585+ Botanical Baby Names

Made famous by the half-giant character of Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter series, this handsome Latinate name feels like a plausible possibility for a real child too, given its similarity to Ruben and Rue.

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

Masculine variation of Abeba.

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

The term "wintergreen" historically referred to plants that remain green through the winter, for which we use the word "evergreen" today. Gaultheria wintergreens, shrubs, contain the oil used to make wintergreen mint flavoring, used in chewing gum, toothpaste, and even root beer.

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.

The common name for the invasive weed scientists call Lespedeza cuneata has a Roman feel that's become sought after among certain parents. But soundalikes Circe and Servilia have much longer histories as first names.

She may have been an appealing Chinese heroine in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, but her name won't translate for a modern American girl. Better choices: Snow, or Flora.

In English, this Persian name looks harsher than its sound or meaning. But we think it has a lot of dignity; and if Dagmar can get a look it, why not Golnar?

In English, this Persian name looks harsher than its sound or meaning. But we think it has a lot of dignity; and if Dagmar can get a look it, why not Golnar?

This name gets given to a handful of Persian girls each year in both the USA and the UK.

Could be used in an Indian family for a garden-lover's son.

This Hopi boys' name refers to the bark of the cedar tree.

Peanut is a name you might call a baby in the womb, but at least one set of parents put it on the birth certificate too. General Hospital star Ingo Rademacher and his fiance Ehiku named their son Peanut Kai.

The Persian Golnar is likely a more wearable version of this ruby-colored fruit than this Thai name.

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.

A secret nature name for boys.

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?

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.

Kelila, which can also be spelled Kelilah, is a more distinctive and attractive Kayla relative.