15 adorable spring baby names
With Spring approaching, the season that symbolises new beginnings and new life, there’s no better time for parents to take naming inspiration from nature.
In fact, online retailer Studio has spotted that March and April are peak months for planning a spring baby name. 'Spring names' surge in search popularity at this time each year, with expectant parents likely entering or in their third and final trimester and scrambling for a baby name that suits the season.
What’s more, the TikTok hashtag #cutebabynames has 98.7 million views, while #babynameideas has a staggering 606 million views.
To help expecting parents or those simply creating their list of favourite names for the future, the experts at Studio have shared 15 adorable spring-inspired baby girl names and what they mean.
1. Lily
One of the UK’s most popular girl names, ranking seventh overall, the meaning of this timeless name is simply – the lily flower, which blooms in early spring.
2. Florence
Deriving from Latin, this beautiful name means “blossoming” and “flourishing”, just like flowers in spring-time. It’s no surprise that Florence is a favourite among UK parents, increasing in popularity from 42nd most common baby girl name in 2011 to 8th in 2021.
3. April
The fourth month of the year, and the first month to ring in spring, this vibrant and unique baby name sets the tone for the spring season.
4. Willow
Of Old English origin, this name is taken from the spring-blooming willow tree, symbolising flexibility and adaptability. Perfect for any spring-born babies, this is a pretty name inspired by the wilderness.
5. Ava
Spring is known for animals re-emerging from hibernation and new life. Meaning “birdlike” and “lively”, the name Ava perfectly captures the excitement of spring.
6. Primrose
This sweet name derives from the Latin phrase for “first rose” and is also the name of a yellow flower that buds and blooms in spring.
7. Olive
Just like the tree and its branches, the name Olive symbolises peace and success. Olive trees also connote fruitfulness, sharing this sense of things coming to life with the season of spring. While Olivia is the most popular girl’s name in the UK, Olive is slightly more unique.
8. Iris
A name with many meanings, Iris originates from the Greek word for “rainbow”. It is also a beautiful type of flowering plant that blooms in late spring and early summer.
9. Sunny / Sonny
Self-explanatory, this gender neutral name not only sounds lovely, but symbolises sunshine and happiness, just like the start of spring.
10. Wren
This unique girl’s name is taken from the small brown songbird. According to Celtic folklore, wrens have an association with poets, songwriters, and musicians, making it a great choice for any creative parents looking for a nature inspired baby name.
11. Bea
Although this name may not be commonly associated with spring, its meaning of “bringer of happiness” and “blessed” is just like the feelings that come with the end of winter.
12. Skye
Another gender-neutral pick, in old Norse, this name means “cloud”, while in Scottish it means to be from the Isle of Skye. Its connotations of light, bright blue skies make it a great choice for spring-born babies.
13. Aurora
Originating from the Latin meaning for “dawn”, after the goddess in Roman mythology, Aurora is a beautiful girl’s name that connotes new beginnings.
14. Brooke
While not entirely unique to the season, you can’t beat the sound of a babbling brook on a sunny spring day. This nature inspired originates from German means “water” or “small stream”.
15. Sorcha
Just like the spring sunshine, this name means “brightness” and “shining”. Coming from the Gaelic words sorchae and soirche, this girl’s name has Irish and Scottish origins.
So there you have it, 15 beautiful, spring-themed baby names, perfect for parents looking for inspiration.
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