Nature Inspired Baby Names, Flowers, Trees, Water and Sky
“Nature name” covers a wide range, so this page groups picks by what part of nature they draw from, flowers and plants, trees, water, and sky, since a parent drawn to botanical names is not always drawn to celestial ones.
Flower and botanical names
- Willow (English, from the tree, also carries a flexible, resilient association)
- Ivy (English, from the climbing plant)
- Fern (English, from the plant)
- Dahlia (named after botanist Anders Dahl)
- Fleur (French, meaning flower)
- Daisy (English, from the flower, associated with innocence)
Tree names
- Juniper (English, from the evergreen shrub)
- Elowen (Cornish, meaning elm tree)
- Sage (English, from the herb, also carries a wisdom association through the unrelated word “sage” meaning wise)
Ocean and water names
- Marina (Latin, meaning of the sea)
- Moana (Polynesian, meaning ocean)
- Kai (Hawaiian, meaning sea)
- Ocean (English, used directly as a given name)
Celestial names
- Luna (Latin, meaning moon, tied to the Roman moon goddess, currently one of the most popular girls’ names in the US)
- Aurora (Latin, meaning dawn, also the name for the northern lights)
- Aurelia (Latin, meaning golden)
- Estelle (French, meaning star)
Quick facts
| Common categories | flower/botanical, tree, water, sky/celestial |
| Common origins | Latin, English, Polynesian, French |
| Note | Luna and Willow are both currently among the most used nature names in the US |
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular nature name right now?
Luna is currently one of the most popular names overall in the US, and it is also one of the most chosen celestial nature names.
Are nature names only used for girls?
No. Names like Kai, Ocean, and River are used across genders, and names like Sage and Wren are commonly used for both boys and girls.
What is the difference between a flower name and a botanical name?
Flower name usually refers specifically to a flower, like Daisy or Dahlia, while botanical name is a broader term that also includes trees, herbs, and other plants, like Sage or Juniper.
Related reading
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