It’s no wonder that nature-inspired girl names are such a favorite for so many parents – they are timeless, meaningful and alive!
Whether it is the strength of the mountain, the elegance of the flower or the tranquility of flowing water, these names trace their roots straight to the beauty and power of nature herself.
Perhaps the best thing about nature-inspired names is that they can be soft or hard, soft as a Lily, hard as a Fern and adventurous names soar as high as Raven and Everest (or the Everest!).
I also like that nature-inspired names can feel new, too, while still being timeless and lasting as your child grows.
From nature to nurture, this list abounds in girl names inspired by nature: flowers, plants, animals, the stars, minerals, weather phenomena, planets, moons, constellations, stars, sun and moon, and more.
Time to dive into nature-inspired names and find the one that speaks to you!
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Flower Names for Girls
I’ve long been obsessed with flower names.
Girls’ flower baby names feel so fresh – they are so pretty, but they are also timeless.
So if you want your daughter to be named so that her very name sounds like a garden in the middle of blooming season, this list is full of ideas for you.
- Delphine – (French, Greek) Of Delphi, Womb
- Lillian – (English, Latin) Lily, Pledged to God
- Romy – (Latin) Dew of the sea
- Aster – (English, Amharic) Star
- Rosalie – (French, Latin) Rose
- Briar – (English) A thorny patch
- Cassia – (Greek) Cinnamon
- Dahlia – (Swedish) Dahl’s flower
- Amaryllis – (Greek) To sparkle
- Nola – (Gaelic) White shoulder
- Veronica – (Latin) She who brings victory, True image
- Cynthia – (Greek) Moon goddess, Woman from Kynthos
- Ione – (Greek) Violet flower
- Rue – (English, French) Regret, Street, Herb
- Acacia – (Greek) Thorny
- Linnea – (Swedish) Twinflower, Lime tree
- Meadow – (British) Grass, Vegetation
- Rosalind – (Latin) Supple horse, Pretty rose
- Liliana – (Italian, Spanish) Lily, a flower
- Jasmine – (Persian) Gift from God, Name of a flower
- Ianthe – (Greek) Purple flower
- Susan – (English, Hebrew) Lily
- Azalea – (English) Azalea, a flower
- Liana – (French) To climb like a vine
- Heather – (British) Evergreen flowering plant
- Calla – (Greek) Beautiful
- Lilac – (English, Persian) Bluish, Lilac
- Rosemary – (Latin, English) Dew of the sea, Rosemary
Exotic Nature Inspired Girl Names
If there were a list that leaned on the wild side a little more, these exotic nature-inspired girl names are for parents who like a name with a little wanderlust.
Something that feels modern and explorative, as though it traveled miles through a rainy jungle to find its way to you.
These names carry with them the splendor and the enigma of faraway places and rare natural splendors.
- Ayla – (Hebrew, Turkish) Oak tree, Halo, Moonlight
- Mara – (Hebrew) Bitter
- Laura – (English, Latin) From Laurentum or Bay laurel
- Mika – (Japanese) Beautiful fragrance
- Amber – (French) Amber-colored, Jewel, The sky
- Luan – (Portuguese) Moon
- Seren – (Welsh, Turkish) Star, Sail mast
- Mira – (Latin, Sanskrit) Admirable, Ocean
- Roisin – (Irish) Little rose
- Lumi – (Finnish) Snow
- Isla – (Scottish, Spanish) Island
- Thea – (Greek) Goddess, Godly
- Rosa – (Latin) Rose, a flower
- Lina – (Arabic, Greek) Young palm tree, Tender, Flax
- Marin – (Latin) Of the sea
- Hana – (Hebrew, Hawaiian, Maori, Japanese) Grace, Work, Glow, Flower
- Lua – (Portuguese) Moon
- Maryam – (Hebrew, Arabic, Iranian) Drop of the sea, Bitter, Beloved
- Dara – (Hebrew, Slavic, Irish) Pearl of wisdom, Gift, Oak tree
- Naia – (Hawaiian, Greek, Basque) Dolphin, To flow, Wave, Sea foam
- Mari – (Welsh, Scandinavian, Japanese) Drop of the sea, Bitter, Beloved, Love, Clever
Animal Inspired Girl Names
Animal-inspired names have a wild, fierce quality I absolutely love. These names are strong and graceful.
