Ultimate Nature Baby Names

  1. Spruce
    • Origin:

      Tree name
    • Description:

      A handsome, spruced-up post-Bruce tree name.
  2. Grove
    • Origin:

      Nature name
    • Meaning:

      "grove of trees"
    • Description:

      If you find Grover too fusty and furry, this is a much cooler-sounding alternative.
  3. Crane
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "crane"
    • Description:

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

      Word name, English from Tupi
    • Meaning:

      "pepper"
    • Description:

      Spicy.
  5. Webb
    • Origin:

      English occupational name
    • Meaning:

      "weaver"
    • Description:

      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.
  6. Oasis
    • Origin:

      Egyptian
    • Meaning:

      "fertile spot in a desert"
    • Description:

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

      English, German, Norse, Danish tree name
    • Meaning:

      "red, brown"
    • Description:

      Strong, straight, and leafy, one of the new tree names used mostly as middles.
  8. Mesa
    • Origin:

      Spanish, Thai
    • Meaning:

      "table; April"
    • Description:

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

      Vegetable and herb name
    • Description:

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

      Bird name
    • Description:

      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.
  11. Forrester
    • Origin:

      Surname name
    • Meaning:

      "woodsman"
    • Description:

      A slight elaboration on Forrest, with the same woodsy charm.
  12. Nutmeg
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "musk nut"
    • Description:

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

      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.
  14. Moss