Plant Names for Boys: All Shades of Nature
Use plant names for boys to express your love of the natural world. These typical boy names originate from all over the world. You’ll adore our recommendations for each of them!
Plant names are frequently sweet and straightforward, which makes them even more unique as baby names.
Plant Names for Boys
Check out these plant-inspired names for your boys.
1. Adair
The Scottish name for “oak tree ford”
2. Alfalfa
The Arabic name for “best horse fodder”
3. Arbor
Latin for “herb garden”
4. Ash
Old English means “ash tree”
5. Aster
The Greek name means “star” or the genus name of most flowers
6. Basil
Greek for “royal” or Arabic for “brave”
7. Bay
Latin for “berry”
8. Bentley
The Anglicized version of Benedict, means “from the moor” in Old English
9. Oliver
This name of English origin means the “olive tree” and symbolizes beauty and dignity.
10. Oren
Oren is a Hebrew origin name that means “the pine tree” or “ash”.
11. Palmer
Palmer is an English boy’s name with Latin origin word referring to the palm tree. The name means “pilgrim” or “bearing a palm tree branch”
12. Reed
Earlier used as an English surname, this boy’s name is from Old English reader meaning “red”. It refers to a person who has red hair or a red complexion.
13. Roosevelt
Roosevelt is a Dutch origin name meaning” a field of roses”.
14. Rowan
Rowan of Celtic origin means “little red-haired one” and refers to the rowan tree.
15. Rye
This is an English boy’s name which refers to the grain crop barley. The name means “island meadow”.
16. Spruce
Spruce of English origin refers to the conifer with the same name. The adjective spruce means “dapper or neat”.
17. Sumac
Sumac with origin in Middle English, Old French, and Latin refers to a plant by the same name.
18. Birch
Old English for “white” or “birch tree”
19. Cedar
English and comes from a cedar tree
20. Chervil
Latin for “leaves of joy”
21. Clay
The German name means “adhere”
22. Cosmo
Greek, meaning “order” and “beauty” is also the name of a flower
23. Elmore
Old English for “famous nobleman”
25. Elwood
The English name means “from the old forest”
26. Ivy
Typically thought to be a girl’s name, in more recent times it has been used for both genders.
Not only is it fantastic ground cover, but it also is an Old English word that signifies fidelity and eternity.
27. Larch
If you’re looking for a plant name that represents something unique, Larch is one to consider.
The larch tree is a deciduous conifer, which is a rarity! The larch is a towering evergreen whose needles turn golden yellow in the fall.
28. Lark
The name Lark is inspired by the larkspur, a flowering plant that produces airy blue blossoms and lends itself beautifully to any garden.
Lark is of English origin and means “songbird” as well, a double allusion to the natural world.
29. Leymus
This steel-blue grass is a striking choice for boy name inspiration!
It’s truly unique, and this is an excellent option if you’re looking to set your son apart.
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Beautiful Plant Names for Boys
Nature is beautiful, check out these beautiful plant names for boys.
30. Mal
This name is taken from the apple tree’s formal name: Malus Domestica.
31. Briar
Origin: English, Meaning: A thorny patch.
32. Asciano
Blue bottle flower
33. Aloe
Gealing and soothing
34. Blodwyn
Welsh, meaning blessed flowers
35. Cosmos
Of the sunflower family. Unique and grand
36. Crisanto
Golden flower
37. Elm
Strong and robust
38. Chrysanthos
Chrysanthos is a beautiful plant name of Greek origin meaning “a golden flower”.
39. Rodger
Derived from the plant called Rodger’s Flower, this name is a unique spin on the more common Roger.
40. Sage
English for “wise one” or Latin for “from the sagebrush plant”
41. Savannah
Spanish for “flat, tropical grassland”
42. Violet
Latin for “purple” because of the flower that shares its name
43. Willow
English for “tree” or “freedom”
44. Tecoma
In nature, this name refers to the small tree or shrub by the same name.
It also has Native American roots and is a variation of the name Tahoma or Tacoma, which means “that frozen water.”
45. Clove
Cloves are the buds of an evergreen tree with crimson flowers, commonly used as a spice.
46. Douglas
The Douglas fir is often recognized as the ideal choice for a fresh Christmas tree because of its towering strength. It is the symbol of the Pacific Northwest and is the state tree of Oregon.
47. Florent
It is a popular French boy’s name that means ‘flowering.’
48. Hinata
Japanese for sunflower
49. Nalin
From the Hindu and Buddhist religions, meaning Lotus
50. Roosevelt
Like the President, except it means “field of roses” in Dutch.
51. Pine
Wisdom and longevity
52. Sorrel
When flowering, the sorrel is a hibiscus, Perfect for a reddish-brown-haired babe
53. Zahur
Egyptian name meaning flower
54. Zephyr
A Greek God and a beautiful flower native to Peru and Columbia
55. Noll
This is the Latin and Scandinavian variation of Oliver, which means “olive tree.”
It’s a unique option if you like the name Oliver but feel like that one’s off the table because it’s becoming too trendy.