If you need your little girl’s name to have guts, to be brave and bold and beautiful, then look no further.
- Asteria – (Greek) Star
- Elowen – (Cornish) Elm
- Aspen – (British) Aspen tree, Shaking tree
- Wren – (English) Small bird
- Arden – (English) Valley of the eagle, High
- Elara – (Greek) Hazelnut, Spear shaft
- Circe – (Greek) Bird
- Annie – (English) Grace
- Cassiopeia – (Greek) Cassia juice
- Avalon – (Celtic) Island of apples
- Ember – (British) Spark, Burning Low, Amber
- Autumn – (Latin) Fall, Season of harvest
- Calypso – (Greek) She who hides
- Aubrey – (English, French, German) Elf ruler
- Eira – (Welsh) Snow
- Anne – (French, English, Hebrew) Grace
- Bethany – (Hebrew) House of figs
- Aveline – (French, German) Desired, Island, Water
Popular Nature Inspired Girl Names
If you want the comfort of a widely beloved name as well as that glorious sense of connection with nature, look no further:
the best names for girls on our list are all familiar, easy to pronounce, and yet still crystal clear on their fidelity to the natural world.
- Sienna – (Italian) Orange red
- Poppy – (English, Latin) Red flower
- Maren – (Latin) Sea
- Keziah – (Hebrew) Cassia tree
- Marlowe – (English) Driftwood
- Kayla – (Hebrew) Laurel, Crown
- Solana – (Spanish) Sunshine
- Summer – (British) Summer
- Jenna – (English) White shadow, White wave
- Leilani – (Hawaiian) Heavenly flower
- Amira – (Hebrew, Arabic) Princess
- Ashley – (English) Dweller near the ash tree meadow
- Brooke – (English) Small stream
- Lauren – (English, Latin) From Laurentum or Bay laurel
- Yvette – (French) Yew tree
- Zariah – (Arabic, Hebrew, Russian) Flower, God has helped, Dawn
- Myra – (Greek) Sweet-smelling oil
- Sierra – (Spanish) Saw
- Yvonne – (French) Yew wood
- Parker – (English) Park keeper
- Tamara – (Hebrew) Date palm tree
- Murphy – (Irish) Sea warrior
- Linda – (Spanish, German) Pretty, Linden tree, Tender
- Leslie – (Scottish) Garden of holly
- Kaylee – (American) Laurel, Crown
- Erica – (Norse, Latin) Eternal ruler, Heather
- Leighton – (English) Meadow town
- Bailey – (British) Law enforcer, Bailiff
- Shelby – (English) Estate on the ledge
- Zaria – (African, Arabic) Rose
- Yasmin – (Persian) Jasmine flower
- Kailani – (Hawaiian) Sea and sky
Vintage Nature Inspired Girl Names
Vintage nature-inspired girl names have it all: old-fashioned but also incredibly handsome, evocative of the past but also undeniably natural and beautiful.
If you love the sound of giving your little tot a nostalgic, naturalistic name, this list is ripe with vintage beauties.
