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Embrace nature with these spring-inspired baby names

Get inspiration for your baby's name from the most popular season

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Finding just the right name for your baby is a pretty tall order. There are so many amazing names to choose from, which makes it hard for you and your partner to decide. You want to choose a name that you both love, but also one your child won’t despise when it’s time to go to school. Inspiration comes from many places, including input from family and friends; sometimes, that can make picking the perfect name even more difficult. So, if you’re stumped for names and your baby will have a spring birthday, then maybe you should get your influence from the inviting season your little one will be born during.

Did you know that spring is the most popular season? Google trend data from December 2017 to December 2021 determined that most of us just love spring, and why not? It comes after the cold, dark season of winter. Sure, there are those early chilly days and April showers, but we know what’s coming: those warmer, sunny days that steadily become longer. That’s what makes spring names for babies such an ideal choice. With a spring baby name, your little one carries the vibrant appeal of the season all year long.

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Spring names for babies

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A spring name is truly a perfect pick if your little one is going to be born during the season. Your baby doesn’t have to be born in spring to have a spring-inspired name though. Spring names are a wonderful choice for a baby born any time during the year. Having a spring name just helps hold onto the joy of the season that everyone looks forward to. So, if you’re in search of a spring baby name, we’ve got the ultimate list.

Spring month names

Not every month can be turned into a baby name, but spring does have three months that make for lovely girl names. The season of spring starts around March 20 and concludes around June 20. For a spring name for a baby girl, why not think about April, May, or June? It’s a great fit for a baby girl born in one of those months or another time during the year. April, May, and June were popular baby girl names back in the day. Choosing one now would mean it’s not as common, which is always a plus when you’re searching for baby names.

Flower baby names

Those spring flowers are one of the things making the season so special. Just seeing the flowers start to bloom always brings a smile. It’s the same with having a name that is actually a flower. If you’re welcoming a baby girl, why not capture that joy and beauty in a name? Here is a comprehensive list of fabulous flower names.

  • Iris
  • Poppy
  • Daisy
  • Lily
  • Violet
  • Hyacinth
  • Magnolia
  • Marigold
  • Marguerite
  • Clover
  • Primrose
  • Heather
  • Jasmine
  • Rose
  • Dahlia
  • Ivy
  • Cassia
  • Camellia

Floral names

Another way to go with spring names is to choose a name inspired by flowers. Try these spring baby names on for size.

  • Blossom
  • Fleur (flower in French)
  • Willow
  • Roisin (Gaelic meaning little rose)
  • Rhoda (Greek and Latin name meaning rose)
  • Leilani (Hawaiian name meaning “heavenly garland of flowers”)
  • Zaria (Slavic meaning blooming flower)
  • Flora (Latin for flower)
  • Florentina (Latin name meaning flowering or blossoming)

Boys spring names

While the majority of spring names may lean toward girls, there are some cool boys’ names that are inspired by the season, too, including:

  • Storm
  • Jarek (Polish meaning spring)
  • Haruka (Japanese meaning spring)
  • Bradwell (British name that refers to a broad spring)
  • Wells (Welsh name for a spring or a well)
  • Madhava (Indian meaning springtime)
  • Sonny
  • Forest
  • Raine or Rain (this name can be gender neutral)

Bird names

While birds may fly south for the winter, they return for spring. So, if you’re searching for some more spring inspiration for your baby’s name, why not try one of those beautiful birds. The wonderful thing about bird names is that many are gender neutral. Here are some lovely birds that are perfect for a spring name.

  • Robin (gender neutral)
  • Larke (gender neutral)
  • Raven (gender neutral)
  • Paloma (girls’ name meaning dove)
  • Peregrine (girls’ name that is also a type of falcon)

More spring names for babies

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Still haven’t found one? Try these names that come from the beauty of the season.

  • Brooke (girl)
  • River (gender neutral)
  • Leaf or Leif (boy)

Most of us are always super excited when that groundhog predicts an early spring. That’s because we love the joy the season brings. Sure, it can come in like a lion in March and rain a bit in April, but we know what’s coming. Those beautiful May flowers and those comfortable warm days. Spring names for babies are a wonderful way to keep the happiness of the season all year long. From month names like April to stunning flowers like Poppy, we’ve got a sensational list of spring baby names to help you find just the right one for your little one.

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