300+ Nature Dog Names for Outdoor Enthusiast Dog Parents
Welcome to the place where natural beauty and the world of dogs collide. If you’re searching for the perfect name for your nature dog, look no further than this comprehensive list of nature inspired dog names. We have every aspect of the natural world covered and have chosen 300+ incredible dog names for you to choose from.
♀️ Nature Inspired Dog Names for Female Dogs
Here is a great list of nature inspired dog names for your female dog. We think “Gaia” is a fitting name for female dogs with an alpha spirit and “Nova” is the perfect name for girl dogs with a bright and shining personality.
| Asteria | goddess of the stars in Greek mythology |
| Autumn | Latin name meaning “season of harvest” |
| Brooke | name meaning “small stream” |
| Cho | Japanese name that means “butterfly” |
| Coral | coral reef |
| Dawn | when the sun rises |
| Flora | Roman goddess of flowers |
| Gaia | Greek name for mother earth |
| Iris | the personification of the rainbow in Greek mythology |
| Luna | of the moon |
| Nova | Latin Name meaning “new” – also the term given to bright stars |
| Ortal | Hebrew name meaning “morning dew” |
| Persephone | Greek Goddess of Spring |
| Rosie | for roses |
| Selene | goddess of the moon in Greek and Roman mythology |
| Skye | girls name |
| Stella | name meaning “star” |
| Sunny | for the sun |
| Tara | mother nature |
| Tierra | Spanish name with Latin origins that means “earth” |
♂️ Male Nature Dog Names for Boy Dogs Who Love an Outdoor Adventure
Just look at all the great nature dog names here for your awesome boy pup! The Gordon Setter is a bold, black dog trained to retrieve birds and there could not be a more fitting name than “Raven” for such a proud and noble breed. “Jett” is also a great nature name for a Black Lab who loves to run at speed outdoors.
| Aaron | means “mountain of strength” |
| Acker | name meaning “field” |
| Blaze | name meaning “fire” or “flame” |
| Bran | name meaning “raven” |
| Cosmo | for the cosmos |
| Fisher | name meaning “fisherman” |
| Ford | name meaning “river crossing” |
| Forrest | name meaning “of the woods” |
| Glen | another name for a lush, green valley |
| Haden | type of California mango |
| Heath | Heath Ledger – famous actor |
| Jett | name meaning “black stone” |
| Kent | type of California mango |
| Oakley | name meaning “meadow of oak trees” |
| Orion | star constellation |
| Perrin | name of English origin meaning “little rock” |
| River | River Phoenix – famous actor |
| Sassacus | name meaning “wild man” |
| Thor | Norse God of thunder |
| Wilder | German name that means “untamed” or “wild” |
| Woody | name meaning “from the lane in the woods” |
🐻 Nature Names for Dogs Derived from Other Animals
The Animal Kingdom is a great place to look for a nature inspired dog name. Our favorite name is “Leo” for a fluffy Golden Retriever with a larger than life personality – he will definitely be the king of the dog park! “Moose” is also a really fun name for any large breed dog.
