Weather-inspired names bring the elements to life, whether you like something bold like Storm, calm like Breeze or Rain, or bright like Sunny or Soleil. We’ve collected a unique list of weather-theme names, each one carrying the power and poetry of the sky, wind, or sun.
Gender-Neutral Weather Names
Rain
An American name meaning “Abundant blessings from above,” this name of course calls to mind raindrops and cloudy days. Alternate spellings include Raine, Rainn, and Rayne. Actor Rainn Wilson famously portrayed Dwight Schrute in The Office.
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Storm
This American name literally means “storm,” making it a perfect weather name. Variations include Stormy, Stormi, or Stormie. Stormi Webster is the daughter of Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott, born on February 1, 2018.
Sky
Meaning “Atmosphere seen from Earth,” this Scandinavian name can also be spelled Skye.
Sunny
Sunny or Sunshine are bright, joyful weather names to consider. Sunny Mabrey is an American actress, writer, and comedian.
Frost
Meaning “The freezing of water,” this name suggests winter and new beginnings. Robert Frost (1874-1963) was an acclaimed American poet, and David Frost was an English journalist and broadcaster.
Gale
The name Gale means “Pleasant, merry,” but the word Gale also refers to a strong wind. Gale Sayers was a legendary pro-football player for the Chicago Bears. Gale is also the surname of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.
Zephyr
A Greek name meaning “West wind,” Zephyr calls to mind a gentle breeze. Robby Benson and Karla DeVito have a son named Zephyr, born in 1992.
Cloud
Meaning “Visible vapor, nebula,” Cloud is a unique name that’s dreamy and atmospheric.
Tempest
A tempest is a strong storm, giving this name a feeling of strength and energy. Tempestt Bledsoe is an American actress famous for The Cosby Show.
Breeze
Calling to mind a gentle wind, Breeze is a light, soothing sort of name.
Rainbow
The name Rainbow means “Color bars from water and light.” A rainbow symbolizes hope and peace after a storm.
Girl Weather Names
Raina
Meaning “Queen,” this name sounds like Rain. Another variation is Rayna.
Eira
A Welsh name that means “Snow,” this name is both weather-related and serene.
Neve
Neve is an Irish name that means “Snow” and is derived from the Latin nix/nivis. Neve Campbell is an actress famous for the Scream franchise and Party of Five.
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Aurora
A Latin name meaning “Dawn,” Aurora is a name that invokes the northern lights. It’s also the given name of the titular character in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.
Yuki
Meaning “Snow,” this Japanese name evokes light and happiness. Yuki Matsuoka is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator.
Soleil
A French name meaning “Sun,” this is a radiant name that works as a weather-themed name without being quite as obvious. Soleil Moon Frye played Punky Brewster in the popular 80s sitcom.
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Aella
Meaning “Whirlwind,” this Greek name symbolizes quick winds. In Greek mythology, Aella was a warrior who fought Hercules.
Anila
This Indian name means “Child of the wind.”
Brontë
A name of Greek origins meaning “Thunder,” this name was made famous by the Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, who wrote titles such as Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre.
Mystral
This French name means “Cold, dry, northerly wind,” named after a famous wind in southern France, Le Mistral.
Boy Weather Names
Boreas
This name, from Greek origins, means “North wind.” In mythology, Boreas was the god of the north wind and winter. Today, it’s the name of the Boreas Pass, a scenic mountain pass in the state of Colorado.
Raiden
From the Japanese, Raiden means “God spirit,” inspired by the Japanese thunder god Raijin.
Thor
Thor comes from “Thunder” and was the name of the Norse god of thunder, lightning, and storms.
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Tal
A Hebrew name meaning “Morning dew,” Tal symbolizes renewal and freshness. Tal Bakman is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his 1999 hit song, She’s so High.
Baran
This Persian name means “Rain.”
Aarush
Aarush means “First rays of the sun.”
Keanu
While this name likely calls to mind the actor Keanu Reeves, it actually means “Cool mountain breeze,” which makes it a perfect weather-themed option.
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Vayu
This Indian name means “God of wind and air.”
Sol
Sol is a Hebrew name that means “Sun.” Sol Gabetta is an acclaimed cellist from Argentina.
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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.
