If you're looking for a botanical name for a baby boy, here are a 50+ ideas to get your wheels turning.
Rowan. This botanical pick does double duty: it can be used for both boys and girls.
Timothy. A nature name and biblical name in one.
Oakley. A charming unisex name that evokes images of the mighty oak tree—and sunglasses.
Forrest. A variation of Forest.
Reed. This charming nature name is complete at just one syllable. Perfect for the minimalist family!
Sage. Part aspirational name, part nature name, Sage looks like a winner to us!
Briar. Move over, Brian! The prickly Briar is catching on!
Forest. A handsome boys' name with an unambiguous meaning.
Douglas. As in the Douglas fir.
Ash. Evocative of the large deciduous tree. In many cultures, the ash tree holds mystical or religious significance.
Cedar. A coniferous tree that passes the baby name test, too.
Sol. A fitting name for your little ray of sunshine ("sol" means sun in Spanish)!
Alder. A relatively new member of the growing group of baby boy names borrowed from trees.
Linden. Honeybees' favorite tree lends itself to an appealing baby name with a gender-bending vibe.
Cypress. A relatively new tree-inspired name for a boy (or girl).
Branch. On no one's lips a generation ago, Branch has entered the realm of possibility.
Basil. This can be seen as a straight-up nature name, or as an old saint's name that traces its roots back to the word Basileus, an ancient Greek term and title that means "monarch" or "king".
Olivier. A French name and word meaning "olive tree".
Rye. More common as a nickname for Riley and Co., Rye could also make a botanical standalone name thanks to its connection to the grain.
Oak. A straight-up tree name with a cute nickname: Oakley.
Elder. An old person, a Scottish surname, or a flowering shrub—pick your meaning!
Romero. Rosemary is firmly in the female territory, but the Spanish equivalent is definitely on Team Blue.
Kale. Move over, Kyle!
Hawthorne. This one has all the makings of a great modern choice—surname appeal, a botanical tie, and literary overtones.
Huckleberry. An intriguing botanical possibility for English majors, complete with the cute nickname Huck.
Jacinto. A Spanish name and word meaning "hyacinth".
Calyx. A botanical term that has recently surfaced as a baby name possibility.
Hawthorn. A prickly nature-inspired moniker for a baby boy. Add an E to give it a surnamey feel.
Valerian. Valerian may be a tall, flowering grassland plant, but it's also a legit baby name, though not a very common one.
Birch. An uncommon but not completely unheard-of boy's name with a woodsy feel.
Moss. This earthy name is sometimes spotted as a surname (think Kate Moss) but has yet to take off as a given name.
Woody. This nature-inspired retro name can be used a nickname for names containing the word "wood" (think Woodrow "Woody" Guthrie or Heywood "Woody" Allen), or as a given name on its own.
Kiefer. Kiefer, which is a German last name and word meaning "pine tree", has been occasionally used as a first name in the US, as in the case of actor Kiefer Sutherland.
Oleander. A striking flower—and baby name. In the language of flowers, it symbolizes love and relationships.
Berry. A fruity last name that has also been recorded as a baby name.
Thorne. An old English surname with an obvious meaning, Thorne has also been recorded as a baby name in the U.S.
Thorn. Less surname-y than Thorne.
Acer. Looking for a subtle tree name for a boy? Try Acer, which means "maple" in Latin.
Lupin. Most floral names are for girls, but here's one that could work for a boy.
Lind. A subtle-tree inspired baby name possibility, Lind means "linden tree" in Swedish.
Almond. An appealing, modern nature-inspired name? Or an invitation for teasing?
Beech. There's a whole host of tree names that are popping up on birth certificates, but Beech isn't one of them.
Cedro. If you're looking for an arboreal boy's name but Cedar feels a bit too on-the-nose, consider Cedro, which means "cedar tree" in Spanish.
Russet. A botanical take on Russel.
Spruce. Chances are you've never met a boy called Spruce, and you probably never will—unless you grab this spunky name for your little one!
Chervil. A herbaceous possibility for the intrepid baby namer.
Coriander. A divisive herb—and baby name.
Cress. A peppery plant in the mustard family, and why not, a baby name!
Elstar. A bold name for the apple of your eye!
Fiore. An Italian surname, given name, and word meaning "flower".
Herb. This one can be used as a nickname for Herbert or as a standalone name with a herbal twist.
Pine. Kiefer works, but if you want to announce your love for the tree loud and clear, go with Pine!
Rosen. Most rose-inspired names are for girls, but the Cornish word for "rose" could definitely work for a boy.