modern nature name, like Ocean, Bay and Reef, although rarer, conjuring up images of breezy sand dunes on summer beach days. It's also assocated with Frank…
Dunja
Serbian
"quince"
Dunja is an intriguing Eastern European name that's at once striking but not difficult for English speakers.
Bayou
Native American nature name
A slow and sultry southern choice that's definitely cool for babies of either gender. While the word feels French and has its roots in 18th century French Louisiana, it derives from the Choctaw word…
Eagle
Nature name
"eagle, a bird"
Solemn but soaring name with patriotic symbolism.
Deniz
Turkish
"sea"
A super popular nature name in its native Turkey, currently Top 50 for both boys and girls there.