150 Baby Names That Mean Forest For Boys And Girls

If you have a fondness for everything green, you will appreciate these distinct baby names which mean forest.

Do you enjoy spending time in the forest? If so, you may be interested in choosing baby names that symbolize a connection to nature for your child.¹ Mother Nature is seen as a caretaker and guardian, and many of us seek solace in her presence away from the bustle of everyday life. Being surrounded by nature can evoke feelings of comfort and belonging, similar to being at home.

Forest can also be a first name for the babies.

Maria, a mother of two, chose to name her son Forest. According to her, no name seemed perfect until the end, but they finally settled on Forest after meeting their energetic little boy. They were drawn to the name because it evoked a sense of peace but soon realized that their son was more like wild, untamed wilderness than a fairytale stroll in the woods. Nevertheless, he grew into his name and they still cherish it and all that it signifies to them.

In this list of ‘Baby Names That Mean Forest For Boys And Girls’, we have compiled various baby names that mean forest for girls and boys. Please continue reading and choose a name that sounds good to you for your loving baby.

Girl Names That Mean Forest Or Wood

Creative parents with a passion for the outdoors may opt for a baby name that evokes a sense of balance and tranquility.

S.No	Baby Name	Baby Name Means
1	Aase	This is the Native American origin name, which means the forest or the Olive tree.
2	Abungu	It is a name in the Luo language that symbolizes the forest.
3	Amadahy	Amadahy is a term in the Cherokee language which means forest water.
4	Adoette	This name originated from Thailand and means a vast woodland with great generosity.
5	Aiken	This is the gender-neutral name which means oak wood.
6	Airin	This is a Japanese origin name which means love or affection, and “rin,” which means woods or forest.
7	Althea	This name is derived from the Greek language points which means trees known for their medicinal properties.
8	Aranya	This name has Italian roots which means a small tree nymph. It is also the title of a well-known animated movie.
9	Arinniti	This name is of Hittite origin and symbolizes the queen of the woods. This title was given to the Sun Goddess of Arinna in Hittite legend.²
10	Arna	This name comes from Hebrew and means the lovely Cedar tree. It is not just an uncommon name but also widely used in Hebrew society.
11	Asiza	This name comes from Arab culture and which means spirit of the woods.
12	Aspen	This name comes from Hebrew culture and means a beautiful tree.
13	Aveline	The meaning of this French name is an individual who belongs to the Hazelnut Forest.
14	Bambi	This is a Latin American name that means a tree that maintains its greenery all year round. It was also the moniker of a well-known artist in the music industry.
15	Bitki	This delightful Turkish name means a type of plant.
16	Brucie	This name has its roots in France which means woodland creature.
17	Caley	This name is of French origin which means from the heart of the forest.
18	Cailley	It is another form of the name Caley which means coming directly from the woods.
19	Caila	This name has Gaelic roots which means center of the forest.
20	Cherry	This name originated in America which means sweetheart. Cherry is a well-liked type of fruit.
21	Cedar	This name has Italian roots which means a small tree nymph. It is also the title of a well-known animated movie.
22	Daere	This name originates from Ancient Greek which means a type of flower. It symbolizes the center of a pearl.
23	Dera	The shorter version of the name Daere, which is Dera, which means a tree called an Oak.
24	Daisy	This is a Latin American name which means a tree that maintains its greenery all year round. It was also the moniker of a well-known artist in the music industry.
25	Diana	This name originates from Wales and means Oaktree.

