Last updated on May 8th, 2024 at 02:51 pm
Are you looking for a nature inspired baby name for your little girl on the way? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
When thinking about nature inspired names for girls, often flower names are the first thought. While those are great options, there are so many other beautiful nature names out there to consider.
Nature inspired can take on so many different meanings. From animal names, other plants, weather, seasons, and even bodies of water. There are so many sources for inspiration if you just look out in the world around you!
I hope you love these nature inspired baby names as much as I do!
Let’s get started!
Not sure of your baby’s gender? Check out nature inspired names for boys too!
A
Alta – High or elevated; a popular ski resort in Utah (Latin)
Amaranth – Beautiful flowers with bright colors (Greek)
Amber – Jewel, or color of the same name (Arabic)
Amethyst – A jewel found in nature, violet in color (Greek)
Ash – Ash tree; happy (Hebrew)
Aspen – Quaking tree (English)
Aster – Star; Refers to the shape of the flower head (Greek)
Autumn –A season of the year (Latin)
Azalea – Dry; refers to a type of a shrub that flourishes in dry soil (Greek)
Azure – clear blue; the sky (French)
B
Birdie – Bird (Swedish)
Blossom – Meaning to flower (English)
Briar – Thorned shrub (Greek)
Brooke – Small stream (Old English, German)
C
Cascade – Waterfall; to fall (French)
Cassia – A Cassia tree, which has yellow flowers and produces a spice that can be a substitute for cinnamon (Greek, Latin)
Clover – A meadow flower (English)
Coral – From the coral of the sea; referring the color of the same name (Greek)
D
Daffodil – A flower with yellow blossoms (Old French)
Daisy – Day’s eye; a beautiful white flower (Old English)
Dawn – First appearance of daylight or daybreak (English)
Delta – Mouth of a river (Greek)
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E
Echo – The repetition of sound (English)
Eden – Place of pleasure; referring to the biblical Garden of Eden (Hebrew)
Eira –Snow (Welsh)
Elowyn – Elm tree (Cornish)
Ember – Spark; glowing hot coals (Old English)
F
Fawn – Young deer (Greek)
Fern – A green, shade loving plant (Old English)
Flora – Flower (Scottish, Latin)
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G
Ginger – A spice; or reddish-brown color (German)
H
Hazel – A genus of tree, the most popular being the hazelnut (Old English)
Heather – A variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers commonly grown in rocky areas (English)
Holly – The holly tree (Old English)
I
Ilana – Tree (Hebrew)
Iris – Rainbow (Greek)
Isla – Comes from Islay, an island off the coast of Scotland (Scottish)
Ivy – Vine (Latin)
J
Juniper – Young; A small evergreen shrub (Latin)
K
Kelby – Meadow of quivering aspens (Gaelic)
L
Laelia – A species of orchid flower (Latin)
Lark – A songbird (Middle English)
Laurel – The laurel tree (English)
Lavender – A flower with a highly sought after scent (Latin)
Lilac – A bluish, purple flower (Latin)
Lily – A popular flower; pure (English)
Lumi – Snow (Finnish)
Luna – Moon (Latin)
M
Magnolia – From the flower; a beautiful tree with blossoms in the spring (Latin)
Maple – A tree from which syrup is often made (English)
Marigold – A flower derived from Mary’s gold and used in reference to the Virgin Mary (English)
Marina – From the sea (Latin)
Marin – Of the sea (Roman)
Meadow – A grassy field (English)
Montana – Mountain; great strength (Spanish)
N
Neva – Snow (Spanish)
Neve – Snow (Italian, Portuguese)
North – Topographic direction (Old French)
Nyssa – A beautiful tree known for its brilliant fall colors (Greek)
O
Oakley – Oak clearing (English)
Ocean – Sea (English)
Olive/Olivia – Olive tree (English)
Onyx – A black gemstone (English)
Opal – A jewel; birthstone for October (English)
P
Pearl – Refers to the jewel (Latin)
Poppy – A pretty red flower (Latin)
Posey – A bunch of flowers (English)
Primrose – First rose (English)
R
Rain – Abundant blessings from the above (English)
Rainbow – The band of colors in the sky after a rainstorm (English)
Raven – A dark bird from the crow family (Old English)
River –Flowing body of water (British)
Robin – A songbird; bright fame (Old English, Old German)
Rose – A well-known flower (Latin)
Rosemary – An herb; dew of the sea (Latin)
Ruby – A deep red, precious stone (Latin, French)
Rue – Herb; regret (Greek)
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S
Sage – Wise one; a plant of the same name (Latin, English, and French)
Saffron – A yellow flower (English)
Savanna – Treeless plain (Spanish)
Sequoia – The giant sequoia trees (Cherokee)
Sky – The sky (Scandinavian)
Sparrow – Small bird in the finch family
Spring – Season of the year, known for flowers and blooming (Old English)
Soliel – Sun (French)
Stella – Star (Latin)
Stormy – Storm (Old English)
Summer – Season of the year (Old English)
T
Tamarix – A small tree with plumes of pink flowers (Latin)
Tilia – The Linden tree’s botanical name (Swedish)
V
Violet – Purple; a type of flower (Latin)
W
Willow – The willow tree, known for its flexibility and graceful appearance (Old English)
Winter – Season of the year (Old English)
Wren – A small songbird (Middle English)
Y
Yael – Mountain goat (Hebrew)
Z
Zinnia – The name comes from Zinn’s flower (German)
Did you find any top contenders for the perfect name? I really hope so! Nature names are so versatile and strong, they may a great fit for any baby.
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Fern says
Sending this list to my friend! Beautiful names on your list! Thanks for sharing!