Weather Baby Names
- Wakinyan
Origin:
Lakota, Native AmericanMeaning:
"thunder"Description:
Wakinyan is a traditional name from the Lakota tribe and language, in which it means "thunder". Today, parents with Lakota heritage have been reviving Wakinyan and other names for their children.
- Guthrie
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"windy place"Description:
Guthrie, folk singer Woody's last name, makes a perfectly fine first choice for a girl. Names such as Guthrie that have no gendered history can make true nonbinary names.
- Muzna
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"rain clouds"Description:
This Muslim name first appeared on the American charts in 2001, but is a common choice in countries with large Islamic populations.
- Tordis
Origin:
Norwegian variation of Þórdís, Old NorseMeaning:
"thunder goddess"Description:
Tordis left Norway's popularity charts in 1948, placing it among the old lady name that could soon be up for revival.
- Megha
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"cloud; rain cloud"Description:
Not to be confused with Meghan, Megha is a pretty but impactful name of Sanskrit origin, popularly used in India.
- Meghana
Origin:
Hindi, SanskritMeaning:
"clouds; rain cloud"Description:
Connected to nature and to the rainy season, Meghana is a name of Sanskrit origin that appears in Hindu mythology as the wife of God Indra. There is also the possibility that some may use it as an elaborated form of the Welsh Megan/Meghan meaning "pearl".
- Rhiainfellt
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"lightening maiden"Description:
A distinctive and powerful name, borne by a 7th century princess who went on to marry King Oswy (or Oswui) of Northumbria. Other forms of the name include Rieinmelt and Rieinmelth.
- Tuula
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"wind"Description:
Sweet but strong, Tuula is a variation of the Finnish name and word, Tuuli. Sometimes considered as a literary invention, created by the poet Larin-Kyösti for the song Tuulan tei, it is borne by fashion and lifestyle influencer Tuula Rose Capewell and by ice hockey player Tuula Puputti.
- Zephyrina
Origin:
Feminine form of Zephyr, Greek "west wind"Meaning:
"west wind"Description:
Sleek and celestial at the same time, Zephyrina is a feminine elaboration of the Greek name Zephyr, the God of the west wind. With Zephyr in the Top 1000 in England and Wales and Seraphina rising in the US, Zephyrina might see more use in the future.
- Asteropeia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"lightening"Description:
A variation or an elaborated form of the rare name Asterope, Asteropeia blends the sounds of contemporary floral name Aster with the elegant flair of Cassiopeia. A nature and weather-related name, it appears in Greek mythology where it is borne by a daughter of Pelias.
- Taimah
Origin:
MeskwakiMeaning:
"sudden crash of thunder"Description:
A short form or an anglicization of the Native American name Tewameha, Taimah was borne by a 19th century chief of the Meskwaki (or Fox) people. Also spelled Tama, Taima or Ty-ee-ma, this name has the evocative meaning "sudden crash of thunder". The city of Tama and Tama County in Iowa are named after him.
- Hazy
Origin:
Diminutive form of Hazel, English word nameMeaning:
"the hazelnut tree; foggy, misty atmosphere"Description:
Weather inspired choices from Sunny to Stormi are currently in vogue, and Hazy could be a contender to replace 70s star Misty. Referring to fog and dry, dusty air, "haze" is an atmospheric phenomenon in which the visibility of the sky is obscured, in turn evoking imagery of hazy, summer days. Alternatively, it might be used a diminutive of popular Hazel, inspired by the likes of Daisy and Maisie.
- Lokni
Origin:
MiwokMeaning:
"rain falls through the roof"Description:
A Native American name used by the Miwok people, Lokni has an intriguing meaning and an familiar yet distinctive sound.