Names That Mean Tree

New Zealand writer Ngaio (born Edith Ngaio) Marsh is the best-known bearer of this Maori nature name, properly pronounced ng (like the end of sing) -EYE-oh. It is the name of a tree indigenous to New Zealand, also called the Mousehole Tree.

As always, that oy sound is problematic.

Eilon, a fraternal twin of the name Elon, was the Biblical grandson of Jacob. A rare name, Elon is getting some recent notice thanks to Tesla maker Elon Musk.

Associated with the mononymic Icelandic singer and her iconic swan dress.

This botanical name is not as attractive as several other versions of the tree including Birch and Berkeley.

Slavic feminine form of Oliver, with definite potential in the era of Olivia and Olive.

Tamari is a rare form of Tamar that used on girls and boys in the US. Beware that tamari is a gluten-free soy sauce-like condiment.

Beautiful meaning for parents fond of nature-themed names that are a little less obvious. Actor Chaney Kley was one famous bearer of this surname-name.

The Spanish word for tree would make a distinct and offbeat nature name.

Also know as the salt cedar, a plant known for enduring harsh conditions. This makes Tamarisk an intriguing nature name, suggesting resilience and strength, similar to the name Oak for boys.

Common Asian surname also works as a first, as with the singer Chan Marshall, also known as Cat Power (and born Charlyn).

Could be used in an Indian family for a garden-lover's son.

A soft form of Keziah used in Nordic countries, predominantly Norway.

The pronunciation may not be intuitive to English speakers, but this Finnish nature name is a top choice in its country of origin. Pihla derives from pihlaja, the Finnish word for the rowan tree.

If you go off of the 100 Year Rule, Geneva should be coming back into style right about now. Which means we could be hearing more of the Jeneva variation as well.

An intriguing surname option with ties to the natural world and to cool names like Hollis and Holland. But beware: another origin of the surname is from Old French horier meaning "pimp, brothel keeper".

Ashley lost some of her substance.

In the Basque lands of Spain, this name is reserved for boys. But given it's similarity to the name Lisa, we think that this might be ripe for claiming by girls.