56. Oakes
An English name that means “near the oaks,” this choice practically oozes strength and prominence.
Another monosyllabic name that packs a punch with its brevity
57. Oliver
This Latin name meaning “from the olive tree” has spiked in popularity in recent years.
58. Oren
Meaning “laurel or pine” or “Jerusalem pine” in Hebrew, this name is more often heard in Israel.
It’s a great choice if you want a plant-inspired name with a nod to Jewish culture. You could call him “Ore” for short.
59. Oxalis
Although this is a flowering type of plant, this choice comes with the very manly nickname, Ox.
This plant is usually associated with success, reliability, and endurance.
60. Perrin
Inspired by pear trees, Perrin is a name for a child you pray will grow up to produce good fruit.
Of French origin, the name Perrin comes from the name Pierre. Perry is a common nickname for Perrin.
Unique Plant Names for Boys
These are unique names for boys likened to nature.
61. Ewan
English for “friend of the law” or Irish for “born to nobility”
62. Forrest
The old French name means “out of the woods”
63. Hawthorne
Old English for “where Hawthorne trees grow”
64. Herb
The old English name means “exalted ruler” or “shining army” in German
65. Camellia
Name for an exotic flower whose buds are used to make tea
66. Clementine
The female form of Clemens means “mild” in Polish and Latin. Also shared with the name of a sweet citrus fruit
67. Dahlia
Hebrew for “branch”
68. Daphne
The Greek name means “laurel tree”
69. Flora
Latin for “blooming flower”
70. Forsythia
Yellow flowers name of Scottish botanist William Forsyth
71. Hazel
Old English for the hazel tree that symbolizes protection
72. Holland
A province in the Netherlands
73. Holly
Old English for “holy day” or a grove of holly trees
74. Hyacinth
Greek for “blue crystal”
75. Indigo
Greek, meaning “dark blue”
76. Iris
Greek for “Goddess of the rainbow”
77. Florian
This Latin masculine name of Roman origin is derived from Florianus and means “flower”.
78. Gentian
Gentian is a name referring to a plant of the same name.
79. Hawthorn
This is of an Old English origin referring to someone who lived near a bush or hedge. The name is also the name of a tree.
80. Ivy
Old English or Latin for “vine”
81. Jasmine
The Persian name for a form of flowering olive, that also has white flowers
82. Juniper
Latin for the juniper berry
83. Katniss
It comes from the name of an edible aquatic plant
84. Lavender
English for the purple-flowering plant
85. Leilani
Hawaiian name that means “heavenly flower”
86. Lily
Latin, meaning “pure” or “flower”
87. Magnolia
Latin for “flowering tree”
88. Marigold
Greek for “a flower” or “mother of Jesus”
89. Heywood
Old English for “hedged forest”
90. Huck
German for “bog”
91. Kamal
Hindi name, means “lotus” or “perfection”
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What are Earthy Names?
1. Clay
2. Dawn
3. Dusk
4. Twilight
5. Fern
6. Aurora
7. Aurelia
What are Male Flower Names?
1. Peregrine
2. Saffron
3. Sage
4. Sorrel
5. Talasi
What is a Boy Name that Means Flower?
1. Akhtar
2. Ambuj
3. Ankur
4. Anthony
What is a Lucky Name for a Boy?
1. Asher
2. Bakthawar
3. Behrooz
4. Bhagesh
What is the Most Meaningful Boy Name?
1. Aaron: Hebrew — Enlightened.
2. Aiden: Celtic — The sun god; fiery.
3. Alexander: Greek — Defender of men.
4. Amell: German — Power of an eagle.
5. Amory: German — Leader; divine; brave; powerful.
6. Andrew: Greek — Strong; manly; courageous.
7. Anthony: Latin — Priceless.
8. Asher: Hebrew — Happy or blessed.
What Name Means Gift from God?
Mikelle or Mikell means: “a gift from God.”
What is a Good Plant Name?
1. Spaghetti (trailing succulents and ferns)
2. Hot Dog (Dragon fingers)
3. Bill (money plant)
4. Christofern (fern plant)
5. Fluffy (cactus)
6. Lil Plant.
7. Mr/Miss Plant.
8. Mr. Prickles (cactus)
What is a Fancy Flower Name?
1. Dahlia
2. Dianella
3. Fleur
4. Daisy
5. Diascia
6. Flora
7. Dandelion
What is a Nature Name for Boy?
Names like Bear, Koa, River, and Orion, once relegated to the fringes, have become mainstream.
And other rare nature boy names, like Cosmo, Wolf, and Zephyr, are rising up to join them.
What is the Prettiest Flower Name?
1. Rose.
2. Hydrangea
3. Bleeding-heart
4. Cherry blossom
5. Orchid
6. Tulip
7. Peony
8. Lily.
On this list of plant baby names for boys, maybe you’ve found a few top choices or at the very least gained some baby name ideas.
All of these boys’ names are fantastic options. Keep following our page for more name ideas articles like this.
CSN Team.
