203 Baby Names Meaning 'Wood'

Embrace strength and serenity with wood-inspired names.

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Wood has been vital in human life for centuries, serving as a primary resource for tools and fuel. Wood remains important in many cultures, which is why parents often choose baby names that mean ‘wood.’ In African cultures, wooden bowls are an important part of various traditions as they are used to make special offerings to Gods. In Arizona, the Hopi people use a wooden bowl called a ‘katsina’ to represent their community's unity. Native Americans held trees in high regard as they believed that trees had souls. Hence, they used wood in their religious ceremonies to symbolize their connection to the earth. With such deep cultural significance, wood-inspired names are bound to be popular with parents as they evoke images of towering trees and serene forests.

For instance, the name Silas has been in use for centuries. This Roman name means ‘dweller of the wood,’ highlighting a family’s love for nature. The Latin name Sylvia, which means ‘woodland,’ would be a great choice for parents who truly appreciate the natural world. The Old English name Ainsley, which means ‘woodland,’ reflects nature’s elegance and strength. The classic Scottish name Keith, which means ‘wood,’ is an elegant name that symbolizes the strength and resilience of wood. These were just a few examples, and there are more wood-inspired names on the list below. Have a look to find the beautiful name that will connect your child to the natural world.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Ainsley	Girl	Hermitage wood; Solitary clearing
Marlee	Girl	Pleasant wood; Boundary wood; Marten wood; Marshy meadow;Elderberry tree
Keith	Boy	Wood; From the battleground
Kingsley	Boy	King's meadow; King's wood
Bexley	Girl	Wood land clearing surrounded by box trees
Kelly	Boy	Warrior; Wood; Born on a farm; Bright-headed
Kimora	Girl	Tree; Wood; Town; Village; Golden meadow; From the meadow
Truett	Boy	Dry resinous wood; River bend
Kamora	Girl	Chameleon; Tree; Village; Wood
Lianna	Girl	To twine around; Dweller by the wood; God has favored me; To sheave

Carver	Boy	A wood carver
Ender	Boy	Brave; Manly; Wood clearing; Very rare
Zyla	Unisex	Wood; The cross
Kenlee	Girl	King's meadow; Mud wood; Mud clearing
Guy	Boy	Wood; Valley
Zylah	Girl	Wood (referring to the Cross); Shade
Rockwell	Boy	A person from Rockwell; Wood or well frequented by rooks
Woodrow	Boy	Row of houses by the wood
Marley	Boy	Marshy meadow; Pleasant wood; Boundary; Pleasant seaside meadow;
Marli	Girl	Pleasant wood; Marten wood; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala

Holt	Boy	Forest; A small wood or grove of trees; Forested land
Roscoe	Boy	Forest of the roebuck; Deer forest; Doe wood
Mahogany	Girl	Dark Red Wood
Truitt	Boy	Dry resinous wood; River bend; Trust; Loyalty; Boar
Timber	Girl	Wood; Timber clearing
Isley	Unisex	A hazel wood; Grove
Rylo	Unisex	Wood; Clearing; Meadow
Zayleigh	Unisex	Sea strength; Berry wood; Hay clearing; A heavenly woman
Holton	Unisex	Corner farmstead; Corner Estate; Hollow wood; Hollow grove
Ainslee	Girl	Hermitage wood; Solitary clearing

Ruston	Boy	Red-haired; Fox-colored; Rush estate; Roof wood; Brushwood estate; Hringstan's hill
Wayland	Unisex	Battle; Brave; Small wood grove; Craft
Henlee	Girl	From the high wood land; Hen; Wild bird
Zylan	Unisex	Forest dweller; Wood-dweller
Sila	Girl	Reunion; Arrival; Stone; Rock; Forest; Wood
Lynley	Girl	Flax wood; Lime tree woodland; Lime grove
Whitten	Unisex	Wood; Forest; To rule; To lead
Karver	Unisex	Wood carver
Silvio	Boy	Wood; Forest
Fia	Girl	Weaver; Wisdom; Deer; Wood

