Are you looking for an earthy vintage name for a baby girl? This list of nature-inspired girl names is the perfect place to fill up on inspiration. From classic flower-powered picks like Rose to names with less obvious nature-related meanings (Silvia, Netta), this list has it all. Happy naming!
Hazel—Do you like both old-fashioned nature names and color names? Hazel could be doubly perfect!
Rose—There's just something inherently beautiful about this classic nature name, don't you think?
Magnolia—A magnificent flowering tree—and baby name.
Olive—If you like the name Olivia but find it too common, how about Olive?
Rosemary—Vintage nature name that wears well from the nursery right into adulthood.
Rosie—This one could work either as a nickname for Rosemary or Rose, or as a given name on its own.
Sylvia—With its roots in the Latin word 'silva', meaning 'forest', this name could be just the thing if you're looking for an old-fashioned girl's name with a subtle nature link.
Clementine—What's not to love about this gorgeous vintage name?!
Laurel—The laurel family of plants encompasses a large number of evergreen trees, shrubs, or woody vines, but the word 'laurel' can also refer to a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as a symbol of victory. As a baby name, Laurel was at the height of its popularity in the 1950s.
Flora—As far as old-fashioned nature names go, they don't come much earthier than this.
Mavis—Love the idea of a bird-inspired name? If Robin sounds too mid-century and Lark feels too trendy, try Mavis, which was at the height of its popularity in the 1920s.
Birdie—If you're on the hunt for an animal-themed name for your baby girl, Birdie leaps from the tree tops to the nursery with style.
Fern—A good nature-inspired baby name doesn't need to contain a ton of letters—just look at Fern!
Marguerite—Has this flower-powered name remained in the shadows long enough to sound fresh and cool again? You decide.
Avis—Of Latin origin, Avis means "bird". It was moderately popular in the 1910s and 1920s, but has since bowed out.
Dovie—This bird-inspired pick was on-trend (but not overly popular) at the turn of the twentieth century.
Dale—Whether you like the idea of a gender-neutral or you just find unisex names charming and upbeat, this old-fashioned nature name might appeal.
Netta—If earthy names are your thing but Flora feels a little too on-the-nose, try Netta, which means "plant" in Hebrew. The vintage charmer Nettie would make a great nickname.
Thekla—Ornitologists may recognize this one as a type of lark, but Thekla is also an old girl's name rarely heard today.
Myrtle—An old-lady name through-and-through. It would take a very brave person to opt for this botanical possibility in today's naming climate.