Ultimate Nature Baby Names

A sweet and rare spice name, which made its first and only appearance on the US baby name charts in 1969 — the year Neil Young's song "Cinnamon Girl" was released.

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

Literary heritage: the "Loony Tunes" girlfriend of Porky Pig. But with the increasing popularity of all kinds of unusual botanical names, Petunia may be a name we start to hear more of. Perhaps-more-pleasing Petunia alternatives: Petal, Posy, Poppy.

Avis is a bird name that's been in hibernation for awhile, possibly due to the car rental association, but it could make a return on the wings of Ava. Baldwin brother Daniel chose it for his daughter.

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

The field of nature names is constantly expanding to include all species of flowers and trees and animals and birds and even fish. In addition to its appeal for anglers, Pike recalls Zebulon Pike, the explorer who discovered and gave his name to Pike's Peak.

A slight elaboration on Forrest, with the same woodsy charm.

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.

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

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

Grrrr.

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.

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