Are you imagining your future baby girl as a tree-hugging, nature-loving free spirit? You need to check out this list of nature names for girls, all inspired by Mother Earth herself.
Whether you choose her name from a flower, season, or spice, your daughter will be connected to her earthy roots with a name from nature.
And once you’ve found the perfect name for your baby girl, it’s time to pair it with the perfect girls middle name!
Flower names
If you’re imagining your daughter being intricate, delicate, and beautiful, naming her after a flower is the perfect choice. You can go with something unique like Azalea, Poppy, or Marigold (isn’t the nickname Goldie so tempting?) or stick with the more well-known Lily or Violet.
Azalea
Daisy
Flora
Freesia
Lavender
Lily
Lilac
Marigold
Poppy
Posey
Primrose
Rose
Violet
Zinnia
Season names
These are lovely names, especially when your due date lines up with the season! If the name Winter feels a little too “cold” for you, the nickname Winnie really sweetens it up.
Autumn
Summer
Winter
Plant names
Get closer to nature with one of these lovely plant names for your little girl. For a baby born around Christmas time, Holly and Ivy are obvious choices. Laurel and Willow are both soft, gentle names that work for any season.
Cassia
Clover
Holly
Ivy
Juniper
Laurel
Willow
Bird Names
Tweet, tweet! Maybe your baby girl will end up as a songbird with one of these bird-inspired monikers.
Birdie
Lark
Piper
Raven
Robin
Sparrow
Wren
Sun and sky names
If you like French baby names, Azure (clear blue, like the sky) and Soliel (sun) are both pretty name options. You also have the conventional (Dawn) or nontraditional (Rainbow, Stormy) varieties of sky and weather names.
Aster
Azure
Celia
Dawn
Rain
Rainbow
Sky
Soliel
Stella
Stormy
Gemstone Names
If your baby girl is like a valuable, precious gem, go with one of these names!
Coral
Jade
Onyx
Opal
Ruby
Pearl
Land inspired names
Your love for her is as vast as the eye can see, just like these land names. These earthy names conjure up images of laying in a field on a warm spring day.
Briar
Meadow
Heather
Savanna
Bodies of water
Time to name the baby? It’s sink or swim! Water-inspired names are perfect for a little Florida or California girl.
Brooke
River
Lake
Ocean
Names of spices
These names are bringing the flavor! Spice things up with one of these fun, whimsical names.
Anise
Cayenne
Caraway
Ginger
Rosemary
Saffron
Sage
What’s your favorite nature name for girls?
Let me know in the comments!
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Searching high and low for a name that will help your baby boy stand out from the pack? Tired of the overdone names like Aiden and Liam? Read on for truly unique boy names, from the simply uncommon to the ultra rare!
Looking for a unique name list covering girls, boys, and unisex names? We’ve got all your unique baby names covered!
Underused Boy Names
These are names we’ve all heard of, but aren’t in the top 100 list of popular baby names. You’ll find great name choices here if you’re looking for something slightly different and uncommon for your son, without being too “out there”.
Cathan
Welles
Lawson
Sander
Dorian
Burke
Pearson
Tiernan
Corbin
Price
Benton
Kaison
Chester
Nile
Seamus
Zeppelin
Mathis
Cortez
Wilder
Brycen
Carmello
Jet
Orion
Badger
Royce
Bransen
Cormac
Tripp
Gibson
Claudio
Agustin
Bear
Hensley
Beacon
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Different sounding names
Certain names are unique not just by their rankings on the charts, but by the fact that they sound completely different than the popular names circulating around.
Many popular preppy boy names end in “den” (Aiden, Jayden, etc) or “ton” (Weston, Ashton). Simply making a rhyming version of a popular name may give you a name that is uncommon, but it won’t feel truly unique.
These names have a different sound and feel to them that make them distinctive.
Fielding
Tiberius
Rye
Wakefield
Viggo
Montague
Perseus
Enoch
Binx
Riggins
Crew
Varro
Macaire
Kenzo
Garfield
Kanai
Davenport
Elihu
Dangelo
Thierry
Rufus
Zaire
Caspian
Philo
Esai
Ultra Rare Boy Names
If you want a guarantee that your son won’t have another boy in his class with the same name as him, go for one of these super rare boy names that have never been in the top 1000.
