50 Tree-Inspired Names for Babies: From Popular to Unique

If you're looking for a nature name for a baby girl or boy, tree names are a pretty cool category to explore. Popular tree-inspired baby names include Olivia, Hazel and Willow for girls, and Oliver, Forrest/Forest and Koa for boys. Top unisex tree names include Rowan and Oakley. For those whose taste in baby names leans towards the unusual or unique, names like Birch, Spruce, Arbor, Kiefer, Pine and Cedro might appeal.

Ready to find that perfect moniker for your little forester? Check out our an extensive list of tree-inspired names for baby girls and boys below. You can also narrow your search to tree names for girls or tree names for boys if that makes sense. Or, broaden it to include all types of nature names for girls or all types of nature names for boys. Happy searching!

1. Olivia. This popular girl's name takes its inspiration from the olive tree. If you pick this one, don't be surprised if more than one small head turns when you call out your child's name in the park.
2. Oliver. The masculine counterpart of Olivia has also been hugely popular among twenty-first-century parents.
3. Hazel. One of the oldest tree names for girls, Hazel fell of the radar at the end of the last century but has made a stirring comeback since then.
4. Willow. Willow boasts a beautiful, arboreal meaning, a lovely lilting sound, and the charming -ow ending. Now factor in a couple of famous post-Y2K baby Willows (Willow Smith, Pink's daughter Willow Sage), and this mellifluous moniker becomes a natural pick for a twenty-first-century daughter.
5. Rowan. This tree-inspired baby name started as a boy's name, but today, it sits firmly in the unisex camp.
6. Oakley. For some parents, Oakley might feel a little too tied to the sunglasses brand, but for others, it's an appealing unisex name with lovely nature meaning.
7. Juniper. Once relegated to the fringes, this tree-inspired girl's name has now entered the mainstream.
8. Magnolia. Long but not unwieldy, this gorgeous girls' name evokes springtime.
9. Aspen. If you're looking for an appealing tree-inspired name with place name panache and unisex appeal, Aspen delivers.
10. Olive. If Olivia feels overdone, this straight-up word name could still be an option.
11. Forrest/Forest. If you can't decide on a tree, include them all!
12. Holly. If you need a pretty tree name for a Christmas baby, Holly could be perfect.
13. Koa. Acacia koa, commonly known as koa, is a large evergreen tree native to the Hawaiian Islands.
14. Laurel. This name is borrowed from the laurel family of plants which encompasses a variety of evergreen trees, shrubs and woody vines.
15. Douglas. Though not the first connection for most people, there is the Douglas fir, so...
16. Cedar. A coniferous tree and now a full-fledged baby name too, Cedar works for both girls and boys.
17. Ash. The name of the large deciduous tree doubles as a short and casual baby name (and nickname). In many cultures, the ash tree also holds mystical or religious significance.
18. Linden. Honeybees' favorite tree lends itself to an appealing unisex baby name.
19. Elowen. This alluring Cornish girls' name means "elm" and feels ready for more use!
20. Cypress. Jennifer Lawrence named her son Cy in 2022, but we like the elaborate Cypress better. A relatively new addition to the baby name scene, Cypress works for both boys an girls.
21. Maple. This quaint nature-inspired girls' got the celeb seal of approval when actor Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka used it for their daughter back in 2012.
22. Alder. Vaguely reminiscent of the classic A-beginning boys' name Alexander, Alder has only recently begun to pop up on birth certificates.
23. Melia. Aside from being a feminine given name, Melia is a surname, a place name, a Greek mythological character, and a genus of trees.
24. Sequoia. This rarely-heard baby name is borrowed from the towering conifer that takes everyone's breath away.
25. Mahogany. This long, elaborate tree name carries connotations of luxury.
26. Sylvester. This one comes from the Latin word silvestris, meaning "woody" or "wild".
27. Acacia. A genus of tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs, Acacia sounds eminently name-like.
28. Olivier. The French word for "olive tree" is also a well-established boys' name in France.
29. Oak. Oak has suddently swept onto the baby naming stage. What do you think of it?
30. Arbor. A charming new nature name, Arbor means "tree" in Latin and can be used for both boys and girls.
31. Elder. A Scottish surname with a nature connection through the flowering shrub of the same name, Elder is also occasionally used as given name for boys.
32. Bosco. This energetic Italian-infused boys' name loosely translates to "woodland".
33. Hawthorn. Here's yet another charming botanical name for a baby boy. Add an E to give it a surnamey feel (Hawthorne).
34. Woody. If you're looking for a retro nature name for a boy, Woody might appeal.
35. Birch. Rarely heard, but Birch does have some precedent as a boys' name.
36. Kiefer. This one was put on the map by actor Kiefer Sutherland. As for the arboreal connection, Kiefer means "pine tree" in German.
37. Spruce. Chances are you've never heard Spruce used as a baby name, and you probably never will—unless you bestow it on your baby boy.
38. Jacaranda. A frilly, tree-inspired appellation reminiscent of Miranda, Jacaranda might appeal to the intrepid baby namer looking for something unique and distinctive.
39. Pine. Kiefer is for boys, but its English equivalent—Pine—works for both sexes. British musician Simon Le Bon and model Yasmin Le Bon named their daughter Tallulah Pine.
40. Tilia. This one is borrowed from a genus of trees native throughout most of the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
41. Cedro. Take Pedro, swap one letter, and you arrive at Cedro, which means "cedar tree" in Spanish.
42. Aglaia. Not only is Aglaia a genus of tropical trees, but it is also a Greek goddess of beauty, splendor and glory.
43. Beech. This one is a little too leafy for our taste, but if you like it, go for it!
44. Forrester. Forrester, on the other hand, feels like a handsome, woodsy possibility for a son.
45. Berkeley. This surname, place name, and unisex baby name is derived from the Old English beorce léah, meaning "birch lea".
46. Silvan. This boys' name traces its roots to the Latin noun silva, meaning "forest".
47. Woodie. Variant of Woody.
48. Forester. Most parents seem to prefer Forrester with two R's.
49. Virgilia. This subtle botanical choice (Virgilia is a genus of Southern African trees) also carries some Shakespearean clout.
50. Lind. This one means "linden tree" in Swedish.