Earth Day Inspired Baby Names

Search 30000 Baby Name Meanings

And get more name ideas later on.

Written by Monica Beyer

April 22nd is Earth Day, a day designed to inspire environmental appreciation and awareness. It can also be inspiring to environmentally aware parents who are seeking a "green" name for their baby girl or boy. Whether you are focusing on the planet Earth as a whole or any of the multitudes of natural wonders that encompass it, come check out the best Earth Day baby names for boys and girls!

Earth day baby A good place to start are names that mean Earth. As the third planet from the sun, our home is a marvel in and of itself.

Boy Earth Names

Adam: The meaning of this name is "earth" and in Hebrew this is actually a general term for "man." In the Christian Bible, Adam was the first man made from the "red earth" of Eden.

Clay: This name comes from a naturally occurring substance in the earth.

Dagan: An old Hebrew name, this means "grain, the earth."

Damek: This is a Slavic version of the name Adam and also means "earth."

Kai: Meaning "keeper of the keys, earth," this name is of Welsh, Scandinavian and Greek origin.

Terran: This name means "earth man" and is of English origin.

Girl Earth Names

Adamina: This is the feminine form of the name Adam and also means "earth."

Adana: A Spanish version of Adam, this means "earth" as well.

Afra: A name that has Hebrew and Arabic origins, this means "color of earth."

Avani: A lovely Sanskrit name, this means "earth."

Gaea: A Greek name, this was the womanly personification of the earth.

Maia: This is the name of a Roman earth goddess of springtime.

Zola: Meaning "lump of earth," this name has Italian origins.

Water is incredibly inspiring. Whether it is a boundless ocean, a mighty river, an inland lake or a diminutive creek, water has indescribable beauty and amazing power.

Boy Water Names

Brooks: This name means "small stream" and is of Old English origin.

Calder: Meaning "rough waters," this has English roots.

Destan: A French name, this means "by the still waters."

Dover: This name means "water" and is of Welsh origin.

Irvin: Meaning "green or fresh waters," this has Gaelic roots.

Trent: This name means "gushing waters" and is of Latin origns.

Girl Water Names

Brenna: This lovely name means "little drop of water."

Kallan: Meaning "flowing water," this has Scandinavian roots.

Lana: This name means "calm as still waters" and is of Hawaiian origin.

Naida: This means "water nymph" and is of Greek origin.

Nixie: Meaning "water sprite," this name is of Old German origin.

Talise: A Native American name, this means "lovely water."

Flora is what we call all plant matter, whether it be a tiny clover in a field or a magnificient sequoia tree in a forest. Here are some flora names for boys and girls.

Boy Flora Names

Arlo: This is a Spanish name meaning "barberry tree."

Gefen: A Hebrew name meaning "vine."

Hamilton: An Old English name, this means "hill with grass."

Jacinto: This is the masculine version of the name Hyacinth.

Linden: This is the name of a tall deciduous tree.

Nalin: This Hindi name means "lotus," a gorgeous flower that flourishes in muddy waters.

Girl Flora Names

Ayanna: This Kiswahili name means "beautiful flower."

Eila: Meaning "tree," this name has Hebrew roots.

Jolan: A Greek name, this means "violet flower."

Kaya: This name means "yew tree."

Other Nature Names

Here are some other earthy and nature names you might consider for your girl: Berry, Birdie, Clover, Coral, Daisy, Fern, Hazel, Holly, Iris, Ivy, Lark, Laurel, Myrtle, Petal, Raine, Skye, Star, Stormy, Summer, Sunshine.

And for your boy: Birch, Blaze, Blue, Breeze, Desert, Flint, Larch, River, Stone, Storm, Sun, Tern, Tiger, Vireo.