- Aurora – (Latin) Dawn
- Posie – (English, Spanish) A bunch of flowers, Butterfly
- Drusilla – (Latin) Fruitful
- Loretta – (English, Italian) Bay laurel
- Doris – (Greek) Gift of the ocean
- Marguerite – (French) Pearl, Daisy
- Augusta – (Latin) Great, Magnificent, Exalted
- Myrtle – (Greek) Evergreen shrub
- Rosamund – (German) Horse protection
- Tamar – (Hebrew) Date palm tree
- Muriel – (Irish) Of the bright sea
- Ellery – (English) Descendant of Hilary
- Jessamine – (English, Persian) Jasmine
- Neva – (Spanish) White snow
- Cicely – (English) Blind
- Ollie – (Latin) Olive tree
- Tansy – (Greek) Immortality, Flower
- Posy – (English) A bunch of flowers
- Norma – (English, Latin) From the north, The pattern
- Suzanne – (French) Lily
- Sol – (Spanish, Portuguese, Norse) Sun
- Rhoda – (Greek) Rose
- Cotton – (British) Cottage, Hut
- Forest – (French) Woodsman, Woods
- Brooks – (English) Of the brook
- Rosanna – (Latin) Of Rosa, Rose, Grace, Beautiful
- Laurie – (English) From Laurentum or bay laurel
- Stacy – (Greek) Fruitful, Good ear of corn
- Sandy – (Greek) Man’s defender
- Jeanie – (Hebrew) God is gracious
Unique Nature Inspired Girl Names
Nature-inspired girl names hit the sweet spot perfectly; they capture the loveliness and soft touch of the natural world, while providing your next big lady with a new name to call her own.
Here’s the Soothsayer’s list of unique nature names.
- Rowan – (Scottish, Irish) Rowan tree, Little redhead
- Izara – (Arabic, Basque, Hausa) Shawl, Star, Section of tree
- Alouette – (French) Lark
- Cerise – (French) Cherry
- Marlow – (English) Driftwood
- River – (English) Flowing body of water
- Nerissa – (Greek) From the sea
- Valley – (English) Valley
- Aviana – (Hebrew, Celtic) To breathe, Radiant
- Coral – (Latin) Sea growth
- Senna – (Arabic) Brightness, Flowering bush
- Narcissa – (Greek) Daffodil
- Sapphira – (Greek, Hebrew) Sapphire
- Fiorella – (Italian) Little flower
- Venus – (Latin) Love, Desire
- Maris – (Latin) Of the sea
- Beryl – (Greek) Sea-green jewel
- Iolanthe – (Greek) Violet flower
- Sable – (English) Black, A type of black furred mammal
- Cove – (English) Small bay
- Fawn – (English) A young deer
- Nori – (Japanese) Doctrine, Seaweed
- Bellatrix – (Latin) Female warrior, 3rd brightest star in Orion constellation
- Snow – (British) Snow
- Ocean – (Greek) Sea
- Ciel – (French) Sky
Mythological Nature Inspired Girl Names
Mythological nature girl names don’t just tell a story; they tell mythic stories, involving gods and goddesses and mythical creatures associated with the elements.
Take Daphne, for example, which means ‘laurel tree’, or Gaia, the earth goddess.
If you’re also looking for a powerful name that is also meaningful and connected to the natural world for a daughter, this list of options will help.
- Jennifer – (Cornish, Welsh) White shadow, White wave
- Zeta – (Hebrew) Olive
- Ambrosia – (Latin) Immortal
- Evanthe – (Greek) Fair flower
- Melia – (Greek, Hawaiian) Ash tree, Honey, Work, Plumeria
- Callisto – (Greek) Most beautiful
- Denise – (French) God of Nysa
- Io – (Greek) A flower, Violet
- Ara – (Armenian) King
- Silvia – (Latin) From the woods
- Melinoe – (Greek) Having the color of quince
- Aston – (English) Noble stone, Eastern settlement, Ash tree settlement
- Thalassa – (Greek) The sea
- Galatea – (Greek) She who is milk-white
- Vale – (Latin) Lives in the valley, Farewell
- Fauna – (Roman) Young deer
- Acantha – (Greek) Thorn, Prickle
- Halcyon – (Greek) Kingfisher bird
- Undine – (Latin) Little wave
- Khione – (Greek) Snow
- Oceana – (Greek) Ocean
- Terra – (Latin) Earth
- Anahita – (Persian) Immaculate, Water Goddess
- Jacinta – (Spanish, Greek) Hyacinth
Modern Nature Inspired Girl Names
Looking for something modern and natural? This list is full of nature names with an on-trend edge.
