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Natural Male Names

SlyHeaven
By SlyHeaven
Updated Tue Apr 25 2023
Here is a selection of nature themed male names. Whether you are looking for a special baby name or perhaps one for a fictional character, you should definitely find one here to suit your taste. :)
  1. Ash

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Asher, English

    • Meaning:

      "ash tree"

    • Description:

      Ash has Southern charm plus the arboreal-nature appeal. Plus your little boy will prize Ash as the name of the hero of the Pokemon cartoons. Ash can also be a dashing short form of Asher, Ashton, or any other "Ash" name.
  2. Briar

    • Origin:

      Nature name, English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a thorny patch"

    • Description:

      This word name entered the US Top 1000 for both genders in 2015, though it premiered a little higher for girls. There are still more baby girls named Briar than baby boys -- 594 vs. 361 in 2021 -- but it's rising in popularity for both. Briar fits the trend for nature names, and it also offers a fresh option for honoring a Brian.
  3. Cypress

    • Origin:

      botanical name

    • Description:

      Attractive entry into the tree name genre, joining Ash, Oak, and Juniper. Over 110 baby boys were named Cypress in the US last year, along with 70 baby girls.
  4. Forrest

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "dweller near the woods"

    • Description:

      Forrest is one of the earliest appealingly sylvan, outdoorsy choices, borne by newsman Sawyer, actor Whitaker, and football Hall of Famer Gregg. Forrest Gates was a character on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
  5. Fox

    • Origin:

      Animal name

    • Description:

      Fox is one animal name backed by a longish tradition, and then popularized via the lead character Fox Mulder on X Files. Fox is simple, sleek, and a little bit wild, and could make an interesting middle name.
  6. Frost

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "freezing"

    • Description:

      Long heard as a last name, as in venerable poet Robert, U.K. talk show host David, British actress Sadie and old Jack Frost, Frost has suddenly entered the scene as a possible first, along with other seasonal weather names like Winter and Snow.
  7. Lake

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      Evocative modern unisex choice brought into the spotlight by actress Lake Bell.
  8. Linden

    • Origin:

      Variation of Lyndon

    • Meaning:

      "linden tree hill"

    • Description:

      The graceful, natural image of the verdant shade tree transcends any connection with President Johnson.
  9. Ocean

    • Origin:

      English, nature name

    • Meaning:

      "ocean"

    • Description:

      Nature names like Ocean and River are flowing back into favor, especially with nature lovers and green-oriented parents. In 2024, it was given to 483 boys and 325 girls, making this a unisex favorite in the US, while in the UK, it is considerably more popular for girls.
  10. Thistle

    • Origin:

      botanical name

    • Description:

      The thistle is the botanical emblem of Scotland and would make a good if unusual patriotic choice for people with Scottish heritage. One of the few flower names that could be worn by a boy with as much ease as a girl.
  11. Thorn

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "prickle"

    • Description:

      Rose and Briar are popular, and Hawthorn is cool – so why not the equally prickly Thorn? Add an E to give it a surnamey spin.