999+ Nature Names for Babies
- Irati
Origin:
BasqueMeaning:
"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.
- Feather
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Feather, though it was used for a character in a Walter Mosley novel, seems too light and fluttery for a real-life girl.
- Zeren
Origin:
Animal nameDescription:
More commonly known as the Mongolian Gazelle, the Zeren is an antelope native to the steppes of Central Asia.
- Kaimana
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"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.
- Onda
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"wave"Description:
An Italian word name that somehow feels incomplete in itself.
- Asaki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"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.
- Covey
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"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.
- Cassava
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
Better known as Tapioca, Cassava makes an innovative way to get to the nicknames Cass or Cassie.
- Lavendel
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"lavender"Description:
The German word for Lavender would certainly make for a pretty and unexpected nature name.
- Fífa
Origin:
Icelandic, Old NorseMeaning:
"cotton grass"Description:
Icelandic nature name that may be too close to Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
- Tamala
Origin:
AfricanMeaning:
"dark tree"Description:
Would you really want to name your child after a Japanese anime movie called Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat in Space.
- Klover
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"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.
- Jamaica
Origin:
Native American place nameMeaning:
"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.
- Vered
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"rose"Description:
Related to the Arabic Warda, Vered is a strong sounding nature name with a sweet floral meaing.
- Fjord
Origin:
Norse word nameDescription:
The Old Norse and modern Norwegian word name Fjord, which refers to a passage in the sea, could work for children of both genders.
- Efnan
Origin:
Turkish from ArabicMeaning:
"full spreading branches of trees"Description:
A popular female name in Turkey, with a lush nature meaning.
- Dael
Origin:
Dutch variation of DaleDescription:
Dael is cooler than Dale -- but why? Vowel switch gives an old nature name a hipper look.
- Døgg
Origin:
Faroese from Old NorseMeaning:
"dew"Description:
Not very viable among English speakers, Døgg is a Faroese nature name from the Old Norse dǫgg, "dew"
- Jessenia
Origin:
Variation of Yesenia, Spanish nature nameDescription:
Jessenia and Yesenia are drawn from the Spanish name for a South American tree, making them new nature names.
- Aspyn
Origin:
Variation of Aspen, tree name and place nameDescription:
Divorces Aspen from its nature and ski resort associations. Aspyn first broke into the Top 1000 in 2020.
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