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Nature Names for Baby Girls: From Popular to Unique

Nature-inspired girl names are beautiful and rich with meaning. Olivia leads the pack, followed by Hazel, Lily, Violet, Willow, Ivy and Autumn. Some of the most popular girls' nature names are straight-up word names, while others carry more subtle nature-related meanings. There's also some overlap with boys' nature names, which is good news if you don't know your baby's gender, yet. Sage, River and Oakley are a few examples of unisex nature names that work for both girls and boys.

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If you're thinking about giving your daughter an earthy name, there are a ton of different categories you can explore. Does your taste run to feminine, old-fashioned nature names? Many floral names, such as Rose and Marguerite, fall into this category. Like the idea of a flower name but prefer something more modern? Dahlia or Lavender might appeal. Or perhaps you're drawn to tree names for baby girls, like Willow or Juniper.

Plant-inspired girl names aside, nature names also include names with animal meanings. Birds in particular have proven to be a prolific source of inspiration for parents looking for animal names for baby girls (any Wrens or Ravens out there?). That being said, there are also some possibilities for those who want to explore zoological appellations beyond bird-inspired girl names—though as a category, they haven't been nearly as successful as boys' animal names.

Feeling a little overwhelmed by the huge array of nature names? Instead of focusing on a specific category right away, you may want to start by checking out some of the more popular nature names across the board:

