Baby Name Meanings · Nature, Place and Word Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English, Scottish
"son of Roy; son of Royce"
Roy, Royce, Royal, and Rory are all in the US Top 1000, where they join a plethora of surname-inspired names ending in -son . Royson is a new consideration, with a smart, handsome feel to it,…
Royal and Rory are both in the US Top 1000 for girls where they join a number of surname-inspired names ending in -son , from long-time favorite Madison to the newer Emerson. The yet to rank Royson…
Swedish, Old Norse
"frost lily"
This rare, botanical compound could make a bold middle name for a winter baby.
Variation of Shion or Zion, Japanese, Hebrew
"tide, aster + remembrance; highest point"
The name Xion has two separate origins, the first being from the Japanese unisex name, Shion. Comprised of elements meaning "tide", "aster", and "I remember", the Xion spelling was used for a female…
Japanese
"tide, aster, remembrance; poem + sound"
A unisex Japanese name, with a variety of meanings depending on which kanji combinations are used. It is often said to mean "aster", giving it a botanical tie, and a link to remembrance based on the…
Flower name, feminine form of Caspian
"white"
Caspia is both a feminization of the rising star Caspian, and the name of a flower that often grows near the sea or on salt marshes. Likely derived from the Latin term Caspii , meaning "white",…
Italian
"jasmine"
The Italian form of Jasmine and Yasmin.
Greek
"of flowers"
Sharing sounds with Anthea, Xanthe, and Ianthe, this melodic Greek name is associated with blooming flowers. The masculine form is Anthimos.
Derived from the Greek element anthos , Anthimos is a botanical name and a Saint's name associated with blooming flowers. The feminine form is Anthimi while the Latinized variation is Anthimus.
Variation of Rosaline or Roselène, combination of Rose and Madelaine, French, Portuguese
"supple horse or pretty rose; shining rose; rose from the high tower"
A name with a variety of possibly origins, Roselaine can be considered a variation Roseline, Rosalind, Roselène, or Rosaline or a compound name blending Rose and Helène, Rose and Elaine, or Rose and…
Flower name, elaboration of Aubrey
"trailing purple flower; elf ruler"
Aubrieta could be viewed as an alternative form of the popular Aubrey, however, it is also a botanical name. Named for illustrator and artist Claude Aubriet, it is a spreading, trailing plant with…
Icelandic
"fire lily"
A botanical name of Icelandic origin, Eldlilja literally translates to "fire lily". Scientifically known as Lilium bulbiferum, the lily gets its common name from its flowers which are bright yellow…
Compound name, Icelandic
"shining light + rose"
A bright and floral feeling smoosh name, combining Elín and Rós. It is a modern Icelandic creation that would be pronounced with a rolled R.
Hindi, Bhojpuri, Dutch
"lotus; lot"
A simple, floral boy name of Hindi origin, that coincides with a Dutch surname meaning "lot". Kavela is a feminine form, while an alternative spelling is Kavele.
Romanian
"fruit, rose"
A Romanian name, also used in Spain, Rodica could come from the Romanian element rod meaning "fruit", or the Greek element rhodon meaning "rose". A nature name either way, it is rare with familiar…
Turkish
"rose picking, rose growing"
A botanical name of Persian and Turkish origin, Gülçin is associated with cutting, picking, and tending to roses. Singer and songwriter Gülçin Ergül and actress Gülçin Santırcıoğlu are notable…
Romanian, feminine form of Viorel
"violet flower; Alpine Squill"
Elegant and distinctive, this Romanian botanical name refers to either the sweet violet flower or the Alpine Squill, both of which are violet in color. It could make an interesting choice for those…
"violet flower"
A lovely, botanical and V starting name for boys, derived from viorea , the Romanian word for the sweet violet flower. The name is predominantly used in Romania, but also in Moldova and Spain.
Hebrew
"lily"
An elaborate and pretty name with plenty of strength too, Chavatzelet means "lily". It likely comes from the phrase Chavatzelet HaSharon in the Old Testament book, the Song of Solomon , translating…
Popular culture
"sea of lillies"
Ethereal, yet with the familiarity of Lily about it, Lilliandil is a name created by Douglas Gresham for the movie adaptation of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader , based of C.S Lewis's Narnia novels.…