- Marley – (English) Pleasant seaside meadow
- Cherry – (American) Cherry fruit
- Lake – (British) Body of water
- Tempest – (English) Stormy, Turbulent
- Star – (British) Star
- Zephyr – (Greek) West wind
- Kairi – (Japanese) Sea
- Sequoia – (Cherokee) Sparrow
- Sky – (British) Sky, Atmosphere seen from Earth
- Katniss – (Greek) Aquatic plant
- Eila – (Hebrew, Norwegian) Oak tree, Bright, Shining light
- Sapphire – (Hebrew, Greek, Latin) Blue
- Coralie – (French, Latin) Coral
- Emerald – (Persian) Green, Name of a gem
- Violetta – (Italian) Purple
- Bambi – (Italian) Child, Baby girl
- Camellia – (Czech) Kamel’s flower
- Wisteria – (English) Wister’s flower
- Wilda – (German) To strive
- Hayes – (English) Hedged area
- Rhodes – (Greek) Where roses grow
- Rivers – (English) River
Unisex Baby Names inspired by Nature
These nature-inspired, unisex baby names will suit any boy or girl, because they’re unisex, but they keep things earthy, familiar and rooted in the natural world.
If you want a name that’s unisex but also planted deeply in the natural world, we think you’ll find our list of unisex names is just what you’ve been looking for.
- Sunny – (English) Sunshine, Happy
- Ariel – (Hebrew) Lion of God
- Ebony – (Latin) Deep black wood
- Peri – (Greek, Hebrew, Persian) Mountain dweller, Fruit, Fairy
- Phoenix – (Arizona, Greek) Dark red
- Dylan – (Welsh) Son of the sea
- Ari – (Hebrew) Lion of God
- Laverne – (French) Springlike
- Mio – (Japanese) Beautiful, Cherry
- Tulip – (Persian) Turban, Name of a flower
- Cataleya – (English) Cattley’s flower
- Moon – (Korean) Moon, Door, To listen, Writing
- Raine – (French, German, English) Queen, Ruler, Rain
- Cielo – (Spanish) Sky
- Dillon – (Irish) Loyal
- Gale – (English, Gaelic, Hebrew) Joy, Wind, Tranquility, My father is joy
- Bentley – (English) Meadow with coarse grass
- Momo – (Japanese) Peach
- Abilene – (English, Hebrew) Grass
- Carmel – (Hebrew) Garden
- Linden – (English) Tree of the genus Tilla
- Berry – (English, Greek) Berry, the fruit, Fortified place
- Delta – (Greek) Letter, Island
- Lindsay – (English) Marshlands of Lincolnshire
- Dale – (English) Valley
- Nikki – (Japanese) Two trees, Diary
- Stacey – (Greek) Resurrection, Steadfast, Fruitful
Cool Nature Inspired Girl Names
The names on this list are inherently cool nature-inspired girl names, making the combination of the two concepts more connected to the earth itself while keeping a modern, hip edge to the titles.
- Geneva – (Swiss, French) Juniper tree
- Crystal – (Greek) Ice
- Ilana – (Hebrew) Oak tree
- Marilla – (Latin) Shining sea
- Kamala – (Hindi, Hawaiian) Lotus, Pale red, A garden
- Sanne – (Dutch) Lily
- Shoshana – (Hebrew) Lily
- Nita – (Hindi, Hebrew, Choctaw) Friendly, To plant, Bear
- Eirlys – (Welsh) Snowdrop
- Florentina – (Latin) Blooming
- Mauve – (French) Violet-colored
- Pomeline – (French) Apple
- Zariyah – (Arabic) Scattering wind
- Topaz – (Greek) Precious stone
- Elestren – (Cornish) Iris
- Buttercup – (English) Yellow wildflower
- Rook – (English, Persian) Crow, Chariot
- Marine – (Latin) From the sea
- Daffodil – (Greek) Asphodel, Yellow flower
- Ursa – (Latin) Little female bear
- Tammy – (Hebrew) Palm tree, Date palm
- Carmela – (Italian, Spanish) Garden
Bohemian Nature Inspired Girl Names
Bohemian names feel utterly free: they’re creative, edgy, earthy and adventurous.