Laszlo
Striker
Hallam
Ashbel
Falcon
Ozias
Bauer
Hawthorne
Dempsey
Anwar
Kipling
Nero
Arledge
Roone
Slate
Willoughby
Hagan
Calder
Artemis
Creek
Hatcher
Kaito
Cullinan
Makari
Vintage Boy Names
What’s old is new again! Vintage names are handsome, classy, and totally in style.
If you’re looking for more, don’t miss my list of old fashioned baby names that are so ready to make a comeback.
Like all things beauty, the beauty of a name is in the eye (ear?) of the beholder. This post is not at all meant to insult anyone with these names or anyone who chose these names.
I’m sure there are many lovely people in the world with all of these names.
That said, there are some names that are either harsh sounding or have some feature about them that sounds unpleasant to a lot of English speakers.
Some of these names are just plain ugly. I’m sorry, but I can’t get behind a little Gertrude or Gretchen.
Other names are strattling the line between ugly and cute. Like the pugs of baby names, it is precisely their awkward, quasi-ugliness which makes them endearing.
Or at least that was my whole argument during my first pregnancy, when I begged and begged my husband to agree to the name Mabel.
“It’s ugly,” my husband said.
“But it’s so ugly, it’s cute!” I argued.
I was unable to convince him of that one, but let’s see if I can convince anyone of these so-ugly-they’re-cute baby names.
As much as I hate to be a jerk, first we need to separate the just-plain-ugly names from the ugly-but-cute names.
Ugly baby names for girls
You might be able to create a little girl gorgeous enough to pull off one of these. But I don’t recommend trying.
(And if you had your heart set on one of these, remember there’s always the middle name spot!)
Ursula
I don’t know if Disney called the sea witch Ursula because it’s ugly, or if we just think of it as ugly because of the sea witch. But that’s not important.
Gretchen
Some people truly like this name. All I hear is the “retch”. And vomit is pretty much the ugliest possible thing.
Gertrude
It doesn’t roll off the tongue, that’s for sure. The sound is just unappealing.
Mildred
I highly doubt anyone reading this was ever considering naming their baby Mildred. So for that, I thank you.
Irma
I’ll tell you what Irma is the perfect name for: a horrid, destructive, category 5 hurricane. Let’s keep it that way.
What if the kid ends up with a speech impediment and goes around calling herself Vagina??? That’s a risk I’m not willing to take.
Bernadette
I know some cool people with the name Bernadette, but honestly I’ve always wondered what in the world their parents were thinking.
Myrtle
Myrtle is just begging to be made into a joke. Is the joke fertile Myrtle? Myrtle the turtle? I don’t even know. But it’s there.
Barbara
This name sounds like words that aren’t at all feminine. Barber, barbarian… nothing cute or sweet about those. And the nickname Barbie would just be cruel.
Esther
Esther isn’t rolling off anyone’s tongue. The “s” followed by “th” combo takes serious effort.
Greer
Another name that’s hard to say. Greer is reminiscent of the sound an angry cat makes.
Fern
If you’re into nature names, there are so many more beautiful choices out there. Violet, Rose, Lily, Meadow, Autumn, Ivy… there’s no need to use harsh-sounding Fern.
Delores
Remember the episode of Seinfeld about the name that rhymes with a female body part?
Bertha
The first word that comes to mind when I hear Bertha is “big”. Do you want your daughter to be “Big Bertha”?
Any overly froo-froo made up name
Honestly I’d prefer any of the aforementioned unattractive or old lady names on this list over some of the nonsense people make up. Brynlynn, Eliannalee, and Amylbella just don’t need to happen.
Names that are ugly cute
Mabel
My favorite of the ugly-cute names, it has an old-lady vibe but isn’t too weird or unpleasant sounding.
Martha
A cute little girl could totally rock Martha. Sure it’s old, but in a classic/historical way. Don’t we all have a bit of affection towards Martha Washington?
Ingrid
It’s definitely dancing on the ugly-cute line, but the uniqueness has some appeal.
