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999+ Nature Names for Babies

  1. Irati
    • Origin:

      Basque
    • Meaning:

      "fern field"
    • Description:

      For the parent who genuinely wants something different, this nature choice is popular in Spain. Downside: connection to words irate and irritation.
  2. Feather
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Feather, though it was used for a character in a Walter Mosley novel, seems too light and fluttery for a real-life girl.
  3. Zeren
    • Origin:

      Animal name
    • Description:

      More commonly known as the Mongolian Gazelle, the Zeren is an antelope native to the steppes of Central Asia.
  4. Kaimana
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "the power of the ocean"
    • Description:

      This Hawaiian name gracefully celebrates the force of nature, paying tribute to the ocean. If you're looking for unique names that mean ocean, this should be on your short list.
  5. Onda
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "wave"
    • Description:

      An Italian word name that somehow feels incomplete in itself.
  6. Asaki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "morning moon or morning blossom"
    • Description:

      Depending on the kanji characters used, this attractive and energetic Japanese name can have a variety of meanings relating to nature.
  7. Covey
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "small brood of birds"
    • Description:

      This offbeat word name refers to a small brood of birds. Cove has been an up-and-coming unisex nature name in recent years, and a few parents are recognizing Covey as an alternative. Be warned though that many will associate that first syllable with Covid.
  8. Cassava
    • Origin:

      Nature name
    • Description:

      Better known as Tapioca, Cassava makes an innovative way to get to the nicknames Cass or Cassie.
  9. Lavendel
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "lavender"
    • Description:

      The German word for Lavender would certainly make for a pretty and unexpected nature name.
  10. Fífa
    • Origin:

      Icelandic, Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "cotton grass"
    • Description:

      Icelandic nature name that may be too close to Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
  11. Tamala
    • Origin:

      African
    • Meaning:

      "dark tree"
    • Description:

      Would you really want to name your child after a Japanese anime movie called Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat in Space.
  12. Klover
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "clover"
    • Description:

      Clover has been one of the fastest-rising girl names in recent years, with parents loving the quirky, offbeat nature vibe. Spelling variation Klover is following in these footsteps and is on the rise as well.
  13. Jamaica
    • Origin:

      Native American place name
    • Meaning:

      "rich in springs"
    • Description:

      Among the least gimmicky, most appealing and colorful of all the names found in the atlas, Jamaica almost sings out the rhythms of the West Indies.
  14. Vered
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      Related to the Arabic Warda, Vered is a strong sounding nature name with a sweet floral meaing.
  15. Fjord
    • Origin:

      Norse word name
    • Description:

      The Old Norse and modern Norwegian word name Fjord, which refers to a passage in the sea, could work for children of both genders.
  16. Efnan
    • Origin:

      Turkish from Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "full spreading branches of trees"
    • Description:

      A popular female name in Turkey, with a lush nature meaning.
  17. Dael
    • Origin:

      Dutch variation of Dale
    • Description:

      Dael is cooler than Dale -- but why? Vowel switch gives an old nature name a hipper look.
  18. Døgg
    • Origin:

      Faroese from Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "dew"
    • Description:

      Not very viable among English speakers, Døgg is a Faroese nature name from the Old Norse dǫgg, "dew"
  19. Jessenia
    • Origin:

      Variation of Yesenia, Spanish nature name
    • Description:

      Jessenia and Yesenia are drawn from the Spanish name for a South American tree, making them new nature names.
  20. Aspyn
    • Origin:

      Variation of Aspen, tree name and place name
    • Description:

      Divorces Aspen from its nature and ski resort associations. Aspyn first broke into the Top 1000 in 2020.

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