999+ Nature Names for Babies

Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.

A pretty, prickly nature name from the Basque Country, also spelled Eloria.

Simple and down-to-earth, but would probably work best as a middle name.

A pretty and sparky Turkish nature name that is written with a dotted i.

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.

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

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.

Offbeat flower name, sure to raise some eyebrows. But with Lily, Rose, and even Daisy starting to wilt, more alluring blooms such as Geranium, Magnolia, and Azalea may blossom.

Maori nature name with a lovely flowing sound and meaning.

A genus of tropical shrubs that bear white and pink flowers.

A Welsh word name with a pretty nature meaning.

Fresh, evocative choice.

An international twist on the popular nature name Ivy. Heura derives from hedera, the Latin name for the plant.

Tahitian names are not well-known beyond the South Sea islands, but with their nature meanings and the new popularity of Hawaiian names, they may travel far in the future.

Marjoram is a herb and flower. With nicknames like Margie and Jo at the ready, we think that if Marigold can make a comeback, why not Marjoram?

Many traditional Russian names have ancient Greek origins, such as Kivela, which derives from Cybele. In Greek mythology, Cybele was the goddess of fertility, nature, and health.

A quirky Finnish nature name – sister to the Swedish Linnea – which could make for a cute and creative choice to honor family heritage or for a twin baby girl.

French form of Artemis, the ancient Greek goddess of hunting, nature, childbirth and chastity. It is given occasionally to girls in France.

The Faroese word for tufa — a limestone variety found in rivers and lakes — is a rare nature name in its country of origin.

While Hill reads as a nickname for Hillary, adding an S puts it in the same category as plural nature names like Rivers and Brooks. It also softens the name's image: one hill is an obstacle, but many together form a lovely landscape. Hills are also a recurring image and metaphor in both the New and Old Testament.