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| Arne (norse name meaning “eagle” |
| Ayala (Hebrew name meaning “deer” or “gazelle”) |
| Bear (as a name it means “strong and brave”) |
| Bee |
| Birdie |
| Channing (boy’s name meaning “young wolf”) |
| Colt (young male horse) |
| Conan (Irish name meaning “wolf” or “hound”) |
| Drake |
| Everett (name meaning “strong boar”) |
| Falcon |
| Fawn |
| Gator (short for alligator) |
| Grackles (type of black bird) |
| Grizzly (for the grizzly bear) |
| Jay (blue jay – bird) |
| Leo (Latin for lion) |
| Moose |
| Orson (name of French origins meaning “bear cub”) |
| Raven (type of black bird) |
| Robin (bird with a red breast) |
| Sable (mammal with silky fur) |
| Wren |
| Badger |
| Bambi (after the famous deer) |
| Bunny |
| Dove |
| Fox |
| Goose |
| Hawk |
| Herbi (for herbivore) |
| Heron |
| Hootie (for owls) |
| Jaguar (“Jag” for short) |
| Kangaroo (“Kanga” or “Roo” for short) |
| Koala |
| Lark |
| Lynx |
| Mouse |
| Piglet |
| Quokka |
| Raccoon |
| Spider (you could spell it “Spyder” to make ir cool) |
| Squirrel |
| Stallion |
| Wolfie (for wolves) |
⚡ Names for Dogs that Pay Tribute to the Elements of Nature
Nature is full of inspiration for names for dogs and we can’t pick our favorite from such a huge selection. “Logi” is a great name for a pup with a fiery personality and we think “Lux” is well suited to Yellow Labs with their bright and sunny dispositions.
| Agni | sanskrit word for fire |
| Air | Air element |
| Argon | an atomic element |
| Avani | Indian name meaning “earth” |
| Azar | Name of holy fire – also Atar and Atash |
| Belenus | celtic god of fire |
| Breeze | Air element |
| Earth | Earth element |
| Electro | for electricity (lightning) |
| Finn | Irish name meaning “light” |
| Fire | Fire element |
| Flame | Fire element |
| Flare | Fire element |
| Gust | gust of wind |
| Hayes | old Irish surname that translates to “fire” |
| Humus | organic material that forms a part of natural soil (the other part is finely ground rock – the mineral component) |
| Inferno | Fire element |
| Logi | Norse god of fire |
| Lux | Latin word for light |
| Nasima | Arabic name meaning “breeze” |
| Neptune | God of the sea |
| Orb | shape of the earth |
| Ozone | relating to air |
| Puff | puff of air |
| Pyro | Fire element |
| Rakia | Hebrew name meaning “sky” |
| Samira | Hindi name meaing “air” |
| Seraphina | Hebrew name meaning “fire” |
| Sphere | shape of the earth |
| Tellus | poetic name for the earth – represents the personification of the earth |
| Terrestrial | “Terry” for short – relating to the earth |
| Theia | Greek goddess of light |
| Tor | name of Norse origin meaning “thunder” |
| Wind | Air element |
Best Nature Inspired Names for your Water Loving Dog
The Portuguese Water Dog is the quintessential water-loving pup, bred to be a fisherman’s helper. This breed would suit any of these nature inspired names relating to the water element. Our top picks are “Mizu” and “Bayou” – totally unusual and guaranteed to start conversations wherever you may go.
| Aqua | Word associated with water |
| Aquarius | star sign associated with water |
| Bay | usually found near the ocean – “Bayley” is a great name |
| Bayou | an outlet of a lake or river |
| Blue | the color usually associated with water |
| Cascade | refers to water falling downwards |
| Caspian | the Caspian sea is the world's largest inland body of water |
| Cove | a protected sanctuary of water |
| Delta | flat land that divides a river |
| Firth | an estuary |
| Harbor | Place on the coast for ships to dock |
| Hudson | the Hudson river |
| Hydra | Word associated with water |
| Jordan | the river Jordan |
| Lagoon | shallow body of typically sea water |
| Lake | body of fresh water surrounded by land – “Laiken” or “Laken” are alternative names |
| Mizu | Japanese name meaning “water” |
| Puddles | Form after rain |
| Rain | Falling water |
| Reef | as in a coral reef |
| Splash | Water makes splashes |
| Spring | occurs when pressure causes groundwater to flow onto the earths surface – “Springer” is a great name alternative |
| Tahoe | for Lake Tahoe |
| Tsunami | Giant wave caused by underwater earthquakes |
| Wade | you wade out into the sea or pool |
🌐 Nature Dog Names that Pay Homage to the Great Outdoors in Foreign Languages
Choosing a nature inspired name for your dog from a foreign language is a great way to go if you are looking for that extra touch of whimsy. All of these nature names are great, but we love “Lumi” and “Neve”, foreign words for snow, for any pure white nature dog with floof as white and fluffy as freshly fallen snow.
