Nature-Inspired Dog Names

Small now, mighty oak later.

Of the high mountains.

Golden fossilised tree resin — warm and glowing.

The trembling-leafed alpine tree.

The Roman goddess of dawn; the southern lights.

The royal herb; from basileus, "king".

A sheltered curve of coast; also a reddish-brown coat.

The graceful silver-barked tree.

Spring flowers at their happiest.

The wild blackberry thicket — scruffy and sweet.

A light wind — easy by nature.

A small, clear stream.

The great carved gorge.

The tall, fragrant evergreen.

The glossy brown autumn nut — a rich coat colour too.

Soft, white and drifting.

The lucky meadow plant — four leaves if you're fortunate.

The long-tailed visitor streaking across the sky.

The living jewel of the reef.

Means "ice" — clear and sparkling.

The showy late-summer flower, named for botanist Dahl.

The cheerful white-and-yellow flower; from Old English "day's eye".

First light of the day.

Where the river meets the sea.

A hill of wind-blown sand.

The soft blue hour after sunset.

The world's highest peak.

The fastest bird on earth.

The lush green forest-floor plant.

The small, bright songbird.

The spark-making stone — sharp and quick.

The Roman goddess of flowers.

Crisp winter mornings in a name.

A strong wind; also a form of Abigail.

Sharp-eyed and swift.

The hazelnut tree, and the warm brown-green eye colour.

The hardy purple moorland shrub.

The evergreen climbing plant, a symbol of faithfulness.

The precious green stone.

Means "treasurer"; also the speckled gemstone.

The evergreen shrub with fragrant berries.

Calm water in one syllable.

The victor's evergreen wreath.

Green, light and everywhere in autumn.

The Latin word for the moon.

The grand, ancient flowering tree.

The tree of golden autumn leaves and sweet syrup.

The cheerful golden flower.

Means "of the sea".

A field of grass and wildflowers.

Soft as morning fog.

Soft, green and quietly persistent.

Means "new"; a star that suddenly shines brighter.

The vast sea itself.

The Mediterranean tree and its fruit, a symbol of peace.

The glossy black gemstone — striking for dark coats.

The gemstone that flashes every colour.

A small, smooth stone — perfect for little dogs.

The softest part of the flower.

The forest's favourite fetch toy.