Yes, I would be surprised if the next birth announcement I received was for sweet little baby Agatha. But there is definitely something ballsy about it. No one would want to mess with Agatha.
Ida
The uber-popular name Ava has caused a subsequent surge in the popularity of Ada. It’s only logical that Ida will be the next step.
Henrietta
This name makes a statement! It’s bold, but with a feminine side. I can picture a super cute little Henrie or even Etta with this name.
Georgina
All variations of George are on the rise since the birth of Prince William and Duchess Kate’s son George. Georgina is just as good of a female version as Georgia, so don’t shy away!
Matilda
It feels a little dated and possibly a little nerdy, but if you don’t think about it too hard it’s pretty cute.
Edith
Edith would fall on the good side of old lady names, not the ugly.
Wilhelmina
Go big or go home! Wilhelmina is a great formal name choice for cute nicknames like Willie or Willa.
Elna
With the Frozen-explosion dying down, people are starting to break away from the name Elsa. Elna would be a likely replacement hitter.
Ugly boy names
Why has this whole post been focused on girls names? I have no idea.
I’m an equal opportunity name snob and there is certainly no shortage of ugly baby names for boys. Here are just a few:
Milton
Nerd alert! There is nothing cute about Milton. Martin would be a more appealing alternative.
Bruce
If you’re hoping your baby boy comes out of the womb with a beard, try this name.
Earl
It sounds like whining even if you aren’t trying to.
Virgil
Virgil is a different style than most names, but not in a good way. If you’re looking for unique baby names, I’ve got much better!
Buford
I can’t put my finger on what makes Buford ugly. But I have a feeling I’m not alone.
Adolf
No explanation needed. Pick another name.
Angus
In addition to the association with beef, Angus has a uniquely unappealing sound.
Elmer
Elmer Fudd, Elmer’s glue… can’t think of anything cute about Elmer.
Eugene
Eugene Fitzherbert knew what he was doing when he changed his name to Flynn Ryder. (If you picked up on that reference, you should definitely check out my list of Disney-inspired boy names).
I know you’ve all heard of more ugly baby names! Let’s hear them in the comments.
The time has come for my two great passions- Disney and baby names– to collide! I’ve scoured all Disney movies and shows, princes and sidekicks, to come up with the BEST Disney boy names.
Put aside the fact that half of these names are represented as animals. This is Disney after all!
(Want to check the popularity or meanings of any of these names? Nameberry is my favorite source for name analysis!)
Here are the names in no particular order:
Disney boy names
Flynn
Ok so any true Disney fan knows this character’s real name is actually Eugene Fitzherbert. But that doesn’t stop Flynn Ryder (of Tangled) from winning us over with his famous smolder.
Eric
Speaking of The Little Mermaid, who wouldn’t want to name their baby after Ariel’s studly Prince?
Kenai
If you like more unconventional boy names, Kenai is an adorable choice from the movie Brother Bear.
Henry
Perhaps the most classic of all the Disney boy names, Henry is the name of Cinderella‘s Prince Charming.
Sebastian
Sure he might just be a crab with anxiety in The Little Mermaid, but his name is pretty darn cool.
Milo
Milo Thatch is the main character in Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire and Milo would be a great not-so-obvious Disney boy name choice.
Philip
A traditional name for a classic prince, Philip is the young prince who Aurora met once upon a dream in Sleeping Beauty.
James
Prince James might not be the first Disney prince that comes to mind, but he is the brother of Princess Sofia in Disney Junior’s Sofia the First.
Felix
Who can forget the well-loved good guy, Fix-It Felix from Wreck-It-Ralph? This name is on-trend and has a cool Euro vibe.
Terence
The sweet male fairy from Disney Fairies, Terence is a solid, underused boy name choice for the modern boy.
Jack
Whether you want to say he’s named after the spooky Jack Skellington or the charismatic Jack Sparrow, either Jack will do for a Disney fan’s son. Come to think of it, Sparrow makes a pretty cool name too!
Clayton
Clayton was the poacher in Tarzan who traveled to Africa with Jane to hunt gorillas. He may have been the villain in the movie, but his name is preppy and classy.
Toby
Cute and sweet Toby was the turtle from Robin Hood as well as the basset hound from The Great Mouse Detective.
