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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.

Koa

Meaning: warrior

Origin:Hawaiian
246
Baz

Meaning: regal; falcon

Origin:Diminutive of Sebastian or Basil; Kurdish
1271
Bear

Meaning: bear

Origin:Animal name
1368
Dylan

Meaning: son of the sea

Origin:Welsh
182
Jupiter

Meaning: godfather

Origin:Latin
953
Mars A great name for both boys and girls, the me...
Origin:Roman mythology god of war
1016
Mercury

Meaning: Roman messenger god

Origin:Latin
1108
Neptune Neptune is a gender-neutral name and the mea...
Origin:Roman god of the sea, freshwater springs, and horses.
1823
Stone The meaning of Stone is 'the dweller by the ...
Origin:Word name
580
Rafe

Meaning: wolf-counsel

Origin:Variation of Ralph
415
Drake

Meaning: dragon; or, male duck

Origin:English word name
625
Sky The name Sky is derived from Scandinavian or...
Origin:Nature name
702
Origin:Gem name
707
Murphy

Meaning: sea warrior

Origin:Irish
439
Dove

Meaning: dove, a bird

Origin:Color and nature name
2736
Cedar

Meaning: cedar tree

Origin:English and French from Latin tree name
851
Ocean

Meaning: ocean

Origin:English, nature name
598
Perry

Meaning: dweller near a pear tree

Origin:English
691
Perry

Meaning: dweller near a pear tree

Origin:English
691
Connor

Meaning: lover of hounds

Origin:Irish
470