  1. Olivia. This hugely popular girls' name takes its inspiration from the olive tree.
  2. Hazel. Nature name and color name in one.
  3. Lily. Simple and sweet floral choice.
  4. Violet. Flower-powered comeback name.
  5. Willow. Popular among celebrity parents.
  6. Ivy. Short but charming.
  7. Autumn. Beautiful possibility for a fall baby!
  8. Savannah. The original biome-inspired baby name!
  9. Iris. Pretty retro revival with floral roots.
  10. Rose. Floral classic with timeless appeal.
  11. Daisy. Flourishing once again after a long slumber.
  12. Juniper. Relatively new addition to the baby name lexicon.
  13. Magnolia. Flamboyantly feminine.
  14. Summer. Tribute to the warmest season of the year.
  15. River. Cool unisex option.
  16. Jasmine. Leaps from the garden to the crib with style.
  17. Sage. Herbal possibility with unisex appeal.
  18. Olive. An Olivia alternative with an unambiguous meaning.
  19. Rosalie. One of the many offshoots of classic Rose.
  20. Oakley. Cute unisex name that calls to mind the mighty oak tree—and sunglasses.
  21. Aspen. For a nature lover with a special connection to the city in Colorado, Aspen could be doubly perfect.
  22. Rowan. One of the most popular tree-inspired unisex baby names in modern history.
  23. Wren. Perky bird name brought to the playgrounds by the new generation of parents.
  24. Vanessa. A girls' name with an eighties vibe, as well as a genus of butterflies.
  25. Brooke. Short but complete water-themed possibility.
  26. Daphne. Carries both botanical and mythological associations.
  27. Dahlia. Beautiful, whether in the garden or on a baby.
  28. Winter. In the same category as Summer.
  29. Rosemary. Evergeen baby name and plant.
  30. Poppy. Late bloomer of a name.
  31. Raven. Bird name imbued with meaning.
  32. Azalea. Botanical choice with a contemporary feel.
  33. Skye. Variant of Sky.
  34. Rosie. Warm, floral and impeccably feminine.
  35. Holly. Perfect for a Christmas baby.
  36. Sylvia. Derived from the Latin word silva, meaning "forest".
  37. Meadow. Shares the appealing -ow ending with Willow.
  38. Sierra. Means "mountain range" in Spanish.
  39. Briar. One-part nature name, one-part Disney name (via Briar Rose).
  40. Leona. Old lion-inspired moniker roaming back to the baby naming scene.
  41. Aviana. Modern coinage with an avian twist.
  42. Clementine. Fruity possibility.
  43. Angelica. Floral alternative to Angelina.
  44. Laurel. As in the laurel family of plants.
  45. Flora. Retro nature name.
  46. Sunny. Warm and upbeat.
  47. Rosa. Latin for "rose".
  48. Florence. Place name with a subtle floral edge.
  49. Sky. Less ambiguous than Skye.
  50. Mavis. Bird name dripping with vintage charm.
  51. Kai. Means "sea" in Hawaiian and Japanese.
  52. Cynthia. If you're looking for a butterfly name for a baby girl (Cynthia is a group of colorful butterfly species).
  53. Clover. Botanical possibility with potential.
  54. Ocean. Modern word name.
  55. Paloma. Spanish for "dove".
  56. Birdie. Comeback candidate.
  57. Robin. Unisex bird name.
  58. Stormi. Bristling with energy.
  59. Marigold. Distinctive moniker with a floral meaning and a great selection of nicknames, if that's a factor.
  60. Sol. Means "sun" in Spanish—perfect for a little ray of sunshine!
  61. Susan. Thought to come from the ancient Hebrew word shushan or shoshan, which is believed to have refered to several lily-like flowers native to the Middle East.
  62. Viola. Do you like both nature names and musical monikers? Viola qualifies as both!
  63. Erica. Erica can be many things: a plant, a spider...and a baby name!
  64. Elowen. Beautiful Cornish choice meaning "elm".
  65. Heather. Blossomed in the 1970s and 1980s.
  66. Lavender. An aromatic plant that passes the baby name test, too.
  67. Zinnia. Fascinating Z-name with a floral connection.
  68. Pepper. If Ginger can be a baby name, why not Pepper?
  69. Petra. Turns out, Petra means "stone" in Latin. Who knew!
  70. Rain. Perfectly baby-appropriate in 2024.
  71. Fern. Transitions from the forest to the nursery with ease.
  72. Storm. Cut from the same cloth as Rain.
  73. Lotus. Botanical name drenched in symbolism.
  74. Maple. Arboreal alternative to Mabel.
  75. Calla. When not used as a girl's name, Calla belongs to a beautiful perennial flowering plant native to Southern Africa.
  76. Linnea. Scandinavian name with links to the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus as well as the flower named after him (Linnaea borealis, aka twin flower).
  77. Sahara. Sarah with a nature twist.
  78. Coral. There's something inherently beautiful about this name, don't you think?
  79. Rio. Alternative to River, Rio means "river" in Spanish. Can also be used for boys.
  80. Camellia. Nature-inspired alternative to Camilla.
  81. Rue. Short and sweet botanical pick with some starbaby cred.
  82. Melia. Can refer to many things, including a genus of flowering trees.
  83. Stormy. The original spelling.
  84. Flor. Means "flower" in Spanish.
  85. Coco. Evocative option in more ways than one.
  86. Mahogany. Elaborate tree name with connotations of luxury.
  87. Primrose. Yours for the taking!
  88. Brisa. Spanish word meaning "breeze"—and a baby name with potential!
  89. Marguerite. Charming floral choice with a retro vibe.
  90. Terra. Terra means "Earth" in Latin—need we say more?
  91. Linden. Honeybees' favorite tree—and a unisex baby name.
  92. Dove. A symbol of peace, Dove makes for an interesting, multi-layered baby name choice.
  93. Fiorella. Derived from the Italian word fiore, meaning "flower".
  94. Cypress. No longer just a tree!
  95. Sequoia. Borrowed from the world's biggest tree.
  96. Blossom. Has yet to hit the big time.
  97. Mirabelle. Why isn't this charmer with fruity overtones in wider use?!
  98. Sparrow. The name of a small passerine bird, adopted as a girls' name by 21st century parents. Also in use as a boys' name (as in Sparrow Madden).
  99. Amaryllis. Striking flower—and baby name.
  100. Aster. Swap out one letter in the biblical girl name Ester, and you arrive at this cool-girl name with a floral connection.

Unusual and Unique Nature Names

For many parents, scrolling through lists of top baby names is the most logical first step in the naming process. But popular names aren't for everyone. If you're looking for something unusual and distinctive for your unique child, you can access our entire collection of girls' nature names below, sorted alphabetically for your convenience: