50 Refreshing and Extremely Unique Spring Baby Names

We can feel spring in the air – and a perfect baby name to go with it! If you’ve got a little one due during these warmer months, why not pick a spring baby name that captures all its freshness, nature, and growth? These joyous names are sure to bring the spirit of spring wherever they are heard. Themes of rebirth, parenthood, change, nature’s splendor, and more can be found as meanings for each one of these spring baby names.

Celebrate the special season of spring and give your baby a name that honors this wonderful time. Diverse in traditions, these 50 names are perfect for welcoming your little bundle of joy into the world – each offering its own unique qualities of newness and zeal. If you’re looking for spring baby names that venture off the beaten path, you have come to the right place. We will start with spring baby names for girls, then for boys. But, we urge you to read through all as several unisex options can work for any baby.

Spring Baby Names for Girls

Reva

Pronounced RAY-vah, Reva is a name with deep origins in both Hindi and Hebrew traditions. It also belongs to one of the seven sacred rivers in India and translates to “rain.” This moniker saw great popularity from the 1920s to the 1950s before being lost – but now it’s back and perfect for your spring baby!

Signe

No, the Scandinavian name Signe is not pronounced the same as “sign.” We find its traditional pronunciation SIGG-neh to be pleasant. In Norse mythology, Signe was the twin sister of Sigmund. Thus, the name means “new victory.” Newness is a key theme for many spring baby names.

Aviva

We may never know why some Hebrew names take off and others don’t, but it’s about time for Aviva to get the recognition it deserves! This springtime moniker with an A beginning is full of life and energy – not to mention its meaning of “springlike,” “fresh,” or “dewy.” Parents, it’s time to start using this spring baby name.

Emese

Originating in Hungary and almost exclusively used there, Emese is a beautiful and unique name perfect for American parents. With a deep history as a royal name in Hungary, this moniker means “mother,” – making it an excellent choice for your little one. Motherhood is a common theme among spring baby names because it represents mother nature’s rebirth.

Oona

The Irish spell the name Oona, but you will also see this as Una. In Latin the name means “one,” and in Irish tradition, it means “lamb.” Unfortunately, you rarely encounter this name in the US, and we think that should most definitely change (no matter how you choose to spell it).

Lily

Lily has emerged as the most popular English flower appellation in the US today. It catapulted into the top 50 in 2005 and has remained a favorite ever since. The name is also very, very popular across the UK. Lily comes from the Latin word Lilium, which means “truth.” Thus, the name has been associated with purity. Nature-inspired spring baby names are some of the most appealing options.

Indra

In the ancient Hindu religion, Indra is the warrior god of sky and rain. Thus this name, with origins in Sanskrit and Hindu, means “having drops of rain.” We would love to hear this rare name in the US much more often. Isn’t it gorgeous?

Eartha

Eartha is an English name that means “earth,” which you probably guessed. This name was once very popular in the US but has not been since the 1950s. The retro name brings to mind the icon Eartha Kitt. This lovely nature name is perfect for parents who want to impart a love for it.

Amaya

The Spanish form of Amaya is a given name and a surname originating from the Spanish mountain and village of Amaya. In this context, it means “mother city” or “the capital.” Amaya is also a derivation of Amaia, a Basque name meaning “the end.” In Japan, Amaya is a surname meaning “night rain.” Clearly a multicultural hit, Amaya has been in the top 1000 since 1999 in the US.

Renata

Renata is bigger than ever after it fell from use in the 1980s. We are pleased as punch that this regal name has returned! Renata has Latin origins and is very popular in Italy today. This name means “reborn,” making it an ideal spring baby name. In addition to sounding absolutely amazing, Renata also gives parents the opportunity to use the wonderful nickname, Ren.

Ziazan

Pronounced ZEE-ah-sahn, Ziazan is an impeccable Armenian name for girls that means “rainbow.” Aside from its sunny meaning, this name is also a blast to say. Z-names are all the rage right now; you can get two for the price of one with this offbeat and marvelous name.

Nova

Nova reentered the US top 1000 in 2011 after an almost 80-year absence. We are elated to see this fresh, yet old, Latin name return! Nova means “new,” making it the perfect spring baby name for one who is just getting her start in life.

Juniper

Juniper is a lovely unisex name that has been trending for girls recently. In fact, it first made the top US 1000 names in 2011 and has been on the rise ever since. Juniper is the name of an evergreen shrub, but it also comes from a Latin root that means “young.” It’s one of the spring baby names that deals with the theme of newness but is also botanical, making it a nature-themed option. A springtime double whammy!

Poppy

Poppy, unlike most flowery, warm, and feminine names, has a lot of zest. Long popular in the UK, where it peaked at number 5 in 2014, Poppy is just starting to catch on in a big way in the US, where it entered the top 1000 for the first time in 2016. This English name has Latin origins and means “red flower.” We especially love this spring baby name for a redhead!

Thallo

Thallo, the Greek goddess of spring, buds, and blooms, has an unquestionably less flowery name than her Roman counterpart, Flora. Thallo is one of the Horae in Greek mythology, goddesses associated with the cycle of life, metamorphosis, and the seasons. The name is pronounced THAH-low and wonderfully means “bringer of the blossoms.” Bringer of the blossoms! Who would not want that as a name?

Cybele

Cybele, the name of a Greek goddess of fertility, health, and nature, is often confused with Sybil, a different name entirely. You will find Cybele in Greek and French traditions as a spring baby name, meaning “the mother of all gods.”

