999+ Nature Names for Babies

Queensland's Daintree Rainforest is a part of the largest continuous rainforest in Australia. Its namesake is geologist and photographer Richard Daintree, the first government geologist in Queensland. His surname is derived from the Middle English word for "valley," dene.

A secret nature name for boys.

This architectural word name could be used for the child of someone in real estate, but it feels less spirited than some of the other word name inspired by nature or virtues.

Moana may be the best-known South Sea Islander name thanks to Disney. This puts a male spin on the appealing nature name.

Carmelo is the more popular spelling of this name in the US, probably thanks to basketball great Carmelo Anthony. Carmelo ranks in the Top 1000 and was given to about 350 baby boys last year, while Carmelo and the original Carmen were each used for about 50 baby boys.

An order of carnivorous insects, most notably dragonflies and damselflies.

The Faroese word for tufa — a limestone variety found in rivers and lakes — is a rare nature name in its country of origin.

Shoshonee along with Shoshone and Shoshoni is the name of an indigenous tribe in the Western US as well as a personal name. This name has a lovely sound and nature meaning, but was given to fewer than five baby girls in the US last year.

Maori nature name with a lovely flowing sound and meaning.

A cool and breezy nature name with a stylish sound, used in the Scirocco spelling by Volkswagen for one of its cars.

The Greek form of Orestes. An interesting and morally gray character from Greek myth, drama and literature, and a somewhat common name in Greece. It would be a handsome and unexpected choice for anyone with Greek heritage, fans of Greek mythology, or for nature lovers who are inspired by its meaning. Shortened to Ori or Ozzie, it becomes even more usable internationally.