Nature Names
- Morning
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
There are many lovely day/month/seasonal names -- and this is one of the most intriguing.
- Garland
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Garland is fragrant and celebratory, and also has a celebrity-tribute tie to the star of The Wizard of Oz.
- Evening
Origin:
Day nameDescription:
Though this feels like a new invention, people have used day names such as Morning and Afternoon for centuries -- and so why not Evening too? It's a lovely word with an evocative meaning and makes a perfect addition to this newly stylish group.
- Grove
Origin:
Nature nameMeaning:
"grove of trees"Description:
If you find Grover too fusty and furry, this is a much cooler-sounding alternative.
- Shadow
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"shade"Description:
A daring word name with a touch of mystique, Shadow is an edgy choice for a baby that some may say is best reserved for pets. Nevertheless, it has been appearing in the US stats for girls since 1974 and for boys since 1987.
- Petal
Origin:
English from GreekMeaning:
"leaf"Description:
Petal is the soft and sweet-smelling name of a character in the novel and film, The Shipping News. With the rise of such flower names as Poppy and Posy, we believe Petal — down-to-earth yet romantic — has its own appealingly distinctive style.
- Hill
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"someone who lives by a hill"Description:
Simple and down-to-earth, but would probably work best as a middle name.
- Falcon
Origin:
Bird nameDescription:
There is a whole new species of bird names open to the baby namer, from the light and feminine Lark to the sleek and powerful Falcon.
- Oceanus
Origin:
Mythological nameMeaning:
"ocean"Description:
Oceanus was the Titan in ancient Greek mythology who rules what they thought was the body of water that surrounded the Earth. Oceanus was, appropriately enough, the name of the baby born on the Mayflower. Modern variations include Ocean, Oceana, and Oceane, a popular French name for girls.
- Silver
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
" a metallic chemical element with atomic number 47"Description:
Among the first wave of word names used in the hippie era, it actually is a legitimate girl's name with a lot of luster.
- Clove
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
Clove is one of a whole tantalizing genre of spice names that might work for a boy. Clovis could be considered a long form.
- Ellwood
Description:
Ellwood is a masculine name of Old English origin, composed of the elements 'ell' (old, elder, or foreign) and 'wood' (forest). This surname-turned-first-name literally means 'elder forest' or 'old forest.' Ellwood had modest popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1910s-1930s, but has since become quite rare as a given name. It carries a vintage, distinguished quality that evokes images of wooded estates and English countryside. The name has seen occasional revival interest among parents drawn to its nature associations and vintage character. Ellwood shares similarities with other woodland-inspired names like Woodrow and Forrest while offering the friendly nickname options of Ellie or Woody. Its uncommon status makes it distinctive without being difficult to spell or pronounce.
- Spring
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Word nameDescription:
Spring doesn't sound half as contemporary as Winter, which has become the cool season name.
- Eagle
Origin:
Nature nameMeaning:
"eagle, a bird"Description:
Solemn but soaring name with patriotic symbolism.
- Land
Origin:
Word name or diminutive of LandonMeaning:
"long hill"Description:
One of the simplest, most down-to-earth yet evocative of the word names, which could work — especially as a middle.
- Tiger
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"animal name"Description:
Other wild animals like Fox, Wolf and Bear are catching on as baby names, and Tiger is a rarer option with several famous namesakes, including golf champ Tiger Woods, who was born Eldrick. Other famous Tigers include Indian actor Tiger Shroff, born Jai, and British actor Tyger Drew-Honey, who spells his name with a Y.
- Afternoon
Origin:
English, “afternoon”Description:
An early day name worthy of consideration today for someone seeking a truly unusual name.
- Windy
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"windy"Description:
And her sisters, Stormy and Sunny.
- OLEANDER
- SHEFALI
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