If you want to find a name to match how laid back you are, look no further.
- Lilith – (Assyrian, Sumerian) Ghost, Night monster
- Andromeda – (Greek) Advising like a man
- Nyx – (Greek) Night
- Sylvia – (Latin) From the forest
- Fleur – (French) Flower
- Rain – (British) Abundance from above
- Lux – (Latin) Light
- Xochitl – (Nahuatl, Aztec) Flower
- Lark – (English) A pleasant songbird, Amusing activity
- Winter – (British) Winter
- Zinnia – (German) Zinn’s flower
- Skye – (Scottish) Island of clouds, Winged
- Dove – (English) Dove, a bird
- Celestia – (Latin) Heavenly
- Leda – (Greek) Happy
- Maple – (English, Latin) Piece of cloth
- Posey – (English) A bunch of flowers
- Vega – (Arabic, Spanish) Swooping eagle, Meadow
- Bluebell – (English) Blue bell
- Nephele – (Greek) Cloudy
- Bee – (Latin, Irish) Voyager, Strength
- Saffron – (Arabic) Yellow flower
- Eos – (Greek, Welsh) Dawn, Nightingale
Whimsical Nature Inspired Girl Names
Nature-inspired whimsical girl names might be right for you if you fancy a name that’s light, dreamy and magical.
These magical names are perfect for the girl who inhabits a fantastical landscape.
- Daphne – (Greek) Laurel tree, Bay tree
- Willow – (English) Willow tree
- Soleil – (French) Sun
- Marina – (Latin) From the sea
- Piper – (English) Pipe or flute player
- Primrose – (English) First rose
- Morgan – (Welsh) Sea-born, Sea-song, Sea-circle
- Selena – (Latin, Greek) Moon goddess
- Anthea – (Greek) Flowery
- Laurel – (Latin) Laurel tree
- Bryony – (Latin) To sprout
- Amethyst – (Greek) Semiprecious violet gem, Intoxicate
- Robin – (English) Bright fame, Name of a bird
- Holly – (British) The holly tree
- Raven – (British) A large black bird
- Dalia – (Hebrew, Spanish, Swahili) Branch, Dahlia, Gentle
- Morwenna – (Welsh) Maiden
- Nixie – (German) Water nymph
- Larissa – (Greek, Russian) Citadel
- Dawn – (English) Dawn, Sunrise
- Briony – (Greek) To sprout, Climbing plant
- Hyacinth – (Greek) Blue larkspur, Precious stone
- Morgana – (Welsh) Sea-circle, Born of the sea
Hipster Nature Inspired Girl Names
Add boho hipster edge and you get a hipster name, which I would define as cool but quirky, most definitely fun, and a little unusual. Then add the nature inspiration. Voilà! You have a new kind of name.
If you want a name that is on-trend but also groovy, boho, or hipster, and full of nature vibes, the following names are what you need to see.
- Luna – (Latin) Moon
- Juniper – (Latin) Young, Juniper tree
- Sage – (Latin) Wise, Aromatic spice
- Marigold – (English) Golden flower
- Indigo – (Greek) Indian dye, A deep blue dye
- Blossom – (English) To bloom
- Huckleberry – (American) Sweet berry
- Zahara – (Hebrew, Swahili) To shine, Flower
- Kai – (Hawaiian) Sea
- Lotus – (Greek) Lotus flower
- Bloom – (Yiddish) Of Blum/Blume, Flower, Lump of Metal
- Avis – (Latin) Bird
- Pepper – (English, Latin) Hot spice
- Hadassah – (Hebrew) Myrtle tree
- Cricket – (American) Insect
- Bay – (Latin) Berry
- Oakley – (English) Oak wood or clearing
- Brisa – (Spanish) Breeze
- Prairie – (English) Prairie, Meadow, Grassland
- Sparrow – (English) Sparrow, a bird
- Plum – (English) A fleshy purple fruit
- Reed – (English, Old English) Red-haired, Brushwood
- Frost – (English) Freezing
Classic Nature Inspired Girl Names
Does anything sound lovelier than ‘classic nature-inspired Rose’? And yet, this old favorite has been in our family trees for centuries. Or Ivy?
