Nature, Place and Word Names
300+ Food Baby Names
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Honey
Word name
Honey entered the US Top 1000 for the first time ever in 2024, following the lead of parents in England, who've elevated this nickname-name to the Top 300 girls' names in the UK. Honey's popularity…
Reuben
Hebrew
"behold, a son"
Reuben is derived from the Hebrew words ra’a , meaning "to see, to understand," and ben , "son." As a phrase it translates to "behold, a son." In the Bible, Reuben is Jacob's first-born son by Leah…
Almila
Turkish
"red apple"
This pretty Turkish nature name is borne by actress Almila Bagriacik, who has appeared in various German films and TV series.
Allium
Latin
"garlic"
Allium is the genus of all onion-y plants, including garlic, leeks, shallots, scallions, and chives. It makes an intriguing nouveau nature name or update to Allison.
Akita
Japanese place name
"field of rice"
Also a dog breed
Anzu
Japanese
"apricot"
A representative Japanese name with a meaning symbolizing ripeness.
Apple
English nature name
"apple"
When people talk about unique baby names, Apple is often one of the first examples they mention. Apple made international headlines when Gwyneth Paltrow chose this wholesome fruit name for her…
Apricot
Fruit name
A very unique fruit name heard more often on peachy-colored dogs than on baby girls.
Araminta
Literature, compound of Arabella and Aminta, Greek
"loveable; unyielding + defender; unfading"
Araminta is a poetic and enchanting eighteenth-century invention with plenty of elegance and a touch of old-fashioned clunkiness. It first appeared in William Congreve's 17th century comedy The Old…
Arista
Greek or Latin
"the best; ear of corn"
From the root for aristocrat, an upwardly mobile choice -- or if you go by its other meaning, an earthy delicious choice. Arista is a rare name for girls that has the popular A beginning-and-ending…
Anona
Latin
"corn, grain"
Name of the Roman goddess of harvest and grain, appropriate for a fall baby. And a palindrome too!
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…
Annonaria
Latin
"she who supplies corn"
In Roman mythology, Annonaria was an aspect of the goddess Fortuna. Her name is derived from the Latin annona , meaning "corn" or "grain".
Annona
Latin
"corn, grain"
The Roman goddess Annona personified Rome's grain supply. Her name is derived from the Latin word annōna , meaning "corn" or "grain," which ultimately originated from annus , "year."
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…
Ajda
Slovene
"buckwheat"
A Top 20 name in Slovenia that is homophonous with Ida.
Acai
Brazilian Portuguese fruit and tree name
Fad fruit name or a trendy syllable smash? We aren't certain, but we have noticed a number of babies name Acai on the US charts. Spelled Açai, with a cedilla, it's the name of a Brazilian palm that…
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.
Alani
Hawaiian
"orange tree"
A name known in several cultures.
Anara
Kazakh, Persian, and Hindi
"pomegranate flower"
Anara is a name that strikes a perfect balance between simple and unusual. It's easy to understand and pronounce for a Westerner, and yet it's highly distinctive, used for only 24 girls in the US in…