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Tree names - what do you think?

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Procrastinatrixx · 25/04/2025 16:47

So my eldest is Rowan (boy), and bump is a few months away from arrival.

If bump is female, we’re fairly set on Elowen (pronounced Eh-LOW-en), maybe Holly as a back up. Could be swayed to other ideas.

If bump is male, we’re undecided. Maybe Lennox (and Lex for short). Although I do like Lachlan (not tree themed but still nice). Some version of Ash is another option, although I think Ashley is a girls name usually these days?

Any other ideas? We’ve looked at many tree name lists, but I want to hear opinions/preferences.

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falalalalaaaaaaaa · 26/04/2025 11:31

Ashton or Asher
Cedar

Aspen for a girl?

uncomfortablydumb60 · 26/04/2025 00:58

Briar
Sorrel
saffron
Cassia( cinnamon bark)
Beckett( I LOVE this)
River
Heath

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Procrastinatrixx · 26/04/2025 00:02

Some really lovely suggestions from people / thank you so much!

DH isn’t bothered by Elowen rhyming with Rowan, and tbh it’s not a bar for me either, but it’s good to be reminded of some gorgeous alternatives to keep in mind. I especially like Ivy, Daphne, and Alba. Afterall when baby arrives maybe one of these will feel more “her”.

And if it’s a boy, Hollis is now as option, and increasingly Ash too. Might investigate more Australian varieties too… Thank you!

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mummyto9angels · 25/04/2025 22:42

Magnolia Holly Nyssa Willow Ayla. Silva Alder Aranay Alani Cassia Illana. Sadira. Sakura Sylvie Adir Yyves.

Calliopespa · 25/04/2025 20:23

Olive

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 25/04/2025 20:19

I used to work with someone who had 5 children with tree/botanical names. I think they were

Ash
Oakleigh
Jasmine
Yewden
Rowan

Historyofwolves · 25/04/2025 20:00

PhaseFour · 25/04/2025 19:42

Not sure if anyone's mentioned it, but I think Acer is an amazing name!

Isn't the name Asa, though?

Caspianberg · 25/04/2025 19:59

Alder
Elwood
Linden
Ivo

i like Lennox

Fern
Sylvie
Maple
Laurel

HugoYorway · 25/04/2025 19:56

Rowan and Elowen will be Rowan and 'Lowen.

Calliopespa · 25/04/2025 19:54

GroupDiscountOnTheBusToHell · 25/04/2025 16:53

Rowan (as in Atkinson) and the Eh-LOW-en pronunciation sound very similar to me.

Ashleigh is more common for girls these days I think, Ashley for boys.
Willow is nice.

I thought this. I think Rowan and Elowen are too samey op and it sounds a bit like Tweedle-Dum and Tweedle-Dee.

I like Holly with Rowan and also love the op suggestion of Willow.

LadySouthStar · 25/04/2025 19:53

Forrest
Woody
Blossom

BlueberryStar · 25/04/2025 19:53

Laurel
Aspen
Clementine

user1492757084 · 25/04/2025 19:52

Rowan and ..

Bruce - my fave
Linden
Oaken
Oakley

Hazel
Willow
Daphne
Chloe
Lilac
Holly
Peaches

SmegmaCausesBV · 25/04/2025 19:51

Hazel, Juniper, Cherry?

TheCountessofLocksley · 25/04/2025 19:49

Linden (for a boy) - it’s not as ubiquitous as some tree/nature names. Bit different - Vernon or Willoughby (if you like Willow for a girl)

Juniper, Ivy or Sylvie (for a girl). I do like Elowen but people mispronouncing it would drive me mad!

HugoYorway · 25/04/2025 19:47

I did, but my girl suggestion is better Smile

PhaseFour · 25/04/2025 19:42

Not sure if anyone's mentioned it, but I think Acer is an amazing name!

Cassthehotwaterbottle · 25/04/2025 19:42

I love Ash for a boy, but I can't stand Ashley as it's a surname and means a grove of trees, not one tree!

HugoYorway · 25/04/2025 19:41

Acer for a boy
Kalinka for a girl

Snorlaxo · 25/04/2025 19:40

Ash makes me think of Pokemon. If your son doesn’t end up liking Pokemon then he’s likely to find it annoying.

Elowen is a Lord of the Rings character iirc but I’ve also seen it spelled Elowyn - maybe someone more knowledgeable can comment ?

Rowan is the only boy tree name I can think of. Would you extend it to nature names?

SummerDaysOnTheWay · 25/04/2025 19:39

Eucalyptus
Christmas
Fig

???

WonderingWanda · 25/04/2025 19:33

I love Willow, Hazel and Holly. Also Alba, used in some tree names.

Jennalong · 25/04/2025 19:30

I know a male Hawthorn .

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Procrastinatrixx · 25/04/2025 19:28

JDM625 · 25/04/2025 19:08

I agree that Rowan and Elowen are very similar, and more akin to twin names.

Do you live in Aus or UK?
Jarrah/Jarra
Acacia
Banksia
Myrtle
Grevillea
Correa
Lilly

I was in fact tempted by Lillipilli! 😝

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Procrastinatrixx · 25/04/2025 19:27

MrsSunshine2b · 25/04/2025 19:05

If you like Elowen, I don't think it matters that it doesn't "go" with Rowan. Kids are not sets and they don't have to match.

This is my feeling too, I’m rarely paired with my siblings as an adult, or even after a certain age. I think if they were twins it would be different.

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