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Best Nature Names for Boys

The best nature names for baby boys are drawn from a range of natural elements, from the sky to the sea, trees to animals.

Nature names are such a fascinating category for boys because it's been growing in so many different directions in recent years. Names like Bear, River, Ocean, and Oak, once relegated to the fringes, have become mainstream.

Parents like the evocative element of nature names. Many have, clear signifiers versus traditional names which may have ancient meanings like "spear battle" that don't resonate much in contemporary life.

On the other hand, some of the best nature names for baby boys have their nature element disguised in the meaning. Acacius, for instance, means thorn bush, while Lennox means elm grove.

This list spotlights the cream of the nature names for boys. For hundreds more options, check out our master list of Nature Names.

Sage

Meaning: wise and knowing

Origin:Herb name and also Latin
519
Indigo

Meaning: Indian dye

Origin:Greek
1370
Kai

Meaning: sea

Origin:Hawaiian
22
Finn

Meaning: fair or white

Origin:Irish
20
Wren

Meaning: small bird

Origin:English
511
Calix

Meaning: chalice

Origin:Male variation of Calixta or Latin
185
Colt

Meaning: young horse

Origin:Word name
505
Tiberius

Meaning: of the Tiber

Origin:Latin
255
Ash

Meaning: ash tree

Origin:Diminutive of Asher, English
284
Brock

Meaning: badger

Origin:English
631
Oak

Meaning: tree from the genus Quercus

Origin:English tree name
965
Nash

Meaning: by the ash tree

Origin:English
142
Leo

Meaning: lion

Origin:Latin
48
Arthur

Meaning: bear

Origin:Celtic
32
Acacius

Meaning: thorny; or, innocent, not evil

Origin:Greek
29
Ari

Meaning: lion of God

Origin:Diminutive of Ariel, Hebrew
117
Caspian

Meaning: white

Origin:Place name
10
Callum

Meaning: dove

Origin:Scottish form of Columba, Latin
94
Rafferty

Meaning: floodtide, abundance, prosperity

Origin:Irish
125
Ronan

Meaning: little seal

Origin:Irish
51