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It’s Earth Day! Nature Names.

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Happy Earth Day!  Here’s a rudimentary list of word names representing items in nature.  Most of these, if not all of these, have been used as actual names.  Some are even currently top 1000 names!

Flowers: Azalea, Rose, Lily, Chrysanthemum, Jasmine, Daisy, Gardenia, Lavender, Lilac, Peony, Poppy, Marigold, Hyacinth, Petunia, Primrose, Violet, Viola, Lantana, Mimosa, Crocus, Zinnia, Tansy, Heather, Iris

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Geographic features: River, Ocean, Hill, Lake, Valley, Forest, Meadow

Trees: Juniper, Oak, Sequoia, Maple, Willow

Fruits, Berries and Plants: Ivy, Olive, Holly, Apple, Plum

Animals: Bear, Drake, Kitty, Fox, Bee, Bunny

Gems, Minerals, etc.: Jade, Garnet, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Beryl, Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Opal, Galena

Air and Space: Cloud, Moon, Star, Sky

One thought on “It’s Earth Day! Nature Names.

  1. Earth Day offers so much name-inspiration! I especially like your flower section. I’ve always secretly loved the name Zinnia. I think it would make a great human name 🙂

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