Whimsical Nature Fairy Names

Coriander

Greek

"bed bug"

This herb is also known as cilantro. It's meaning, "bed bug" is on account of its smell, characterized by the ancient Greeks as bed bug-like.

Fern

English

"plant name"

A fresh, green, rising nature name for girls that would make a cool possibility for a baby boy as well. It has ranked in the US Top 1000 for boys a handful of times since naming records began.

Hyacinth

English, Greek

"blue larkspur; precious stone"

Though it may not be as sweet and gentle as, say, Violet, the purple-hued Hyacinth still might hold some appeal for the parent seeking a truly unconventional flower name. In Greek mythology…

Sycamore

Nature name

"fig mulberry"

Tree name with a pleasant sound and rhythm.

Saffron

Spice name

This spice name is typically used for girls, but we see no reason it couldn't join the growing list of gender-neutral nature names.