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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.

Gavin

Meaning: white hawk

Origin:Celtic
270
Zev

Meaning: wolf

Origin:Hebrew
298
Forrest

Meaning: dweller near the woods

Origin:English
361
Luan

Meaning: moon

Origin:Portuguese
365
Lonan

Meaning: blackbird

Origin:Irish
987
Ridge

Meaning: an elevated body part or structure

Origin:English word name
1005
Rollo

Meaning: wolf

Origin:Latin form of Rolf
1104
Marlow

Meaning: driftwood

Origin:English
1173
Rowen The name Rowen is of Gaelic, Irish, and Old ...
Origin:Spelling variation of Rowan
1205
Jet The name Jet has many different meanings. It...
Origin:Mineral and word name
1250
Finch

Meaning: to swindle

Origin:English word and nature name
1283
Origin:Word name
1286
Phelan

Meaning: wolf

Origin:Irish
1347
Vered

Meaning: rose

Origin:Hebrew
4108
Yarrow

Meaning: rough stream

Origin:Botanical name, English
4371
Malek

Meaning: king; wave

Origin:Variation of Malik, Arabic; Greenlandic
4522
Spruce Spruce is a very attractive and common baby ...
Origin:Tree name
4774
Vicus

Meaning: village or street

Origin:Latin
4781
Zeren The name Zeren is usually gender neutral, al...
Origin:Animal name
5246
Gardener

Meaning: keeper of the garden

Origin:English
6164