S.No	Baby Name	Baby Name Means
26	Dresden	It is a gender-neutral name originating from England, derived from the name of a city in Germany. The city’s name comes from the Old Sorbian word Drežďany, which means people of the riverside forest.
27	Elswyth	This name originates from Hebrew which means a lovely tree.
28	Faunus	The unisex name comes from Latin America which means the God of the forest.
29	Girenė	The name is of Lithuanian origin and means a person who lives in the forest. It comes from the Lithuanian term “giria,” which specifically refers to a wooded area.
30	Griswalda	The name of German origin means the grey forest.
31	Griswalde	Frequently utilized as a replacement for Griswalda, this name means the grey forest.
32	Harosheth	The name has its roots in the Bible and holds various interpretations, with one of them signifying a wooded area.
33	Hanarin	The name is a lovely Japanese name made up of two elements drawn from the Japanese language. The term “Hana” signifies a flower, whereas “rin” embodies woods, groves, forests, or copses.
34	Haymar	This name originates from Burma means the significant depth of a forest.
35	Ilana	The name of English origin means a bay in the forest.
36	Izadi	The name is of Basque origin and comes from the Basque language. It is based on the Basque word “izadi,” which means “nature” or “forest.”
37	Kallie	Kallie, another form of the name Cayley or Cayleigh, which means the center of the forest.
38	Karri	The name originated from Scandinavia and is associated with a tree species found in Australia, symbolizing purity.
39	Keita	This name of Celtic origin means a forest full of abundance.
40	Kezia	The origin of the name is Hebrew, and it is associated with the cassia tree. Another way to spell it is Kazia.
41	Kimberly	Kimberly is an English name that means from the wood obtained from the royal forest or royal meadow.
42	Kim	Kim is the shortened version of Kimberly and it refers to wood that comes from the meadow of the royal fortress.
43	Lynn	The name originates from English means a lovely forest of jade green color.
44	Lin	This name means the lovely woods and is another version of the moniker Lynn.
45	Linbei	A charming Chinese name comes from the terms “lín,” which means forest or woods, and “bèi,” indicating bud.
46	Locke	The name is unisex and comes from English roots, meaning it relates to woodland.
47	Mavka	This is an enduring and captivating Ukrainian name that captures the spirit of a woodland being.
48	Mori	The name is Japanese and it means the wooden structure around a Shinto shrine.
49	Moriko	This name from Japan means a child of the woods.
50	Nowles	The name of English origin means to a bay in the forest.

S.No	Baby Name	Baby Name Means
51	Oihane	The unisex name originates from France meaning being part of the forest.
52	Perrie	The meaning of this English name is a person who resides next to a pear tree.
53	Reniala	The name is of Malagasy origin and symbolizes the majestic baobab tree. It is formed by merging the words “Reny,” which represents mother, and “ala,” which means forest.
54	Seda	This name is of Armenian descent means the sound emanating from the woodland.
55	Silva	The name “Latin American” means a person who lives at the center of the forest.
56	Silvana	The name has its origins in Latin America and is the female version of Silvanus. It signifies the deity of woodlands and trees.
57	Silvia	Silvia, a lovely name of Latin American origin, means “from the forest.”
58	Sylanna	The Latin name Silvana is frequently used as a nickname. It signifies originating from the center of the forest.
59	Sylva	This beautiful Latin American name means the heart of the jungle.
60	Sylvain	This name originated from Africa and means a miniature woodland.
61	Sylvana	This Latin name means the heart of the woods.
62	Sylvanella	This name originated from Africa means a miniature woodland.
63	Sylvania	The Latin origin name means to belong to the forest.
64	Sylvia	This Latin name means a sylvan spirit. Sylvia Plath was a renowned poet and writer from America.
65	Sylvie	This name Silvita is a smaller version of Silvia and it means the heart of the forest.
66	Sylvina	Sylvina, the Latin American version of the name Sylvia, is associated with the center of the forest.
67	Sylvonna	The name originates from England and is an alternative version of the Latin American name Sylvia. It symbolizes the heart of the woodland.
68	Tallis	This beautiful French name would be a wonderful choice for your beautiful baby as it symbolizes the woods.
69	Tallys	This name means woodland and is an alternative form of the name Tallis.
70	Vanisa	Vanisa is the goddess of the woodland in Hindu mythology.
71	Vedis	This name comes from Teutonic roots means the spirit of the forest.
72	Walker	The name is gender-neutral and comes from English roots, signifying a person who roams in the woods.
73	Zhaosen	The name is both classic and suitable for any gender, originating from China and created by combining the meanings of “zhāo” as chirp and “sēn” as forest.

Boy Names That Mean Forest Or Wood

If you need help choosing a name for your young adventurer, this list of names can assist you in making the perfect choice.

