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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.

Poe

Meaning: peacock

Origin:English
1626
Hollis

Meaning: near the holly bushes

Origin:English
955
Storm The name Storm is traditionally given as a b...
Origin:Word name
1053
Aspen The name Aspen is of American origin. The me...
Origin:Nature and place-name
1208
Branch Branch is an English name that came from the...
Origin:Word name
3490
Lionel

Meaning: young lion

Origin:Latin
942
Vale Vale is a popular given name with several po...
Origin:Geographical name
3779
Nevada

Meaning: covered in snow

Origin:Spanish place-name
9773
Oakley

Meaning: oak wood or clearing

Origin:English
400
Garance The beautiful name Garance has a French orig...
Origin:French color and botanical name
13413
Morgan

Meaning: sea-born, sea-song or sea-circle

Origin:Welsh
584
Sorrel

Meaning: reddish brown

Origin:Botanical name and French
1798
Dune Dune is a beautiful baby name that is gender...
Origin:Nature name
3565
Raleigh

Meaning: meadow of roe deer

Origin:English
3246
Leaf This name has its roots in Scandinavian orig...
Origin:Nature name
1499
Perrin

Meaning: dweller near the pear tree or rock

Origin:Variation of Perry or Peter, English or Greek
2101
Rocky

Meaning: rock or rest

Origin:English, Italian
879
Roscoe

Meaning: deer forest

Origin:Norse
588
Urso

Meaning: bear

Origin:Italian from Latin
2648
Ellery

Meaning: descendant of Hilary

Origin:English
2095