Nature-inspired names like desert names are gaining popularity in recent years. The wide-open spaces of the desert, paired with its distinct arid weather, give way to inspiration for many brilliant names. The desert is also home to a variety of fauna and flora for ideas!  Did you know that not all deserts are hot? Antarctica is actually considered a cold desert! Ed Sheeran, an English musician, actually named his daughter Lyra Antarctica in 2020. A desert is defined as a place that receives less than ten inches of precipitation (rain) a year, whether that place is hot or cold.  

Why Choose a Desert Name for Your Baby? 

Whether you’re looking for a desert name to remind you of your favorite trail, are in love with succulents, or just want something different for your little one, we’ve compiled a list of the best baby names for girls and boys inspired by the desert to help!  “I have always loved the desert. One sits down on a desert sand dune, sees nothing, hears nothing. Yet through the silence something throbs, and gleams…”  ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince Below you’ll find desert names for boys and girls as well as sand and desert-themed names inspired by the plant life, desert towns, and even the feelings the deserts bring out in us!

Desert Names for Girls 

Desert Names for Boys 

Desert Names That Are Gender-Neutral 

For more baby name inspiration check out these popular baby name lists:

150 Cute Nicknames for Your Baby Girl Top 1000 Most Popular Baby Girl Names in the U.S Top 1000 Most Popular Baby Boy Names in the U.S

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