Victor
Raise your hand if you’re a fan of The Hunchback of Notre Dame! This strong, classic male name is both a character in the movie (one of the trio of gargoyles) as well as the author of the original novel, Victor Hugo.
Rajah
If you’re looking for an adorable name with a middle eastern flare, Rajah is a super cute choice. It pays homage to Princess Jasmine’s pet tiger in Disney’s Aladdin.
Apollo
Apollo, the god of the sun in Greek mythology, is of course found in the movie Hercules. The name Apollo has been increasing in popularity steadily since 2012.
Oaken
Bet you didn’t think you’d find a name from Frozen on here! Do you recall the minor but memorable character Oaken from Wandering Oaken’s trading post? Not the friendliest guy, but definitely a cool name!
Nicholas
Nick Wilde is the con-artist fox from Zootopia who completely wins you over in the end. Maybe your little Nicholas would be similarly clever?
Elliott
Elliott is the clumsy but kind dragon of Pete’s Dragon. The name is better suited for an intellectual type child than an animated dragon any day.
Bruno
Ok, forget for a moment that this is the dog in Cinderella. It’s a totally underrated name!
Gus
Another animal from Cinderella with an awesome three-letter name. This was the chubby little mouse who palled around with the skinny mouse, Jaq.
Florian
Though he’s not named in the movie, the name of the prince in Snow White is actually Florian, though it was rumored to be Ferdinand. Florian is a much more trendy name, so we’ll stick with that.
Arthur
Another name that is on the rise in popularity, Arthur is the scrawny orphan boy who becomes King Arthur in the Sword in the Stone.
Dashiell (Dash)
Who wouldn’t want a super cool kid with super powers like Dash from the Incredibles? He is mega fast, and I can see this name exploding after the recent release of Incredibles 2.
Phineas
While still unique, Phineas isn’t as rare as it once was after Julia Roberts used it for her son (although with a different spelling). It is still a quirky name though, just like its Disney title character from Phineas and Ferb.
Pascal
No one needs to know that your little one’s traditional yet whimsical name came from Rapunzel’s chameleon companion in Tangled.
Maximus
Another animal from Tangled, this white palace horse was all business on his hunt for Flynn Ryder. The name has good versatility, with the casual nickname Max a nice alternative to the formal (and somewhat stiff) Maximus.
Arlo
Arguably my favorite of all the Disney boy names, Arlo is the protagonist in the movie The Good Dinosaur. Could this name be any cuter?
Peter
Go ahead, name your kid after Peter Pan. Don’t we all want to be young forever?
Thomas
Another classic name with solid roots, Thomas hails from the Disney classic The Aristocats. Smooth-talking alley cat Thomas O’Malley shows the rich sheltered cats the joy in a life of freedom.
Preston
The name Preston just sounds like it belongs to a rich person, so it’s quite fitting that the Disney character from Atlantis: The Lost Empire named Preston is a millionaire.
Otto
In contrast to Preston, the character Otto of Robin Hood is poor, hapless, and shown with a broken leg. That still doesn’t make the name any less adorable, however.
Taran
The courageous young Taran is the protagonist of The Black Cauldron. This simple-yet-different name is a great choice if you’re looking for something unisex.
Duncan
You shouldn’t associate this name with Dunkin’ Donuts just because Disney named the doughnut cop Duncan in Wreck-It Ralph. Given the rise in popularity of names like Deacon and Declan, it seems likely that Duncan would be well-received.
Boomer
Dinky and Boomer are a sparrow and a woodpecker constantly at work trying to catch a caterpillar in The Fox and the Hound. No one thought to use this name for a person until Michael Phelps named his son Boomer in 2016. Since then, it’s been popping up here and there.
Oliver
Oliver is the orphaned kitten in the Oliver Twist-esque animated movie Oliver and Company. It’s also a very on-trend name for a little boy.
Gideon
One of two con artists in Pinocchio, Gideon’s name is nicer than his character. (And I have plenty more if you like old-fashioned baby names!)
Amos
Ok, so the bad-tempered old man Amos from The Fox and the Hound isn’t doing the name any favors. But if you’re looking for a name that everyone has heard of but no one has, this is IT.
