Unusual, Rare, and Unique Baby Names · Nature, Place and Word Names
Unique Nature Names
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About this list
Unique nature names marry two of the most influential baby naming trends of recent years: rare, uncommon, and unique names along with names drawn from the natural world.
Some nature names for babies are mainstream, like Lily and River. But if you're willing to explore nature a bit more adventurously, there are many more wonderful nature names for girls and boys that lie off the beaten track. These include flower names such as Lilac and Zinnia, earth names like Ridge and Canyon, and ocean names such as Beach and Wave.
All of the unique nature names on this list rank outside of the US Top 1000, so your son or daughter is unlikely to meet another child with his or her name. Unique nature names beloved by Nameberry users include Basil, Cassia, Dove, Linnea, Oak, Pepper, and Prairie.
Unusual nature names can come from flowers and trees, birds and animals, the sea and the earth and even the skies.
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The names
Coast
English word name
"land near the sea"
A brisk and beachy word name, conjuring up rugged shorelines and sandy, summery holidays. While Cove seems to have bounced back from its negative (Covid) associations, Coast might be an obvious…
Addax
Animal name
The addax is a white antelope that resides in the Sahara Desert. A cool and usable addition to the pool of animal baby names .
Ambretta
Nature name
An evergreen with yellow flowers, Ambretta works to modernize Amber.
Almond
Word name
Gwyneth Paltrow's Apple has opened the world of botanical names beyond flowers to trees, herbs, fruits, and — why not — nuts. Cayley and Brandon Jenner have a daughter named Joan Almond.
Perrin
Variation of Perry or Peter, English or Greek
"dweller near the pear tree or rock, stone"
Perrin has been in long use as a surname, derived from Peter, and is now used quietly as a first name. It may rise higher now that it's a character name in the popular TV adaptation of Robert…
Amaryllis
Greek
"to sparkle"
If you love both unique baby names and flower names for girls, Amaryllis might be a perfect choice for you. A showier flower name than Lily, but in the same botanical family, Amaryllis is not as…
Aletris
Flower name, from Greek
"corn grinder"
The bell-shaped flower Aletris is also known as Colic Root, Blazing Star, Unicorn Root, and Stargrass. Its roots have medicinal properties and are used to aid digestive and muscle problems. Its name…
Anemone
Flower name; Greek
"daughter of the wind"
Anemone is a floral name that relates to the ancient Greek myth of the famous love story of Aphrodite and Adonis, in which Aphrodite transforms her wounded lover's blood into a flower, the crimson…
Anise
Nature name
Name of the licorice plant, this spice comes in the shape of a star, giving this name an extra level of sweetness.
Tree
Nature name
Tree is an ultimate nature name, made famous by longtime Taylor Swift publicist Tree Paine, born Trina Snyder. With tree names like Maple and Oak on the rise, not to mention the immense popularity of…