S.No	Baby Name	Baby Name Means
74	Alder	This name originates from Thailand means abundant woodland.
75	Aran	This name has Scottish roots which means a small village in the forest.
76	Arden	This name comes from Jamaica meaning a large forest. Another interpretation is a valley inhabited by eagles.
77	Ardian	This lovely Albanian name means a large, magnificent woodland.
78	Arwood	This name in English means a person from the Fir Forest. Alternatively, it can be spelled as Ayrwode.
79	Atwood	This name is of English descent which means a person who lives in the woods.
80	Berewold	Berewold is a name from medieval England that comes from the merging of “beofor,” which refers to a beaver, and “wold,” which means forest.
81	Busby	This name originates from Cambodia and means a tree that has a pleasant fragrance.
82	Bourag	It is a captivating and unique Armenian name that means the lovely concept of woodland.
83	Boyce	This name of French origin means someone who lives next to a wooded area.
84	Boice	This name is derived from French and is an alternative form of the name Boyce. It describes someone who lives next to a forest.
85	Chan	This name comes from Gaelic roots and means the protector of the woodlands.
86	Choilleich	This name comes from Gaelic roots means the protector of the woodlands.
87	Codrin	A compelling Romanian name derived from the word “codru,” which means a forest.
88	Coillcumhann	This name from Ireland means a small forest with narrow boundaries.
89	Calhoun	Irish in its roots, this name means a petite yet exquisite woodland. Colhoun is a different form of this name.
90	Codru	The Romanian name comes from the Romanian language and is derived from the word “codru,” meaning wood or forest.
91	Collingwood	This straightforward name in English means a wooded area.
92	Dagwood	This name in English is used to describe the light-colored timber obtained from a vibrant forest.
93	Deforest	This name is of English origin and has its origins in a French last name, which means “from the forest.” The name has become well-known and popular because of its connection to the famous American writer John Deforest.
94	Dong-Rim	This name is of Korean origin and is derived from the Sino-Korean language. It consists of two parts: “dong,” meaning east, and “rim,” indicating forest or grove.
95	Ellwood	This name comes from England which means coming from the center of the ancient woodland.
96	Ealdwode	This name in English means an ancient forest and is also a different form of the name Ellwood.
97	Faunus	This name originates from Latin America and is associated with the deity of the woodland.
98	Firth	This name means woodland.
99	Forrest	This name is derived from someone who lives in the woods. The movie “Forrest Gump” features Tom Hanks portraying the role of Forrest Gump.
100	Forester	This lovely name of Scottish origin means the protector of the woods.

S.No	Baby Name	Baby Name Means
101	Foster	This Latin American name means someone who protects the forest.
102	Foraoise	This name comes from Ireland and has its origins in the Irish language. It comes from the word “foraoise” in Irish, which means forest, originally coming from the Medieval Latin word “forestis” which means open wood.
103	Fraser	This name is used to describe individuals who are part of the woodland environment.
104	Fujimori	This name is of Japanese origin and is a combination of the words “Fuji,” which symbolizes wisteria, and “mori,” which denotes forest or protection.
105	Garwood	This name is Vietnamese in origin which means a wooded area.
106	Griswold	This name is Vietnamese in origin which means a wooded area.
107	Hartwood	This name means Heortwode.
108	Hayashi	This name is Japanese and has its origins in the Japanese language. It comes from the word “Hayashi,” which means woods, forest, or thicket. This term is derived from “Hayashi,” which means growth or cultivation.
109	Hraefnscaga	This name is English in origin which means a person who lives in Raven Forest.
110	Hrocesburh	This name means an individual resides within the Crow’s forest.
111	Hurste	This name means someone who lives in the forest.
112	Kashi	This name is believed to have originated from the Romani language, particularly from the word “kasht,” which translates to wood or forest.
113	Kyrkwode	This name comes from the church’s forest and it is a variation of Kirkwood.
114	Lam	This name is Vietnamese in origin that means a wooded area.
115	Lasota	It is a medieval Polish name with origins in the Polish word “las,” which means forest. The name is considered a variation of Sylwester, representing a wooded or wild area.
116	Linwood	It is an English name that originally denoted a place and meant stream forest in Old English.
117	Marwood	Marwood is a lovely choice for a male baby’s name, inspired by the serene lake forest.
118	Morio	This beautiful Japanese name means a boy living in the forest.
119	Nahele	This name originates from Native American culture means a wooded area with trees.
120	Norwood	This name means an individual who is part of the Northern Woodland community.
121	Northwode	Another form of the name Norwood, Northwode, signifies being situated to the north of the forest.
122	Oihan	This name is unique to the Basque region, coming from their language and representing the concept of a forest.
123	Oswald	Oswald is an English name that translates to “God of the forest.” Additionally, there is also a children’s animated TV show called Oswald.
124	Park	The name Park can also be spelled as Parke, both of which refer to a forest.
125	Pearocc	This name means someone who is a member of the forest.

