195+Tree Baby Names
- Aranyu
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"forest"Description:
Aranyu is an Indian name rarely used in the US, though the meaning gives it a fashionable woodsy appeal.
- Figueroa
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"fig tree"Description:
This surname ultimately derives from a Galician place name meaning "fig tree", but has spread all over the Spanish-speaking world. It's not certain if it's ever been used as a first name, but it could work - especially as it's reminiscent of the operatic character Figaro.
- Mayo
Origin:
Irish place-nameMeaning:
"yew-tree plain"Description:
When ordering a baby name, hold the mayo.
- Beech
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"beech tree"Description:
If you prefer the woods to the ocean, you'll want to name your son (or daughter) Beech instead of Beach.
- Tree
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
Tree is an ultimate nature name, made famous by longtime Taylor Swift publicist Tree Paine, born Trina Snyder.
- Alameda
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"cottonwood grove"Description:
Common California place-name that could work for a girl.
- Noyce
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"walnut tree"Description:
As always, that oy sound is problematic.
- Ngaio
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"reflections on the water"Description:
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.
- Hazelton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"settlement near hazel trees"Description:
Unless it was your grandmother's maiden name, and you're using it in the middle place, we don't think so. Could be confused with Hazelden, a leading rehab facility.
- Tamarisk
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"tree name"Description:
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.
- Eilon
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"oak tree"Description:
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.
- Urki
Origin:
BasqueMeaning:
"birch tree"Description:
This botanical name is not as attractive as several other versions of the tree including Birch and Berkeley.
- Kamilah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"perfect"Description:
One of the most adaptable of the Middle Eastern names, partly because of its similarity to the western Camilla.
- Palash
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"flowery tree"Description:
Could be used in an Indian family for a garden-lover's son.
- Lapu
Origin:
HopiMeaning:
"Cedar bark"Description:
This Hopi boys' name refers to the bark of the cedar tree.
- Oaklee
Origin:
Variation of Oakley, EnglishMeaning:
"oak clearing"Description:
While Oakley is remarkable even in terms of girl-boy distribution, the Oaklee spelling variation is used much more often on girls.
- Udell
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"yew-tree valley"Description:
A secret nature name for boys.
- Chaney
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"oak tree"Description:
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.
- Ruska
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"autumn foliage"Description:
Ruska is a Finnish word referring to autumn foliage — often specifically autumn in Lapland, Finland where the colors are vibrant and magical.
- Lizar
Origin:
Basque tree nameMeaning:
"Ash tree"Description:
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.