Pregnancy Baby Names Ideas for Baby Names 80 Cottagecore Baby Names to Inspire an Idyllic Little Life on the Prairie—or Playground From Winnie to River, the back-to-nature trend that's taken hold during the pandemic has boosted these these popular cottagecore boy, girl, and gender-neutral baby names in a big way. By Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand is a copy writer for Real Simple, with a passion for writing about food, travel, and hacks to make life easier. Loves fancy restaurants, good coffee and her family (of course); not a fan of waiting in lines. our editorial guidelines Published on March 15, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email 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 vs. 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. 15 Popular Baby Names Inspired by the Coronavirus Pandemic—Yes, Really 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: These Are the Most Popular Baby Names of 2020 BriarPoppyFloraJuniperHazelIvyIrisOliveDahliaJasmine Another hot trend amongst cottagecore fans is gem-inspired baby names. Some popular picks in this area include: StoneOpalOnyxRubyEmeraldJasper There are a slew of environmentally 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: SummerJuneAugustWinterBear (for boys)Wren (for girls) 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. Best Vintage Baby Names for Girls 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: EsmeJaneMercyAnneOtisRuthWillaStellaClaraFordRoyce 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: LouisaHarrietOctaviaEstelleFlorenceEleanorJosephineEvelynAdeline For boys, the vintage names rising the charts include: JosiahLouisFranklinStanleyFrederickWinstonArthurAlfredEugeneAmbroseJeremiah Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit