Nature Baby Names

Nature names bring the beauty of the outdoors into a child's name. They draw on trees, flowers, seasons, rivers and landscapes, and many parents find they offer a sense of calm and connection to the world around them.

Trees and plants appear often on this page. Willow is a graceful tree often found near water, Ivy is a climbing evergreen vine, and Rowan names the mountain ash, a choice used for both boys and girls. Sage works as an herb and as a word for wisdom, and Savannah refers to a grassy plain.

Water and seasons add more options. River, Brooke and Brooks all bring flowing water to mind, and Jordyn is a spelling of a name tied to the river Jordan. Autumn and Summer name the seasons, and Sierra means mountain range in Spanish. Eden recalls the garden of Genesis, Leilani is a Hawaiian name often translated as heavenly flowers, and Alondra means lark in Spanish. Nature names are often easy to spell and pronounce, and many work across genders. When choosing one, think about landscapes, seasons or places that matter to your family. These names also work beautifully as middle names, which can add a touch of the outdoors to a more traditional first name.