Achilles
Another name straight out of Greek mythology that appears in the movie Hercules, Achilles is a strong masculine name that will remind everyone of the hero with a weakness in his heel.
Louis
Louis, the alligator from The Princess and the Frog, just wanted to play his trumpet. While the character is a bit goofy, the name is a traditional favorite that will surely be exploding now after the birth of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s third child.
What’s your favorite Disney boy name? Let us know in the comments!
My love for baby names has extended into many different languages and cultures, and Welsh names are some of the most beautiful I’ve found. You certainly don’t need to be from Wales to choose one of these stunning old Welsh girls names for your baby.
The most beautiful and popular Welsh girls names
Eira
Pronounced “Eye-ra”, this gorgeous name is the perfect choice is you love the recently trendy baby name “Isla” but want something less popular. It means snow, so it’s especially fitting if you’re having a winter baby.
Mari
This variant of Mary is easy to read and pronounce, but just unique enough to stand out. It means bitter.
Fflur
Don’t let the spelling scare you away. You say it like “fleer”, and it’s another nature name meaning flora.
Guinevere
As the legend goes, Guinevere was King Arthur’s beautiful queen. It means fair lady.
Aerona
Beautiful and feminine, Aerona means fruit or berry.
Haf
Whether you say it like “haff” or “halve”, this unique name meaning summer is a great option for a summer baby.
Awel
Pronounced “ah-well” just like it’s spelled, this short and simple name is even prettier when you learn it means gentle breeze.
Seren
Seren is said just as you’d expect and it means star. It has started showing up on the U.S. naming charts in the last few years.
Megha
A shortened form of the Welsh “Megan”, Megha is a sweet and cute name meaning pearl.
Bronwen
Another name that’s easy to pronounce, Bronwen means fair and is starting to catch on here the in the States. Alternate spelling: Bronwyn.
Sian
Also written as “Siân”, this Welsh form of Jane is pronounced like “Shaan” and means God is gracious.
Addiena
Welsh for beautiful, Addiena could certainly catch on here in the States given the popularity of names like Addie, Addison, and Addilyn.
Teagan
This one you’ve no doubt heard before. Teagan is a fun, spunky name meaning beautiful.
Eirlys
Pronounced “Ire-liss”, this name strikes me as both strong and cute. It means snowdrop.
Siriol
Hoping for a daughter that is cheerful, bright and pleasant? That’s the meaning of this name, pronounced “Sirr-yol”.
Isolde
Remember the romantic story of Tristan and Isolde? This Welsh name meaning ice ruler makes a beautiful and romantic choice.
Carys
You will sometimes see it spelled as the modern name “Karis”, in place of the traditional Carys- but both mean love.
Olwen
A simple and straightforward name meaning white tracks, Olwen was a character from Celtic mythology.
Ebrill
Expecting a springtime baby? This cute Welsh girls name means born in April.
Lowri
Meaning laurel, Lowri is an appealing name that seems unusual but is quite common in Wales.
Enfys
Pronounced “En-viss”, this name meaning rainbow will certainly set your daughter apart.
Rhiannon
This well-known name means Great Queen and is associated with radiance and light.
Vanora
This sophisticated stunner of a name means white wave.
Gisal
Another gorgeous Welsh girl name, Gisal is a form of Giselle and means “pledge”.
Rhedyn
Meaning fern, Rhedyn is unique yet familiar given its similarity to the many trendy names rhyming with “Aidan”.
Adara
This name is about as feminine sounding as it gets, and derives from bird-catcher.
Eleri
Similar to the modern American “Ellery”, this traditional Welsh name has the alternate pronunciation El-AYR-ee and means bitter. According to Nameberry, both a legendary princess and a Welsh river have the name Eleri.
Edwynna
This high-society old fashioned name means wealthy.
Treva
Meaning large homestead, this Welsh name has the advantage of being easy to read and say in many different languages.
Wynn
This lovely, simple name is a great gender neutral name choice meaning fair or pure. It makes a pretty name on its own, or it can be paired with a longer name for a short and sweet middle name.
Do you have a favorite Welsh girls name? Let me know in the comments!
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