Nature Names
- Garland
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Garland is fragrant and celebratory, and also has a celebrity-tribute tie to the star of The Wizard of Oz.
- 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.
- Flower
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"flower"Description:
Florence, Flora, and a whole plethora of botanical names are in style at the moment, but simple Flower remains rare. Perhaps it's the association with the little skunk in Bambi, or because it rhymes with flour used for cooking, but with Clover and Meadow in the charts, perhaps Flower might be one to reconsider.
- Haywood
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"fenced forest; forest guardian"Description:
Haywood is a masculine name of English origin that began as a surname referring to 'a person who lived near a fenced forest' or 'a forest guardian.' Combining the Old English elements 'haga' (enclosure or hedge) and 'wudu' (wood), it evokes imagery of wooded landscapes and natural protection.
- Morning
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Word nameDescription:
There are many lovely day/month/seasonal names -- and this is one of the most intriguing.
- Garnet
Origin:
Jewel name, from the FrenchMeaning:
"pomegranate"Description:
One of the jewel names in use a hundred years ago, due for revival along with sisters Ruby and Pearl.
- Pembroke
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"bluff, headland"Description:
Better suited to a stuffy school than a little boy, but it nevertheless has a preppy air that may appeal to some.
- Rock
Origin:
Word name or diminutive of RoccoMeaning:
"rock or rest"Description:
Rock definitely has a macho image, if a somewhat caricatured one, ala The Rock. But with the rise of word names and also of tough guy names, Rock feels more plausible than it did a generation ago.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hill
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"someone who lives by a hill"Description:
Simple and down-to-earth, but would probably work best as a middle name.
- Breeze
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Most will see this as a refreshing middle name possibility, but Bristol Palin baby daddy Levi Johnston used it as a first name for his new daughter, Breeze Beretta.
- Berry
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Nature nameDescription:
With the recent arrival of fruit names like Apple and Plum, this more traditional example, symbolic of fertility, might rise in popularity. Photographer Berry Berenson was born Berinthia.
- 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.
- 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.
- Eagle
Origin:
Nature nameMeaning:
"eagle, a bird"Description:
Solemn but soaring name with patriotic symbolism.
- Afternoon
Origin:
English, “afternoon”Description:
An early day name worthy of consideration today for someone seeking a truly unusual name.
- 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.
- OLEANDER
- SHEFALI
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