Names That Mean Tree

Model Trish Goff's Nima is a boy, but the a ending gives this name a feminine feel.

This botanical name can be used for both boys and girls.

As Oliver's fan base spreads throughout the English-speaking and Euro-centered worlds, other forms of the popular name are sure to gain attention.

Perkūnas was the Baltic god of thunder, one of the most important deities of Baltic mythology. His name is derived from a Proto-Indo-European word meaning "oak tree" or "fir tree", which he also ruled over.

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.

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

Sounds incomplete, like a pet form of Miranda.

Familiar English surname now associated with the Abercrombie & Fitch offshoot.

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

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

If you're looking for an honor name for grandpa Tom, this could be a good choice. It's also used as a male short form of the name in Eastern Europe.

Creative Alani spelling gaining traction.

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.

One of the few masculine names derived from a feminine name, in this case, Bjork.

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".

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".