Weather Baby Names

  1. Wakinyan
    • Origin:

      Lakota, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. Guthrie
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  3. Muzna
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  4. Tordis
    • Origin:

      Norwegian variation of Þórdís, Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  5. Megha
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "cloud; rain cloud"
    • Description:

      Not to be confused with Meghan, Megha is a pretty but impactful name of Sanskrit origin, popularly used in India.
  6. Meghana
    • Origin:

      Hindi, Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "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".
  7. Rhiainfellt
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  8. Tuula
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  9. 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.
  10. Asteropeia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  11. Taimah
    • Origin:

      Meskwaki
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  12. Hazy
    • Origin:

      Diminutive form of Hazel, English word name
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  13. Lokni
    • Origin:

      Miwok
    • Meaning:

      "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.