195+Tree Baby Names

  1. Aranyu
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "forest"
    • Description:

      Aranyu is an Indian name rarely used in the US, though the meaning gives it a fashionable woodsy appeal.
  2. Figueroa
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  3. Mayo
    • Origin:

      Irish place-name
    • Meaning:

      "yew-tree plain"
    • Description:

      When ordering a baby name, hold the mayo.
  4. Beech
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "beech tree"
    • Description:

      If you prefer the woods to the ocean, you'll want to name your son (or daughter) Beech instead of Beach.
  5. Tree
    • Origin:

      Nature name
    • Description:

      Tree is an ultimate nature name, made famous by longtime Taylor Swift publicist Tree Paine, born Trina Snyder.
  6. Alameda
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "cottonwood grove"
    • Description:

      Common California place-name that could work for a girl.
  7. Noyce
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "walnut tree"
    • Description:

      As always, that oy sound is problematic.
  8. Ngaio
    • Origin:

      Maori
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  9. Hazelton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  10. Tamarisk
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  11. Eilon
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  12. Urki
    • Origin:

      Basque
    • Meaning:

      "birch tree"
    • Description:

      This botanical name is not as attractive as several other versions of the tree including Birch and Berkeley.
  13. Kamilah
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "perfect"
    • Description:

      One of the most adaptable of the Middle Eastern names, partly because of its similarity to the western Camilla.
  14. Palash
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "flowery tree"
    • Description:

      Could be used in an Indian family for a garden-lover's son.
  15. Lapu
    • Origin:

      Hopi
    • Meaning:

      "Cedar bark"
    • Description:

      This Hopi boys' name refers to the bark of the cedar tree.
  16. Oaklee
    • Origin:

      Variation of Oakley, English
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  17. Udell
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "yew-tree valley"
    • Description:

      A secret nature name for boys.
  18. Chaney
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  19. Ruska
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  20. Lizar
    • Origin:

      Basque tree name
    • Meaning:

      "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.