Names from Nature

Beryl -A beryl is a gem that occurs in many colors. If it is green it is an Emerald and if it is blue it is called aquamarine. The word refers to a blue green color as well. Beryl is a birth stone for those born under the sign of Scorpio.

Blossom -Blossom is an English word meaning flower that is sometimes used as a girl's name.

Brandon -Brandon is a place name meaning "Broom-covered hill", probably referring to common broom Cytisus scoparius or perhaps dyers broom Genista tinctoria. Both used for various crafts and magical applications. Broom is a very prolific and adaptable weed.

Brook -The name Brook refers to a stream of flowing water.

Buck -Buck is a name used for many male animals, especially hooved animal such as deer.

Calypso -The name Calypso means "hidden" or "concealed". It is the name of one of Saturn's moons and a species of orchid and a musical genre. In the Odyssey, Calypso was the name of a nymph who fell in love with Odysseus and kept him hidden on her island for seven years.

Cedonia -This name is Latin in origin and it refers to a swallow (the bird)

Celadonia -Celadonia is a name of Latin origin meaning swallow (the bird)

Colm -Colm is a boy's name from Latin meaning "Dove"

Coral -The name Coral is a girl's name derived from the English word for sea animals that create reefs on the bottom of the ocean. It also refers to a deep pink color.

Daphne -Daphne is a girl's name of Greek origin. According to Greek lore, Apollo fell in love with a nymph named Daphne who was turned into a laurel tree to escape him. Because his love for her continued even after she was a tree, the bay laurel is sacred to Apollo.

Dawn -The name Dawn refers to the first appearance of light in the morning, daybreak. This name can honor Eos and similar Goddesses.

Dove -A dove is a bird that is a symbol of peace and is sacred to the Goddess Aphrodite.

Drake -The word Drake has been used to describe a dragon in the past. In modern language it usually refers to a male duck.

Emerald -An emerald is a green precious stone often used in jewelry. It is the birthstone for May and for those born under the sign of Cancer.

Ersa -Ersa comes from herse, meaning "dew" in ancient Greek. It is the name of the daughter of Selene, Goddess of the Moon.

Forest -Forest is an English word for a large community of trees sometimes used as a boy's name. It is sometimes spelled Forrest when used as a boy's name.

Forrester -Forrester or Forester is a boy's name meaning "keeper of the forest" or "protector of the wood".

Gale -A Gale is a strong wind.

Garnet -A garnet is a red semi precious stone. The birth stone for January and Aquarius.

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