Baby Names Themed Baby Names 80 Cottagecore Names for Bucolic Babies From Winnie to River, these cottagecore names will be perfect for back-to-nature babies of any gender. By Lisa Milbrand Updated on August 25, 2023 Fact checked by Karen Cilli You might start seeing a lot more Junipers and Rivers at the playgrounds in a few years. That's because cottagecore, a lifestyle trend that favors a back-to-nature, rural-homestead vibe, has had a reach beyond fashion and home decor this year—it's impacting baby names, too. The cottagecore names trend isn't exactly new to 2021, though—many of these more nature-themed or old-fashioned baby names, such as Lily and Jasper have been on the rise throughout the last decade. But now we might be seeing a real red-hot baby naming trend rather than a slow and steady climb. If you're a cottagecore fan (or just love nature-themed and vintage baby names), here are some of the up-and comer-cottagecore baby names that might be worth checking out. Getty Images. Nature-Themed Cottagecore Baby Names Floral names like Lily, Rose, and Violet have been perennially popular, but now we're seeing more unisex nature-themed names pop up in the name of cottagecore: WillowSageRiverMagnoliaCedar You'll find an array of botanical baby names in the mix, beyond the typical picks—and extending into boys' names, too. Consider: Briar Poppy Flora Juniper Hazel Ivy Iris Olive Dahlia Jasmine Another hot trend amongst cottagecore fans is gem-inspired baby names. Some popular picks in this area include: StoneOpalOnyxRubyEmeraldJasper There are a slew of environment-themed baby names that fit the trend, like Ridge, Forest, Sky, and Meadow. But these seasonal names are all on the rise in particular, as well as these animal names: SummerJuneAugustWinterBearWren And if you want to follow the cottagecore nature name trend in a more subtle way, consider names like: OakleyAldenAuroraShepherd Vintage Cottagecore Baby Names Some names, like Elizabeth, Victoria, James, and Joseph, never seem to go out of style. But others fall in and out of favor through the years—and as part of the cottagecore trend, many vintage baby names that were likely used for your grandparents (or great-grandparents) are now trending. Rather than using a formal name, many babies are being given nickname names (probably influenced a tiny bit by Megan and Harry's first baby name pick which is a top name pick even here in the U.S.). Some of the most popular ones include: WinnieMaisieMillieSylvieHattieArchie Others are mining for old-fashioned names that are short and sweet—think Ezra (for boys and girls!) as well as: Esme Jane Mercy Anne Otis Ruth Willa Stella Clara Ford Royce You'll also find a slew of other unique names that are making a comeback. Basically, if it sounds like a name you'd hear in a classic movie or among settlers on the prairie, it's red hot! For girls, we're seeing: Louisa Harriet Octavia Estelle Florence Eleanor Josephine Evelyn Adeline For boys, the vintage names rising the charts include: JosiahLouisFranklinStanleyFrederickWinstonArthurAlfredEugeneAmbroseJeremiah Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit