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Unique Nature Names for Babies

Some nature names for babies are mainstream, like Lily and River. But if you're willing to explore nature a bit more adventurously, there are many more wonderful nature names for girls and boys that lie off the beaten track, such as Lilac and Ridge.

All of the unique nature names on this list rank outside of the US Top 1000, so your son or daughter is unlikely to meet another child with his or her name. Unique nature names beloved by our website users include Basil, Cassia, Dove, Linnea, Marigold, Oak, Pepper, and Prairie.

Unique nature names can come from flowers and trees, birds and animals, the sea and the earth and even the skies. Here, browse some of the most unusual baby names drawn from nature.

Unique Nature Names

Sycamore

Meaning: fig mulberry

Origin:Nature name
4653
Caraway The name Caraway derives from the United Kin...
Origin:Nature name
7896
Cassava Cassava is an uncommon feminine name that is...
Origin:Nature name
7900
Sea The name Sea is of American origin and the m...
Origin:English word name
8733
Hydrangea

Meaning: water vessel

Origin:Flower name, from Greek
4089
Shore Shore is a gender-neutral Old English word n...
Origin:English word name
5899
Balsam The sticky secretion (or sap) that oozes fro...
Origin:Nature name
7110
Elaenia If you're searching for baby name inspired b...
Origin:Nature name
10648
Wildrose

Meaning: wild rose

Origin:English
5205
Hibiscus

Meaning: marshmallow plant

Origin:Nature name, Latin from Greek
8156
Vireo Vireo is one of the cute and short names usu...
Origin:Nature name
5753