Walton	Unisex	Stream town; Wood town; Wall town
Henleigh	Girl	From the high wood land; Hen; Wild bird
Zailee	Boy	Sea strength; Berry wood
Xylia	Girl	Wood; Wood dweller; Woodland
Woods	Unisex	Row of houses by the wood
Marely	Girl	A sea of bitterness; Pleasant wood; Marten wood; Bright sea
Holten	Unisex	Holt copse or small wood; Hill, stony slope
Zaylie	Girl	Nobility; Sea strength; Azalea flower; Berry wood
Ivo	Boy	Yew wood; Archer
Katai	Unisex	Shortness of stature; Wood; Timber

Kelia	Girl	Wood
Sylvi	Unisex	Sun; Strength; Wood; Forest
Woody	Boy	A land covered with trees; Wooded area; Row of houses by a wood
Xylon	Unisex	Wood; Timber
Xylah	Unisex	Wood
Chatham	Boy	Wood; Homestead; From the soldier's land
Kirkland	Boy	Church land; Small wood grove
Xylo	Unisex	Wood
Zale	Boy	Sea-strength; Someone who lives on the other side of the wood
Cardin	Unisex	Wood carder

Kingsly	Boy	King's meadow; King's wood
Mareli	Unisex	My God is an oath; Beloved; Love; Bright sea; Pleasant wood
Roch	Boy	Crow; Rook; Rough; River opposite of the wood
Reston	Boy	The place among the brush wood
Alleigh	Girl	Dweller by the wood clearing; Noble
Averley	Girl	Wood clearing
Calhoun	Boy	Narrow wood or corner
Jamaica	Girl	Land of wood and water; Land of springs
Kershaw	Boy	Church wood
Lam	Boy	Forest; Jungle; Wood; Blue

Leno	Unisex	Wood; Grove; Bosk; Torch
Wrigley	Unisex	Wood; Woodland clearing
Chandan	Boy	Sandalwood; Scented wood
Eboney	Girl	Black wood; Ebony tree
Diar	Girl	Scribe; Cleric; Country; Homeland; Gift; Expensive wood
Madeira	Boy	Wood
Jabrion	Boy	One who has a bow made of yew wood
Faraday	Unisex	Man of the wood
Teak	Unisex	A durable wood tree; Yellowish brown color
Silviano	Boy	Wood; Forest

Vea	Girl	Chief; Seen; Wood; Tree
Airlie	Girl	Eagle wood
Atwood	Boy	Lives in the forest; Someone who lives by the wood
Brosnan	Unisex	Son of Brosnachán; Dried wood; Fire wood
Ashen	Unisex	Made of ash wood; Made of or resembling ash
Lenwood	Boy	Leen's wood
Ebonee	Girl	Black wood; Ebony tree
Baylea	Girl	Bailiff; Berry wood
Ashliegh	Girl	Ash wood
Haywood	Boy	Fence wood

Ebon	Unisex	Foundation stone; Black wood from ebony tree
Guido	Boy	Wood; Leader; Guide
Kingslee	Unisex	King's wood
Hinckley	Boy	A habitational name meaning Hynca's wood; Bear cub; Woodland clearing
Xylie	Unisex	Wood
Marlia	Girl	Pleasant wood; Marten wood; Boundary; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Holter	Unisex	Dweller by the wood
Lynwood	Boy	A beautiful wood
Louka	Unisex	From Lucania; Forest wood; Sacred wood; Light
Yardley	Girl	Wood clearing; Branch; Twig; Pole

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Wood is known for its strength and durability. Parents often choose names that mean ‘wood’ for their children, hoping that they will inspire them to be strong and resilient like the woods. From Silas to Keith, these baby names carry a natural beauty that can suit anyone. They can also connect a child to the natural world and help them appreciate and preserve nature from a young age. Most wood-inspired names are associated with positive qualities and can make a child stand out from the crowd.

Infographic: Attractive Baby Names Meaning 'Wood'

Baby Names Meaning 'Wood' are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

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