999+ Nature Names for Babies

A Dutch, Finnish and Sorbian form of Mary, which also happens to mean "berry" in Finnish, giving it a sweet naturey charm.

The bright sunrose flower – officially known as helianthemum – comes in several vibrant colors, most commonly bright sunshine yellow. A sunny, quirky nature name possibility.

Feather, though it was used for a character in a Walter Mosley novel, seems too light and fluttery for a real-life girl.

nature namesare in, and even fish names like Pike and Salmon are open for consideration.

Hiking enthusiasts might want to consider this nature name, though it also has the connotation of someone lagging behind.

When ordering a baby name, hold the mayo.

In botany, a catkin is a long, thin flower cluster found on trees such as willow, hazel, oak and birch. The word derives from Middle Dutch katteken "kitten", due to the resemblance to a kitten's furry tail.

One of the most adaptable of the Middle Eastern names, partly because of its similarity to the western Camilla.

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.

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.

A nature name used in Catalonia, derived from the word for a vine or vineyard. It sounds like (and has the same origin as) Vignette, which has several English meanings in art, literature, and tax.

Olympic athlete Usain Bolt introduced this unusual and electric nature name to the lexicon when he chose it for his daughter's middle name: Olympia Lightning Bolt. Now there's a name with layers of meaning!

Moana may be the best-known South Sea Islander name thanks to Disney. This puts a male spin on the appealing nature name.

A virtually unknown choice in the U.S. -- after 20 years of researching names, we've just heard of it ourselves -- but definitely attractive and usable for the baby namer who truly wants something different.

With River and Ocean becoming mainstream, why not consider Sea?

An epithet of the Hindu goddess Parvati, Bhavani is a mother goddess thought to be the power of nature and the source of creative energy.

A strong and interesting nature name of Native American (Mapuche) origin.

This alluring Spanish nature name would fit in with classmates Mar, Cielo, and Sol.

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

One of the more unusual nature names, that of a variety of pine tree. Tam might sleeken and modernize it.