Expecting a spring baby, or just really love this time of year? If you want a name that’s springy and nature-inspired, but more unusual than the old standards, this list is for you.
Flower and Plant Names
If you love seeing buds on trees and flowers starting to blossom, you’ll love these unique floral-inspired names.
Amsonia
A blue, star-shaped flower also knows as a “blue star” makes this a springy girl’s name.
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Calanthe
A Greek girl’s name meaning “Beautiful flower,” a calanthe is also a flower in the orchid family that blooms in the spring.
Celandine
A celandine is a yellow wildflower, with this English girl’s name appropriately meaning “Flower.”
Eirlys
A girl’s name of Welsh origins, this name means “Snowdrop,” one of the earliest flowers to bloom in spring.
Forsythia
A forsythia is a bright yellow shrub, calling to mind the colors of spring.
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Florian
Florian is a male name originating from Latin, meaning “Flowering.” St. Florian is also the patron saint of firefighters in the Christian tradition.
Hepatica
A woodland wildflower, the hepatica blooms early in the springtime.
Ione
This Greek female name means “Violet,” referring to the beautiful purple flower. Actress Ione Skye is known for the film Say Anything.
Lunaria
The lunaria, also referred to as “honesty,” is known for its silvery seed pods. This name is also a fun variation on the more common “Luna.”
Ren
Ren is a gender-neutral name with Japanese origins, meaning “Lotus.”
Romneya
Another name for the matilija poppy, a Romneya is a happy white and yellow flower.
Zinnia
A Latin female name meaning “Flower,” Zinnia is a fresh, colorful name choice.
Earthy and Botanical Names
Feel like something a little less flowery, but still in the plant realm? These botany-focused picks will make your heart bloom.
Acacia
This Greek female name means “Thorny tree” and refers to a flowering tree with golden blossoms.
Ardice
From Hebrew, this girl’s name means “Flowering field.”
Basil
The English male name Basil actually means “King,” but it also calls to mind the herb of the same name, giving it a springy feel.
Briony
An American female name meaning “Poisonous wild vine,” this name gives both springtime and classic vibes. This name was used for the central character in the novel and film Atonement.
Cypress
A gender neutral name of English origins, this name means “Cypress tree.”
Elowen
Elowen is an English female name meaning “Elm tree.”
Nerine
This is a less common name for flowering bulb plants also known as the Guernsey lily, Jersey lily, or spider lily.
Oleander
Oleander is a male name of Greek origins, which means “Evergreen tree.”
Rowan
Rowan is a gender-neutral name of Irish origins. It means “Little red one,” but may also refer to the rowan tree. Actor Rowan Atkinson is best known for his character Mr. Bean.
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Senna
This English female name refers to the plant of the same name.
Silvain
Silvain is a male name of French origins, meaning “Forest.”
Sorrel
The name of a tangy green herb, Sorrel is a great gender-neutral option.
Tamarisk
Tamarisk is a female name of Latin origins, meaning “Shrub, tree.”
Yarrow
This gender-neutral English name means “Flowering plant.”
Weather-Related Names
If you love the changing weather of spring as it roars in like a lion and steps out like a lamb, these names may catch your fancy.
Aella
This female name of Greek origins means “Tempest” or “Whirlwind.”
Boreas
Boreas is a male name of Greek origins, meaning “North wind.”
Brisa
A Spanish female name, Brisa means “Breeze, small wind.”
Eirene
This Greek female name means “Peace” and refers to the Greek goddess of peace and invokes spring energy.
Gale
A gender neutral name of English origins, this name means “Pleasant, merry,” but can also refer to a strong spring wind.
Indra
This male name of Indian origins is associated with storms and rain throughout Hindu mythology. It means “Controls the rain.”
Liora
This Hebrew female name means “My light.”
Neve
This Irish-originating female name means “Bright or snowy,” giving a nod to the varied weather of springtime.
Tempest
An English gender-neutral name, Tempest is a dramatic name referring to a storm.
Zephyr
This Greek, gender neutral name means “West wind.”
Zephyrine
If you like Zephyr but want something a bit more feminine, Zephyrine is the French version, also meaning “West wind.”
Names from Myths and Folklore
If you’re a fan of mythology and folklore, you’ll like these story-inspired spring names.
Acantha
A Greek female name meaning “Thorn,” Acantha may have appeared in Greek mythology.
Cerelia
This female name originating in the Greek means “Goddess of the harvest.”
Chloris
Chloris originates from Greek and means “Green,” and also refers to the Greek goddess of flowers.
Eostre
Eostre was the Anglo-Saxon goddess associated with spring and renewal.
Idony
Idony is a Scandinavian/Nordic name meaning “To love again.” It comes from the old Norse name, Iðunn, and in Norse mythology, Idony is the goddess of spring and immortality.
Pomeline
Pomeline is a name related to fruit blossoms.
Thallo
This Greek female name means “Blooming” and is associated with spring growth in Greek mythology.
Krystin Morgan is a writer, career consultant, and talent acquisition professional living in Seattle, WA with her husband, daughter, and dog. She's been obsessed with names since childhood, when she spent hours with friends poring over baby name books to find the meaning of every name they could think of.