| Agua | “water” in Spanish |
| Debesis | “Sky” in Latvian – “Deb” for short |
| Flamme | “flame” in French |
| Fleur | French word for flower |
| Kai | Hawaiian for “sea” |
| Lilia | “Lily” in Polish |
| Lumi | “snow” in Finnish |
| Moana | means “sea” or “ocean” in Hawaiian |
| Neve | “snow” in Italian |
| Nuvola | “cloud” in Italian |
| Pioggia | “rain” in Italian |
| Rio | Spanish for “river” |
| Voda | “water” in Czech |
🌳 Earthy Names for your Friendly Companion Inspired by Forests of Trees
Nature names inspired by trees give us some extraordinary dog names to consider. So if you have a pup who loves darting through the trees on long forest walks, read on. “Asher” and “Mimosa” are our favorite nature dog names on this list. And you can’t argue that all dogs would love to be called “Koa” – short, snappy and delightfully unusual.
| Alder |
| Ash (Asher is a great name) |
| Aspen |
| Birch |
| Cedar |
| Cherryblossom |
| Douglas (Douglas Fir) |
| Hazel |
| Holly (evergreen tree) |
| Juniper |
| Koa |
| Laurel |
| Magnolia (evergreen tree – “Maggie” or “Mags” for short) |
| Maple |
| Mimosa (the tree of happiness) |
| Olive |
| Rowan |
| Sakura |
| Shadow |
| Truffle |
| Willow |
| Wollemi (the Wollemi Pine is an endangered tree) |
| Yoshino (Yoshino cherry tree) |
🌼 Wildflower Dog Names for your New Puppy
All the beautiful flowers in nature give us a fabulous selection of dog names for your four-legged lady. She is as exquisite as a flower and deserves a name to match her delicate and alluring nature. We adore the name “Rue” because its so different, but “Bramble” is a close second.
| Amaryllis |
| Aster |
| Azalia |
| Blossom |
| Bluebell |
| Bramble |
| Buttercup |
| Clover |
| Daffodil (“Daffy” for short) |
| Dahlia |
| Daisy |
| Fern |
| Hyacinth |
| Ivy |
| Jasmine |
| Lavender (a flowering plant) |
| Lily |
| Lotus (the lotus flower is a symbol of purity) |
| Marigold |
| Orchid |
| Peony |
| Petunia |
| Poppy |
| Primrose |
| Rose |
| Rue |
| Tulip |
| Violet |
🏕️ Nature Themed Dog Names for Nature Lovers who Go Camping
Do you love to take your dogs camping? Then this list of nature names is for you. You cant beat the name “Boy Scout” for any nature dog, but “Zippo” is such a fun, cool name, especially for a dog who loves to lie by the campfire flames.
| Boy Scout |
| Charcoal |
| Cinders |
| East (cardinal direction) |
| Ember |
| Firefly |
| Flicker |
| Gypsy |
| Mountaineer |
| Mudbud |
| North (cardinal direction) |
| Ranger |
| S'more |
| Scout |
| Smokey |
| Sooty |
| South (cardinal direction) |
| Sparky |
| Tracker |
| Walker |
| West (cardinal direction) |
| Zippo |
🏞️ Earthy Names for Dogs Inspired by Landmarks of Natural Beauty
These nature dog names are inspired by some of the most incredibly stunning natural landmarks in the world. There are some great names here, but we would love a dog called “Phoenix”
| Ayers | Ayers Rock |
| Giant | Giant's Causeway |
| Gullion | The Ring of Gullion |
| Iguazu | Iguazu Falls |
| Jeita | Jeita Grotto |
| Jeju | Jeju Island Lava Tubes |
| Kruger | Kruger National Park |
| Moher | Cliffs of Moher |
| Moraine | Moraine Lake |
| Nakuru | Lake Nakuru |
| Paria | Paria Canyon |
| Perito | Perito Moreno Glacier |
| Phoenix | Phoenix Park |
| Princesa | Puerto Princesa Subterranean River |
| Sequoia | Sequoia National Park |
| Stoney | Stonehenge |
| Tekapo | Lake Tekapo |
| Torc | Waterfall |
| Victoria | Victoria Falls |
| Wadden | Wadden Sea |
| William | William Bay |
💎 Names for Dogs inspired by Gemstones and Precious Metals
Are you a nature lover who is fond of jewels then look here for a nature inspired dog name. Gemstones and precious metals give us a huge array of delightful names for dogs. We love the name “Indi” for either dog gender.
