999+ Nature Names for Babies

One of the simplest, most down-to-earth yet evocative of the word names, which could work — especially as a middle.

A handsome Icelandic nature name also used in very small numbers in Sweden and Denmark.

This unisex nature name is more common among baby girls due to its similarities to the popular name Isla.

Highly unusual water name -- and actor Colin surname -- with a Scottish burr. Firth derives from the Old Norse word fjord.

This fragrant name was sometimes seen in hippie communes in the days of flower power.

Unusual and simple nature name worthy of further consideration.

The unique O-ending makes this name memorable, especially for someone with ties to Texas.

Broadening your horizons when choosing a name for your baby may lead you here. Horizon feels like the cousin of names like Meridian, Geo and Stellar - scientific spins on nature names. Rize is the usual nickname for this choice.

Mawar is another of the "rose" variants that is almost unheard of outside its home country (in this case, Indonesia), but which deserves consideration given its lilting sound.

Ridge has been rising rapidly for boys for a few years now, entering the Top 1000 in 2015. Now this subtle nature name has debuted in the charts on the girl's side as well.

One of the few French words/names not attractive to the American ear. It's pronounced moo-gay, not a winner on either syllable. Alternatives: Liliane, Lily, Lilou, Manon.

Iraia is one of those uncommon names that have two different meanings and derivations, one female and one male. The girls' version is a Basque name found throughout the Mediterranean with a nature meaning. As a boys' name, Iraia is a tradtiional Maori name.

A sweet nature name, derived from sól "sun" and ey "island", which is the Icelandic word for the buttercup flower. In the Faroe islands it is also found as a short form of Sólja "buttercup".

A bold, unisex virtue name that first made the charts for boys in 1990 and girls in 2008. Millennials may associate it with the Cartoon Network show Courage the Cowardly Dog, about a timid, good-natured dog by the name.

An obscure name from Greek mythology — Drosera was a nymph — with a quirky, ethereal meaning.

More commonly known as the Mongolian Gazelle, the Zeren is an antelope native to the steppes of Central Asia.

Sure you could just use Meadow or Lark. But if you really want to go for it, Meadowlark is an option. Meadowlark Lemon, born Meadow Lemon, was a (male) American basketball player known as the "Clown Prince" of the Harlem Globetrotters who played professionally for nearly 40 years.

A powerful Cree nature-related word turned name.

The Daintree Rainforest in Queensland is a part of the largest continuous rainforest in Australia. It was named after Richard Daintree, an early Australian geologist and photographer. His surname in English in origin, derived from the Middle English dene, meaning "valley."

A popular female name in Turkey, with a lush nature meaning.