Nature, Place and Word Names · Baby Name Meanings
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Golnar
Persian
"pomegranate flower"
A Persian name with a pretty meaning and a dignified sound, Golnar is floral and fruity with orange-red hues. Notable bearers include businesswoman, Golnar Khosrowshahi and singer Golnar Shahyar. An…
Grainne
Irish
"grain or love"
Grainne is the Irish form of the name often Anglicized as Grania. It was the name of the ancient grain goddess and also of the fiancee of mythological hero Finn McCool and lover of Dermot, who was a…
Lililehua
Hawaiian
"scarlet sage"
A pretty, botanical choice that features in a much covered song called Pua Lililehua , this is the Hawaiian name for salvia coccinea, a plant with bright red flowers, more commonly known as Scarlet…
Vidonia
Portuguese, Spanish, Latin
"vine branch; gift of life"
A rare and bright name with the appealing V initial of Vivian and Violet, Vidonia is of Portuguese or Spanish origin and may mean "branch of the vine", associating it with grapes and vineyards. Other…
Astilbe
Word name, Greek
"plant with pink, red, and white flower spikes"
An unusual botanical name, Astilbe could make an intriguing floral choice and work as an alternative to the likes of Aster, Thisbe, and Phoebe. It is the name of a hardy perennial plant with fluffy…
Lavandin
Botanical name
"blue, gray flower"
An undiscovered floral name, Lavandin is the name of a hybrid plant, created by crossing English and Portuguese lavender. The result is a larger plant with more flowers, that is particularly good for…
Samphire
English, French
"St. Peter's Herb"
A nature name, a word name, and an sea-inspired option, this as yet undiscovered name might just fit in with the likes of Samuel, Saint, and Sage. Used to describe a plant that grows near the sea,…
Liliom
Hungarian
"lily"
A floral and unisex Hungarian name, Liliom feels close enough to Liam and to Lilian that it could work across any gender. Derived from the Latin lilum , it has been used since the 9th or 10th century…
Alisander
Variation of Alexander, English, Greek
"defending men"
Sleek and poetic, Alisander is a Medieval form of Alexander, notably appearing in Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur . An appealing choice to those who like the strength of Alexander, the literary…
Grania
Variation of Grainne, Irish
"the loved one or grain of corn"
In addition to being the appellation of an ancient grain goddess, this name was also borne by two mythic Irish figures, one of whom was betrothed to legendary chieftain Finn MacCool, the other the…
Azahar
Spanish, Arabic
"orange blossom, flower"
Bright and distinctive with a nature-related meaning, Azahar is taken from one of many titles for the Virgin Mary, in this case, Nuestra Señora del Azahar meaning "Our Lady of the Orange Blossom".…
Grove
Nature name
"grove of trees"
If you find Grover too fusty and furry, this is a much cooler-sounding alternative.
Akacia
Variation of Acacia, Greek
"thorny"
Akacia is a feminine name inspired by the acacia tree, known for its durability and beautiful blossoms. This botanical name derives from Greek roots meaning 'thorny,' reflecting the tree's protective…
Grover
English
"one who lives near a grove of trees"
Forget the furry blue Muppet, forget corpulent President Cleveland (not too difficult), and consider this name anew. We think it's spunky, a little funky, and well worth a second look, similar in…
Gwydion
Welsh
"born of trees"
A name from Welsh mythology. In the Mabinogion , Gwydion was a powerful magician who made his nephew a wife from flowers (Blodeuwedd, meaning "face of flowers").
Pennyroyal
Nature name
A unique compound name taken from a variety of mint known for its medicinal properties.
Maile
Hawaiian nature name
Captivating and appealing name — a maile is a vine used to make leis — getting noticed via writer Maile Meloy. Many pronounce it ala Miley, as in Cyrus, though native Hawaiian speakers say the…
Hadar
Israeli place name and Hebrew
"fruit or glory"
A Hebrew name also used for girls, with many variations to choose from. Hadara is another version. The name is associated with the holiday of Sukkot.
Hanako
Japanese
"flower child"
Hanako has a delicate sound and quaint meaning -- but there's a catch. According to widespread urban legend in Japan, Hanako is the name of the ghost of a little girl who haunts school bathrooms, who…
Hazelton
English
"settlement near hazel trees"
Unless it was your grandmother's maiden name, and you're using it in the middle place, we don't think so. Could be confused with Hazelden, a leading rehab facility.