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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.

Kamal

Meaning: lotus; perfect, perfection

Origin:Hindi; Arabic
2437
Benno

Meaning: bear

Origin:German
1951
Byron

Meaning: barn for cows

Origin:English
570
Corbin

Meaning: crow, raven

Origin:English and French surname
771
Thorn

Meaning: prickle

Origin:English
1397
Lynx Lynx is a powerful and unique name with root...
Origin:Animal name
1821
Heron

Meaning: hero

Origin:Nature name or Greek
1874
Pine Pine is a unique name that has gained popula...
Origin:Nature name
2223
Elm

Meaning: red, brown

Origin:English, German, Norse, Danish tree name
2432
Timber Timber is a name of American origin. Tim is ...
Origin:Nature name
2758
Triton The meaning of Triton is ‘God of the sea’. I...
Origin:Greek mythology name
2826
Tamir

Meaning: owner of many palm trees

Origin:Hebrew
3315
Origin:English nature name
3544
Nir

Meaning: plowed field

Origin:Hebrew
3759
Origin:Animal name
3813
Oliver

Meaning: olive tree

Origin:Latin
7
Oscar

Meaning: God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior

Origin:English or Irish
12