Nature-Inspired Girls' Names That Start with F

Are you expecting a baby girl and looking for a nature name that starts with F? Whether your taste leans towards modern (Fiora, Freesia) or you're more into retro nature names (Flora, Fern), there's a perfect F-name for every nature-loving baby namer. Here are some ideas to get you thinking.

• Fauna. If Flora is a credible baby name, why not Fauna?
• Fawn. A young deer, a color, and yes, a viable baby name in the key of seventies' sweetheart Dawn.
• Feather. An intriguing alternative to Heather.
• Fern. The beautiful Fern moves from the woods to the crib with style.
• Fiora. The pretty Fiora takes its inspiration from the Italian word fiore, "flower".
• Fiore. An Italian surname, given name, and word meaning "flower".
• Fiorella. An old Italian name with a floral meaning.
• Fleur. Trying to find a floral baby name with that oozes French charm? Fleur might be just your style.
• Flor. The Spanish word for "flower" is also a Spanish girl's name.
• Flora. Upsides: A saintly namesake (St. Flora of Beaulieu), botanical bona fides, and international flair. On the downside, there's the association with gut flora.
• Flore. One of the many Flor- names that can be ultimately traced back to the Latin word "flores", meaning "flowers".
• Florence. A retro name with place name panache and a subtle floral connection.
• Florentina. A Flor- name with all the frills and lace.
• Floria. A flowery name reminiscent of Gloria.
• Florrie. A nickname for Florence, Florrie also saw some use as an independent given at the turn of the 20th century. Can also be spelled Florie.
• Freesia. A beautiful flowering plant now and forever, or a modern name for a baby girl? You decide.