| Amber |
| Beryl |
| Diamond (“Di” for short) |
| Emerald (“Em” for short) |
| Gem |
| Gemma |
| Gold (precious metal – “Goldie” for short) |
| Indium (precious metal – “Indi” for short) |
| Jade |
| Jasper |
| Laz (for lapis lazuli) |
| Moony (moonstone) |
| Onyx |
| Opal |
| Pearl |
| Peridot (“Peri” for short) |
| Ruby |
| Sapphire |
| Tanzanite (“Tansy” for short) |
| Tiger (tiger eye) |
| Topaz |
🗻 Nature Themed Dog Names Inspired by Landscapes and Earth Formations
You can find some wonderful nature dog names among the most prominent geological features in the world. “Everest” is our top pick, not only because we are in awe of the beauty of the mountain, but we love a good snow rescue episode of Paw Patrol!
| Andes | mountains |
| Angel | Angel Falls in Venezuela |
| Aso | mount Aso |
| Bluff | Type of cliff near the coast |
| Chocco | for the chocolate hills in the Phillipines |
| Cliff | Mass of rock near the sea |
| Denali | mountains |
| Etna | volcano |
| Everest | Mount Everest |
| Fuji | mount Fuji |
| Gobi | A desert |
| Krakatoa | volcano |
| Lava | From volcanoes |
| Magma | From volcanoes |
| Meadow | An open grassy field |
| Oasis | found in the desert |
| Pangea | refers to when earth was one landmass |
| Prairie | Flat grasslands |
| Ridge | Long narrow hilltop or mountain range |
| Rocky | Rocky mountains – famous mountain range |
| Sahara | A desert |
| Sierra | Sierra Nevada – mountain range |
| Taiga | coniferous forests |
| Tundra | Cold treeless region (Arctic and Antarctic) |
| Volcano | A volcanic mountain that erupts molten lava. |
❄️ Cute Dog Names Inspired by Weather for your New Pup
Bet you never thought that weather phenomena would provide inspiration for naming your dog – but just look at these pawsome names – we love “Bolt” after the Disney pup and “Storm” is a classic name that never goes out of style.
| Blizzard |
| Bolt (of lightning) |
| Chilly |
| Cirrus (type of cloud) |
| Crystal (ice crystals) |
| Flash (of lightning) |
| Flurry (snow flurries) |
| Frosty |
| Gale |
| Misty |
| Nimbus (type of cloud) |
| Rainbow |
| Ray (of sunshine) |
| Snowball |
| Snowflake |
| Snowman |
| Snowy |
| Storm |
| Summer |
| Thunder |
| Tornado |
Final Thoughts
We hope you have enjoyed exploring all the wild, natural beauty that Mother Nature has provided us with. Have you picked your dog’s nature name? Let us know in the comments below.
I’m Shelley, a content creator and copywriter from Wicklow in the Irish countryside. I am a big animal lover, so writing about dogs is a dream come true! I’m the crazy lady who will stop you in the street while you’re out walking your dog to give it cuddles. I adore all dogs, but I would have to say the big slobbery ones are my favorite.
