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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.

Salmon

Meaning: salmon, a fish

Origin:Animal name
6432
Beach

Meaning: a shore of a body of water

Origin:Nature name, English word name
6660
Land

Meaning: long hill

Origin:Word name or diminutive of Landon
6745
Trout Trout is usually used both for a boy and a g...
Origin:Word name
8370
Zuma

Meaning: peace

Origin:American place-name and Arabic
9922
Quarry The meaning of Quarry is ‘deep pit’ and it i...
Origin:Nature name
12046
Oaklyn

Meaning: oak lake

Origin:American invented name
12816
Oaklee

Meaning: oak clearing

Origin:Variation of Oakley, English
13731
Peregrine

Meaning: traveler, pilgrim

Origin:Latin
572
Oberon

Meaning: noble, bearlike

Origin:Variation of Auberon
748
Merlin

Meaning: sea fortress

Origin:Welsh
841
Falcon The meaning of Falcon is associated with 'fa...
Origin:Bird name
2848
Flint

Meaning: born near outcrop of flint

Origin:English
619
Canyon The name Canyon means a 'large ravine' or 'n...
Origin:Spanish word name
2049
Slate The name Slate is of American origin. The me...
Origin:Word name
2084
Wade

Meaning: at the river crossing

Origin:English
481
Tiger

Meaning: animal name

Origin:English
3982
Cotton The meaning of Cotton is ‘cottages’. It is a...
Origin:Word name
1965
Conan

Meaning: little wolf

Origin:Irish
693
Raul

Meaning: wolf counsel

Origin:Spanish variation of Ralph
551