Ultimate Nature Baby Names

If you find Grover too fusty and furry, this is a much cooler-sounding alternative.

Word name possibility carrying the scent of licorice-like anise. Fennel gets its own name from the Latin word feniculum, meaning "little hay".

Kenyon is a very engaging British surname name, the middle y giving it a kind of southwestern canyonesque undertone.

Worthy sibling for Oak, Elm, Juniper, and Spruce.

This pleasant single-syllable surname might be especially appealing to someone involved with the internet (and who isn't?)--even if some others might see it as a drawback.

One of the more unusual of the current crop of strong, single-syllable boys' names, evoking the images of both old-fashioned blackboards and modern stepping-stones and countertops.

Grrrr.

This elegant surname has great potential to turn into an unusual first name, especially with its literary associations to both Stephen and Hart Crane.

A distinctive word name with musical ties, Oasis was given to 20 girls in 2024, compared with 14 in 2023.

Aromatic spice used in cooking, and a cute route to Meg, Nutmeg is predominantly used on pets rather than humans.

Mesa is both the term for a flat-topped mountain, derived from the Spanish word for "table", and the Thai variation of April.

Spicy.

Gazelle is a feminine name derived directly from the animal name, referring to the swift, graceful antelope known for its elegance and speed. The word itself traces back through French and Arabic origins, ultimately from the Arabic 'ghazāl.' As a given name, Gazelle embodies qualities of grace, beauty, and agility. Though uncommon as a personal name, it falls within the category of nature and animal names that have gained some popularity in recent decades. Gazelle appeals to parents seeking names with clear imagery and positive symbolic associations. The name conveys a sense of freedom, natural beauty, and elegance, making it an evocative choice for those drawn to names with connections to the natural world.