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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.

Hart

Meaning: stag

Origin:English
651
Sylvan

Meaning: wood, forest

Origin:Latin
657
Birch The meaning of Birch is 'bright' or 'shining...
Origin:Tree name
3081
Pike

Meaning: pike, a fish

Origin:American animal name
1826
Pike

Meaning: pike, a fish

Origin:American animal name
1826
Perseus

Meaning: to destroy

Origin:Greek mythology name
605
Tide Tide is quite a unique name your handsome li...
Origin:Nature name
1419
Barrett

Meaning: bear strength

Origin:German
900
Lowell

Meaning: young wolf

Origin:French
1809
Crane

Meaning: crane

Origin:English surname
2233
Frost

Meaning: freezing

Origin:English
3740
Hawk

Meaning: hawk, a bird

Origin:Nature name
896
Aire

Meaning: air

Origin:Word name
611
Robin

Meaning: bright fame

Origin:Bird name; or English, diminutive of Robert
474
Robin

Meaning: bright fame

Origin:Bird name; or English, diminutive of Robert
474
Origin:Nature name
2151
Gwydion

Meaning: born of trees

Origin:Welsh
2169
Marshall

Meaning: one who looks after horses

Origin:English
592
Fisher

Meaning: fisherman

Origin:Occupational name
905
Laramie

Meaning: canopy of leafy boughs

Origin:Wyoming place-name, French
3752