Plague's probably horrible taste

Arbor is a quirky nature name with holiday vibes.

The final e adds a big purple bow to what has already become a pink name. Try Brook or better, Brooks.

Chet is an old-fashioned short form that, ala Ned and Joe, is starting to sound cool again.

Fallon was one of the first of the unisex surname names, but thanks to "Dynasty" in the 1980s it now has a feminine image. For a boy, try Phelan instead.

It feels like Finch should be a modern bird name that's as popular as Wren or Lark, but that's not the case - so it's one to consider if you're looking for a nature name that's familiar but rare.

Heron may feel like a very usable nature name -- the heron is a long-legged wading bird -- but it was also the name of a 1st century Greek inventor and of an Egyptian saint. Highly unusual yet easy to understand and meaningful on several levels, Heron is a fantastic choice.