Girls' Nature Names That Start with T

Expecting a baby girl and looking for a nature-themed baby name that starts with the letter T? Here are some terrific titles to jumpstart your search.

• Taiga. A well-established male given name in Japan. In America, Taiga could make a modern nature-inspired baby name à la Tundra and Savannah.
• Taimi. This distinctive T-name means "seedling" in Finnish and might appeal to nature-loving parents with Finnish heritage.
• Talvi. A Finnish given name and word meaning "winter".
• Tansy. A modern alternative to Daisy.
• Tayra. Tayra may be a carnivorous animal related to weasels, otters and minks, but it also makes an appealing baby name. Fun fact: the scientific name of the animal, Eira barbara, passes the baby name test, too!
• Teal. One of the ever-expanding group of birds that lend themselves to intriguing baby names.
• Tempest. A weather event, an old English surname—and a baby name possibility for those looking for a nature name with spunk and sass.
• Terra. Terra means "Earth" in Latin—need we say more?
• Thistle. A quirky nature name for the audacious parent.
• Thyme. The name of the fragrant herb doubles as a captivating girls' name.
• Tierra. Tierra means "Earth" in Spanish—need we say more?
• Tilia. Tilia may be a genus of trees found in temperate areas of Europe, Asia and North America, but it's also a legit baby name with a not-very-obvious nature connection.
• Tulip. An unusual floral choice with some celeb cred via Charlie Tamara Tulip O'Connell, the daughter of Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell.
• Tulsi. An aromatic perennial plant known for its healing properties in India, Tulsi also makes a fine given name. Its most noted American bearer: politician Tulsi Gabbard.
• Tundra. Savannah is already a baby name. The cold and windy biome Tundra could be next—or not?
• Tuuli. A Finnish given name and noun meaning "wind".