Rose and Ivy are just two of the many classic nature-inspired girls’ names.
If you are after a timeless name, rooted in tradition, but with a rich connection to nature, this list of classic names will be inspiring.
- Iris – (Greek) Rainbow
- Violet – (English, Latin) Purple
- Clementine – (French, Latin) Mild, Merciful
- Hazel – (English) The hazelnut tree
- Olivia – (Latin) Olive tree
- Daisy – (English) Day’s eye
- Ivy – (British) Climbing evergreen plant
- Ruby – (Latin) Deep red precious stone
- Grace – (Latin) Favor, Blessing
- Chloe – (Greek) Young green shoot
- Sylvie – (French, Latin) From the forest
- Lily – (English) Lily
- Rose – (Latin) Rose, a flower
- Olive – (English, Latin) Olive tree
- Clover – (English) Key, Meadow flower
- Guinevere – (Welsh) White shadow, White wave
- Birdie – (English) Bird
- Magnolia – (French) Magnol’s flower
- Faye – (English) Fairy
- Cressida – (Greek) Gold
- Lavender – (English) Purple flower
- Pandora – (Greek) All gifted
- Fern – (English) Plant name
- Bronte – (Greek) Thunder
- Hollis – (English) Dweller at the holly trees
- Portia – (Latin) Pig
- Susannah – (Hebrew) Lily
Beautiful Nature Inspired Girl Names
Sometimes what you want is a name that is plainly, indisputably beautiful.
If you want a name that is simply gorgeous, then look no further.
- Savannah – (Spanish) Flat tropical grassland
- Aven – (Irish) White flower, Beautiful sheen
- Lilly – (English) Lily
- Calanthe – (Greek) Christmas orchid, Beautiful flower
- Ren – (Japanese) Water lily, Lotus
- Nelda – (English) One who lives by the alder tree
- Viola – (Latin) Violet
- Rosetta – (Italian) Rose
- Belladonna – (English, Italian) Nightshade, Beautiful lady
- Anemone – (Greek) Daughter of the wind
- Mei – (Chinese, Hawaiian) Beautiful, Plum
- Lorene – (Latin) Laurel, Bay laurel plant
Short Girl Names inspired by Nature
If you’re looking for a nature-y name you don’t have to roll your tongue around while saying, but still want one with nature’s devil-may-care swagger, this short names list’s just for you.
- Kezia – (Hebrew) Cassia tree
- Ula – (Celtic) Gem of the sea
- Kiri – (Maori) Tree bark
- Zia – (Latin, Arabic, Italian) Grain, Light, Splendor, Aunt
- Fig – (English) Name of fruit
- Lori – (English) Bay laurel
- Rio – (Japanese) Place of the cherry blossoms
- Mia – (Italian, Scandinavian) Mine, Bitter
- Amy – (French) Beloved
- Gigi – (French) Earth worker
- Kiki – (French, Japanese) Double happiness
- Yara – (Arabic) Friend, Helper
- Lars – (Scandinavian, Latin) Crowned with laurel
Wrap up
I hope this collection of nature inspired names for girls has inspired your own imaginations and provided something unique for your unborn daughter.
The beauty of nature can be found everywhere – from the movement of a river, to the strong solidity of a mountain, to the delicacy of a flower.
There are many choices and something for everyone in the world of nature.
And whether you’ve fallen for an enduringly classic garden flower name like Violet, or you’ve got your sights on something new and cool (and Scandinavian), such as Sage, the best thing about nature names is how the weight of their meaning never feels light or fluffy when you bring them into your nursery.
So, I hope that selecting a nature name for your daughter feels like giving your daughter a lifelong connection to the earth.
Happy naming!
