Picture your ideal day spent in the great outdoors. Does it include trees, sunshine, and of course, your nature-loving dog at your side?
If the answer is all of the above, it sounds like your adventurous pup needs a name that honors nature.
Whether you prefer to sit and drink in all that beautiful scenery or get active with some outdoor sports, there are plenty of nature dog names for you to choose from.
Top 50 Nature Dog Names
Soak up all that nature has to offer with one of these trending dog names. Our favorites are Ocean, Flora, and Juniper.
- Aspen
- Birch
- Cedar
- River
- Willow
- Sage
- Maple
- Fern
- Ocean
- Ivy
- Rain
- Sky
- Storm
- Flint
- Ash
- Leaf
- Blaze
- Breeze
- Meadow
- Sunny
- Frost
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
- Luna
- Flora
- Fauna
- Clover
- Poppy
- Brook
- Daisy
- Rose
- Dune
- Bluebell
- Jade
- Coral
- Rocky
- Sequoia
- Violet
- Juniper
- Ember
- Pebble
- Lake
- Rainier
- Moss
- Glacier
- Echo
- Phoenix
- Orion
- Terra
Nature Dog Names for Males
Your good boy loves experiencing the great outdoors with his favorite human, making names like Thunder, Canyon, and Everest oh-so fitting.
- Reed
- Bear
- Brooks
- Comet
- Timber
- Dusty
- Forest
- Onyx
- Cypress
- Thunder
- Cliff
- Hawk
- Ridge
- Harbor
- Oak
- Canyon
- Rusty
- Falcon
- Wolf
- Everest
- Oakley
- Pine
- Stone
- Midnight
- Shadow
Nature Dog Names for Females
There are so many pretty words in nature that make for delightful female dog names, including Cherry, Dawn, and Blossom.
- Star
- Lily
- Blossom
- Magnolia
- Fawn
- Iris
- Moon
- Cherry
- Lark
- Snowy
- Hazel
- Misty
- Skye
- Saffron
- Opal
- Aurora
- Rainy
- Dawn
- Peach
- Wren
- Jasmine
- Petal
- Snow
- Honey
- Pearl
Plant & Flower Dog Names
Your dog is as sweet and perfect as a (dog-safe) flower, so why not give them one of these floral dog names, like Dandelion, Tulip, or Lavender?
- Heather
- Fennel
- Wisteria
- Dandelion
- Hyacinth
- Begonia
- Primrose
- Fuchsia
- Orchid
- Holly
- Calla
- Petunia
- Peony
- Marigold
- Buttercup
- Dahlia
- Lavender
- Tulip
- Azalea
- Rosemary
- Thistle
- Aster
- Camellia
- Zinnia
- Sunflower
Space Names For Dogs
Space names for dogs are totally out of this world! Blast into orbit with a dog name like Apollo or Galaxy.
- Apollo
- Orbit
- Nova
- Cassiopeia
- Sirius
- Astro
- Galaxy
- Titan
- Cosmos
- Rocket
- Venus
- Jupiter
- Nebula
- Mars
- Pluto
- Celeste
- Saturn
- Meteor
- Mercury
- Andromeda
- Eclipse
- Astra
- Sol
- Solar
- Lyra
Trees & Forest-Themed Dog Names
If you can’t imagine hiking in the woods without your best furry friend, be sure to give them a tree-inspired name like Redwood or Chestnut.
- Fir
- Linden
- Mulberry
- Hawthorn
- Beech
- Poplar
- Palm
- Sassafras
- Redwood
- Alder
- Eucalyptus
- Elm
- Spruce
- Rowan
- Yew
- Tamarack
- Chestnut
- Sycamore
- Buckeye
- Olive
- Ironwood
- Laurel
- Acacia
- Dogwood
- Hickory
Wild Animal Names For Dogs
While your little pup might not exactly be a Puma, Coyote, or a Grizzly, these wild animal-inspired names will make them sound big and tough!
- Puma
- Buffalo
- Fox
- Tiger
- Lion
- Panther
- Moose
- Bull
- Eagle
- Buck
- Otter
- Raven
- Cougar
- Stag
- Coyote
- Badger
- Lynx
- Bison
- Orca
- Jaguar
- Grizzly
- Beaver
- Python
- Cobra
- Gator
Gemstone/Geological Dog Names
Perhaps you’re a regular rockhound and enjoy all-things geology. In that case, we’ll direct you to these unique names for your dog, like Aquamarine and Ruby.
- Amber
- Jasper
- Sapphire
- Ruby
- Diamond
- Emerald
- Fossil
- Topaz
- Garnet
- Bloodstone
- Amethyst
- Quartz
- Peridot
- Citrine
- Aquamarine
- Tourmaline
- Tanzanite
- Beryl
- Zircon
- Agate
- Carnelian
- Lapis
- Moonstone
- Obsidian
- Malachite
Water-Inspired Dog Names
Hit the waves, sail on the seven seas, and take to the water with your matey (a.k.a. your super swimmer), who needs a name like Splash or Sailor.
- Fisher
- Koi
- Bay
- Ripple
- Aqua
- Dory
- Wave
- Mist
- Splash
- Raindrop
- Tide
- Waterfall
- Pond
- Sail
- Fish
- Nereus
- Sailor
- Skipper
- Marina
- Reef
- Sea
- Nautica
- Current
- Lagoon
- Delta
Weather Dog Names
Your dog loves you through all kinds of weather, making a name like Stormy, Rainbow, or Thunderbolt downright perfect.
- Rainbow
- Stormy
- Nimbus
- Twister
- Cloud
- Flash
- Puddle
- Lightning
- Cloudy
- Hail
- Whirlwind
- Shimmer
- Zephyr
- Thunderbolt
- Chill
- Sleet
- Haze
- Ice
- Fog
- Tornado
- Drizzle
- Blizzard
- Aura
- Dew
- Flurry
Dog Names Inspired By Nature Activities/Sports
Strap on your boots, take a hike, and climb to new heights with one of these dog names inspired by your favorite outdoor activities.
- Scout
- Quake
- Summit
- Boots
- Trek
- Hiker
- Trail
- Dash
- Tracker
- Roadrunner
- Waverly
- Skim
- Jet
- Paddler
- Ranger
- Bouncer
- Breezy
- Caddie
- Boulder
- Sprout
- Sailer
- Vole
- Drift
- Rover
- Geyser
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Rover Knows Pet Names
As pet lovers through and through, Rover has the scoop on what people are naming their dogs. We have a passion for all things dog names and love helping pet parents pick their pup’s perfect name. For over a decade, we’ve gathered pet names from Rover’s database of millions of pets. The names you find here aren’t randomly generated. We keep our lists updated to match the trends within—and from—our own pet parent community.
