31 Unique Nature Names

Reddish dye that sounds as if it could be a real name — of the outdated, Old World, Yetta-Hedda variety.

This evocative name of a dramatic tropical Indian fig tree is ready to move west.

Obsolete Swanhild gives way to oh-so-modern Swan, joining the flock of newly fashionable bird names such as Wren and Lark. In France, the Swann spelling is fashionable for both sexes. But Swan carries an image of grace, though perhaps also a bit of languor. It's a lovely and original name, right for our times.

A handsome, spruced-up post-Bruce tree name.

A rarer-than-rare floral name with a sting in the tail!

Easy to pronounce and with good nickname potential, this bird name is given to a handful of boys and girls each year in the US

Solemn but soaring name with patriotic symbolism.

Has the offbeat quality and macho feel -- like Stone and Flint -- that appeals to increasing numbers of modern parents.

A slow and sultry southern choice that's definitely cool for babies of either gender.

A tough and rugged nature name.

A genus of tropical shrubs that bear white and pink flowers.