S.No	Baby Name	Baby Name Means
126	Phraiwan	The distinct Latin name is derived from the name Silvanus or Sylvanus, which means the deity who presides over the forest and trees.
127	Ranger	The French name means “from the forest.” This name is also well-liked in English.
128	Raskogr	This name comes from Norse means a forest where deer can be found.
129	Rinji	This lovely Japanese name means a peaceful woodland.
130	Riodhr	Riodhr is an elegant name of Norse origin which means a person living in a clearing in the forest.
131	Roscoe	The English name has its roots in an English surname, which is derived from a place name. This place-name originates from Old Norse, with the element “rá” meaning “roebuck” and “skógr” meaning “wood” or “forest.”
132	Royd	This name means the dweller of the forest.
133	Sherwood	This name means a person who is a member of the lush woodlands.
134	Silas	It is an English name that means residing in a wooded area full of grapevines.
135	Silvain	This lovely French name means a person who lives in the woods.
136	Sil	This name is a shorter version of Silvain which means an association with the forest. Silos, Sill, and Silio are other versions of this name.
137	Silvanus	This name originates from Latin and is used to describe the deity associated with forests and trees.
138	Silverius	This name is of Late Roman origin and is thought to come from the Latin word “silva,” which means forest or wood. This name was held by Pope Silverius, a significant individual in the 6th century who was a bishop of Rome.
139	Stanwode	This name comes from English roots which means a person who is part of a woodland area with many stones.
140	Stanwood	Derived from the name Stanwode, this English name is quite well-known and popular. It also refers to someone who lives in a rocky forest.
141	Sylvanus	This name is American in origin which means an individual residing in wooded areas.
142	Sylvan	This name comes from Latin America and is a shortened version of Sylvanus. It signifies someone who lives in the woods.
143	Sylvester	This name is associated with an individual belonging to the forest. Sylvester Stallone, a renowned American actor, goes by this name.
144	Upwode	This name means a person residing in the higher region of a forest. Another form of this name is Upwood.
145	Winswode	Winwodem, another form of Winswode, describes an individual who lives in a forest filled with vines.
146	Wilbert	It is a lovely German name with a unique significance derived from the Old High German words “witu” meaning forest or wood, and “beraht” meaning bright.
147	Witimer	It is a popular German name that is derived from a well-known forest. The name has its roots in Old High German, with “witu” meaning forest or wood, and “mâri” meaning famous.
148	Winwodem	Winwodem, another form of the name Winswode, describes an individual who lives in a forest filled with vines.
149	Xylon	This name comes from Greece which means someone who lives in the forest.
150	Yaar	This is a fascinating gender-neutral name with Hebrew roots that signifies the enchanting concept of a wooded area.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is causing the rise in popularity of baby names inspired by forests?

The popularity of baby names inspired by forests may be on the rise because of a mix of factors such as rising environmental consciousness, a wish to cultivate a love for nature, and cultural impact.

2. How is a child’s personality or characteristics affected by the meanings of forest names?

The meanings of forest names do not have any proven impact on a child’s personality or characteristics. However, many people believe that choosing a name related to forests or nature could imbue a child with attractive and enchanting qualities.

3. Do parents tend to choose forest-themed names more often for children born in specific seasons or locations?

These names are not typically selected based on the seasons or areas in which children are born; instead, they can be given to infants regardless of their location. When choosing a name, parents often take into account the sound and significance of the name.

Conclusion

If you or your partner are nature lovers, you might want to consider choosing baby names that mean forest for boys and girls. Opting for such a name can serve as a reminder of the beauty found in nature and all the wonderful things it has to offer. This extensive and carefully selected compilation of baby girl and boy names that mean forest can assist you in discovering captivating and distinctive names for your child. Explore the definitions of each of these baby names and select the one that best fits your family and your child’s character.