Cottagecore is a cute trend celebrating the beauty of rural life.
The cottagecore aesthetic is filled with whimsical, mythological, and nature baby names.
Some gorgeous examples include Hawke, Leif, Silas and Lysander. These are names filled with beauty and rustic charm.
There are over 60 gorgeous cottagecore names for boys in this lovely list of baby name ideas.
You can also find cottagecore names for girls.
Nature cottagecore names
These charming baby names feature rarely used names from nature and evoke images of peaceful forests, beautiful meadows and a pastoral countryside lifestyle.
Cedar: A type of tree known for its aromatic wood.
Clove: A spice derived from the flower buds of a tree.
Cliff: A steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea.
Cove: A small, sheltered bay.
Elwood: Means elder tree forest.
Forest: A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
Garland: A wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as a decoration.
Hawke: Derived from the bird of prey, hawk.
Lark: A type of songbird, also associated with carefree behaviour.
Leif: Scandinavian for descendant or heir.
Linden: A type of tree also known as basswood.
Oak: A type of tree known for its strength and longevity.
Reed: Tall, slender-leaved plant of the grass family.
Slade: An open space or valley.
Wade: To walk through water or another substance that impedes movement.
Wilder: Means untamed or wild.
Arbor: A shady garden alcove with sides and a roof formed by trees or climbing plants.
Clayton: Means town on clay land.
Dale: A valley, especially a broad one.
Hawthorne: A type of shrub or tree.
Silas: Of Latin origin, meaning forest or woods.
Soren: Meaning thunder in Danish.
Airy: Light, delicate, or ethereal.
Brooke: A small stream.
Hollis: Means dweller at the holly trees.
Meadow: A field of grass and wildflowers.
Rain: Water that falls from the clouds in droplets.
River: A large, natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
Sage: An herb, also means wise.
Sky: The region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth.
Snow: Atmospheric water vapour frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes.
Storm: A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
Eden: Refers to the biblical Garden of Eden, a paradise.
Ash: A type of tree, also the residue left after burning.
Garnet: A precious stone typically red in colour.
Lake: A large body of water surrounded by land.
Lupin: A type of flowering plant.
Oakley: Means meadow of oak trees.
Orson: Means bear cub.
Pippin: A type of apple, or a charming and lively person.
Sylvan: Pertaining to or characteristic of woods or forest regions.
Aster: A type of flowering plant.
Adair: Of Gaelic origin, meaning oak tree ford.
Rune: Characters of ancient alphabets used in Germanic languages.
Ambrose: Means immortal or divine.
Archer: One who practices archery.
Basil: An herb, also means royal or kingly.
Citron: A large, fragrant citrus fruit.
Vintage cottagecore names
These old fashioned boy names tap into the cottagecore trend thanks to their outdoorsy and classic feel.
Alfred: Of Old English origin, meaning elf counsel or wise counsel.
Arthur: Meaning bear.
Holland: Of Dutch origin, meaning wooded land or land on the ridge.
Parker: Of Old English origin, meaning park keeper.
Ike: A diminutive form of Isaac, which is of Hebrew origin meaning laughter.
Louis: Of French and German origin, meaning famous warrior or renowned fighter.
Jasper: Of Persian origin, meaning bringer of treasure or treasurer.
Ralph: Of Old Norse and Old English origin, meaning wolf counsel or wise wolf.
Sawyer: Of English origin, meaning woodcutter or one who saws wood.
Frederick: Of German origin, meaning peaceful ruler or ruler of peace.
George: Of Greek origin, meaning farmer or earthworker.
Rare boy names
If you love a rare name that is also soft and gentle then the cottagecore trend is a great place to look! Here are some little used boy names.
Ansel: Of Old German origin, meaning follower of a nobleman or divine protection.
Lysander: Of Greek origin, meaning liberator or one who is freed.
Crispin: Of Latin origin, meaning curly-haired.
Franklin: Of English origin, meaning free landowner or freeman.
Dashiell: Meaning sky or heavenly.
Easton: Of Old English origin, meaning east town or eastern settlement.
Ephraim: Of Hebrew origin, meaning fruitful or productive.
Fallon: Of Irish origin, meaning leader or superior.
Grover: Of Old English origin, meaning from the grove or dweller near a grove.
Rhett: Of Dutch origin, meaning advice or counsel.
Roman: Of Latin origin, meaning a Roman or from Rome.
Thatcher: Of Old English origin, meaning roof thatcher or one who covers roofs with straw.
Quill: Of Irish origin, meaning cub or descendant of Coll.
Wyatt: Of Old English origin, meaning brave in war or war strength.
Evander: Of Greek origin, meaning good man or strong man.
Everett: Of Old English and German origin, meaning brave boar or strong as a wild boar.
Julius: Of Latin origin, meaning youthful or downy-bearded.
Orrick: Of Old English origin, meaning oak tree.
Corbin: Of Old French origin, meaning raven or little crow.
Corin: Of Latin origin, meaning spear or little heart.
Egbert: Of Old English origin, meaning bright edge or shining sword.
Valerian: Of Latin origin, meaning strong or healthy.
Lyric: Of Greek origin, meaning lyre or songlike.
Mauve: Of French origin, named after the mallow flower, meaning pale purple.
Nell: Of English origin, originally a diminutive of Eleanor or Helen, meaning light or bright.
Ochre: Of Greek origin, referring to the yellow earth pigment.
Topaz: Of Greek origin, referring to the precious gemstone.
Sweet boy names
These cute boy names are full of whimsy and charm.
Archie: A diminutive of Archibald, of German origin, meaning genuine and bold.
August: Of Latin origin, meaning great or venerable.
Barnaby: Of English origin, derived from the name Barnabas, meaning son of consolation.
Corvus: Of Latin origin, meaning raven.
Cyrus: Of Persian origin, meaning sun or one who bestows care.
Oswald: Of Old English origin, meaning divine power or God’s power.
Otto: Of German origin, meaning wealth or prosperity.
Shepherd: Of English origin, meaning one who herds sheep.
Weaver: Of Old English origin, meaning one who weaves cloth.
Atticus: Of Greek origin, meaning from Attica, a region around Athens.
Finch: Of Old English origin, meaning to swindle or songbird.
Heath: Of Old English origin, meaning heathland dweller.
Henry: Of German origin, meaning home ruler or ruler of the household.
Oliver: Of Latin origin, meaning olive tree or olive branch.
Otis: Of German origin, meaning wealth or prosperity.
Peter: Of Greek origin, meaning rock or stone.
Thomas: Of Aramaic origin, meaning twin.
Timothy: Of Greek origin, meaning honouring God.
Ewan: Of Scottish origin, meaning born of the yew tree or youth.
Finn: Of Irish origin, meaning fair or white.
Fletcher: Of Old French origin, meaning arrow maker.
Hansel: A diminutive of Hans, of German origin, meaning God is gracious.
Hudson: Of English origin, meaning son of Hugh.
Jonah: Of Hebrew origin, meaning dove.
Nash: Of English origin, meaning by the ash tree.
Felix: Of Latin origin, meaning happy or fortunate.
Kurt: Of German origin, meaning courteous or polite.
Lennox: Of Scottish origin, meaning with many elm trees.
Miles: Of Latin origin, meaning soldier or merciful.
Jay: Of Latin origin, meaning jaybird or a diminutive of names like James or Jason.
Rowan: Of Gaelic origin, meaning little red-haired one or referring to the rowan tree.
Angel: Of Greek origin, meaning messenger or angel.
Fable: Of English origin, meaning a story with a moral lesson.
