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Nature names - esita

  1. Pansy

    • Origin:

      English flower name from French

    • Meaning:

      "thought"

    • Description:

      Pansy is an early floral name that lost credibility when it became a derogatory slang term for gay people. Better these days: Posy or Poppy.
  2. Sequoia

    • Description:

      Sequoia is a masculine name derived from the name of the massive redwood trees native to California, which were themselves named after Sequoyah (c.1770-1843), the Cherokee silversmith who created a syllabary for the Cherokee language. As a given name, Sequoia evokes qualities of strength, longevity, and natural majesty—sequoia trees are among the largest and longest-living organisms on Earth. This name has gained modest popularity in the United States since the late 20th century as part of the trend toward nature-inspired names. While still uncommon, Sequoia appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with Native American connections and powerful natural symbolism. Though listed here as masculine, it's worth noting that Sequoia is used for children of all genders.

  3. Jonquil

    • Origin:

      English flower name, from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "reed"

    • Description:

      Jonquil is an unusual flower name that is less outlandish than Daffodil and less common than Daisy. It just might appeal to parents seeking a singular botanical option.

      Unlike most flower names, Jonquil wasn't introduced until the 1940s, and saw some usage in the U.K. during the forties and fifties.

  4. Huon

    • Origin:

      Tasmanian tree name

    • Meaning:

      "huon river pine"

    • Description:

      A name gaining recognition in Australia, based on the huon pine tree which grows in Tasmania. Boatbuilders especially love this rare wood, which floats well, is resistant to rot, and has a strong pine-y scent.
  5. Nerine

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Description:

      A new brand of eyedrop.
  6. Primula

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "first rose"

    • Description:

      Primula is related to Primrose, the name and the flower, and would make a quirky yet charming (or is it charming yet quirky?) botanical name for a first daughter.
  7. Mimosa

    • Origin:

      Latin plant name

    • Description:

      Adventurous parents are venturing deeper into the garden in search of fresh names, but remember that this also makes for an alcoholic brunch.
  8. Flordelis

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "fleur de lys"

    • Description:

      This name was occasionally used in the Middle Ages by members of the House of Sicily. A revival of this floral name would make an interesting addition to the increasingly broad selection of botanical names being used at the moment.
  9. Winika

    • Origin:

      Maori

    • Meaning:

      "Christmas orchid"

    • Description:

      With the rise of all those other popular feminine W names, like Winnie, Willa and Winona, why not consider the lovely Winika? Win and Winnie are likely nicknames and it is associated with a dainty Pacific orchid that blossoms at Christmas time. If you're looking for international names for Christmas babies, this is one for the short list.
  10. Starling

    • Origin:

      Bird name

    • Description:

      Unusual choice that was the original name of children's illustrator Tasha Tudor, but is an interesting elaboration of Star, taking it into avian territory.
  11. Erie

    • Origin:

      American place-name

    • Description:

      One of the Great Lakes and a city next to it, named after a Native American people. This name swings between being more popular for boys and girls, but is currently rare for both. It could also be short for a, Er- name like Erasmus. Be aware that it sounds like the word "eerie".
  12. Nigella

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Nigel; botanical name from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "black"

    • Description:

      A name that sounded unthinkably priggish until it became attached to Domestic Goddess British TV chef Nigella Lawson (named for her father), who gave it a big dollop of glamour.
  13. Thyme

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      Fragrant herb often used for cooking, but scarcely as a name.
  14. Elbe

    • Description:

      Elbe is an uncommon feminine name derived from the Elbe River, one of Central Europe's major waterways flowing through the Czech Republic and Germany before reaching the North Sea. As a given name, Elbe carries geographic and natural associations while offering a distinctive brevity. Its Germanic roots give it a European flavor, though it remains rare as a personal name worldwide. The name's connection to a powerful, historically significant river lends it connotations of strength and continuity. Elbe may appeal to parents with German heritage or those seeking short, distinctive names with natural elements. Its simplicity and unique character make it memorable despite its rarity in naming practices.
  15. Tasman

    • Origin:

      Dutch, unknown

    • Description:

      When Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman became one of the first Europeans to find Australia, he gave his name to a sea and to an island. in turn some parents have chosen to honor their homeland by choosing this name for their child. Tasma is the feminine version.
  16. Elouera

    • Origin:

      Australian Aboriginal

    • Meaning:

      "a pleasant place"

    • Description:

      Elouera has potential for people looking for unusual versions of popular "Elle" names like Ellen, Eleanor and Ella. This Aboriginal Australian place name is filled with the mellifluous sounds that are in style at the moment
  17. Karri

    • Origin:

      Australian Aboriginal or variation of Karri, English

    • Meaning:

      "eucalyptus tree; free man"

    • Description:

      Karri is a beautiful Australian native tree famous for its richly-colored strong wood. It's a name that travels well - and one of the few tree names that lends itself more to girls than boys.
  18. Sirocco

    • Origin:

      Arabic, Italian

    • Meaning:

      "warm wind"

    • Description:

      A cool and breezy nature name with a stylish sound, used in the Scirocco spelling by Volkswagen for one of its cars.
  19. Tamarisk

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "tree name"

    • Description:

      Also know as the salt cedar, a plant known for enduring harsh conditions. This makes Tamarisk an intriguing nature name, suggesting resilience and strength, similar to the name Oak for boys.
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