Meadow

Helped by being the name of Tony Soprano’s daughter, Meadow is more popular today than ever before. It started trending in the early 2000s and now has established itself as a completely wonderful nature name. Meadow comes from a German word for “mead” that later evolved in old English. Now, it makes us think of open fields and the smell of freshly cut grass, making it a desirable spring baby name.

Magdalena

This name, made famous in the New Testament, has gone from crusty grandma to sleek and chic in recent years. Mary Magdalene is such an intriguing figure to believers because she was both a sinner and a saint. The name originates in Aramaic and means “from Magdala” or “high tower.” We find this name charming and a perfect option for a spring baby born around Easter.

Gaia

The name of the Greek mythological earth goddess and universal mother, Gaia, allows parents to choose a storied nature spring baby name. Gaia, with its Greek origins, means “earth mother.” Pronounced GUY-ah, this name would be a distinctive option.

Clover

Clover is an Old English name for a flower that means “key.” Clover is a perky choice associated with luck, thanks to the Irish and their affinity for four-leaved ones. This name has never made the US top 1000, but we foresee that changing as it has become a popular choice for celebrity parents such as Neal McDonough and Natasha Gregson Wagner.

Cleopatra

A royal name in ancient Egypt that’s never transitioned into the modern world, though the nickname Cleo is widely used, Cleopatra has Greek origins that mean “glory to the father.” Other now-extinct Cleopatra diminutives, including Cleora and Cleola, achieved some popularity in the early 20th century when the country was obsessed with all things Egypt.

Anastasia

Anastasia is bigger than ever in the US today, and we are very pleased about it. The name comes from a Greek masculine name Anastasios which means “resurrection.” The name has a long history of use in Ancient Britain, Ireland, and, of course, Russia. Due to the meaning, it’s a great spring baby name for a girl born near Easter.

Tulip

Tulip, to be such a well-known flower, is unusual as a baby name. Unlike others in its class, this name has never landed in the US top 1000. The name derives from the Persian word dulband meaning “turban,” due to the characteristic shape of the flowers. For a unique spring baby name, go with this winning option.

Olive

Olive is another favorite that took some time off, spending fifty years off the top 1000 and out of the limelight. While this name is nowhere near as popular as its cousin, Olivia, we still love good old Olive. A lovely botanical spring baby name, Olive refers to the “olive tree” and has been used as a name since the days of ancient Rome.

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Itzel

Itzel has established itself as a top 1000 name for girls in the US thanks to parents honoring a Mayan mythological figure with the name who is known as “Rainbow Lady.” Primarily popular among Hispanic parents, this name has been beloved for nearly 30 years in the US, and we would love that to continue!

Spring Baby Names for Boys

Frazier

Frazier, Frasier, and Fraser are all forms of the same Scottish surname with roots in French. This name means “strawberry.” Strawberry! The spelling Frazier has appeared in the top 1000 names for boys, but that was over 100 years ago. This means that this fruity spring baby name is ripe for the picking.

Leif

Leif is a pleasing Scandinavian name that is pronounced LEEF or LAYF. We like the LEEF sound of this traditional name as it reminds us of leaves. Leif is most recognizable as a name belonging to the seventies pop star Leif Garrett. Following his popularity, this name reached its most favorable in the seventies and eighties before falling off the popularity charts. We think it’s time to bring this name that means “heir” back!

Pan

Here’s a name that needs no pronunciation guide! Pan is a straightforward choice with Greek origins that mean “all” or “shepherd.” Pan is the Greek god with the legs of a goat and the body of a pipes-playing man known for his mischievousness. Pan is also the god of shepherds, pastures, and fertility. All things associated with spring! Even if you look at other traditions with this name, like Hindi, it still carries a springtime vibe meaning “leaf.”

Enfys

The Welsh name Enfys is rare, even in its motherland! Enfys is a classic unisex option traditionally given to baby girls. But we love this spring baby name for boys. The name is pronounced EN-viss, which will likely throw some people, but patient parents will get a lot of love for this name. Enfys means “rainbow.” Rainbow!

Adam

Adam is one of the English-speaking world’s most beloved names as it refers to the Biblical Adam, the name of the first man in that tradition. Shockingly, Adam was not a top 100 name in the US until the 1970s! The name peaked in the 1980s, and it still sits within the top 100 today. Adam has Hebrew origins, of course, and means “son of the red earth.” Wouldn’t you agree that creation was the world’s first spring?

Phoenix

Phoenix is a great gender-neutral option that is more popular today in the US than ever! Phoenix has Greek origins that mean “dark red.” The phoenix is a symbol of rebirth and immortality, which makes it a perfect spring baby name. We especially love the nickname Nix.

Hawthorn

You can spell the name Hawthorn with or without an E, like American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hawthorn is an English name that means “lives where hawthorn hedges grow.” While this name is not the most approachable, it does have the added benefit of giving parents Hawk and Thorn as nicknames. This subtle nature name has never appeared in the US top 1000 most popular names, but we see that changing in the years to come.

Aries

Aries is a spring baby name that belonged to the Roman god of war, but do not let that deter you from picking this marvelous name. Aries is also associated with the constellation and astrological sign and means “a ram.” People born under Aries have birthdays from March 20 to April 19. So, if you expect a child around that time, you could do no better!

Cypress

Cypress is a lovely botanical name that joins more popular tree names like Maple, Oak, Pine, and Willow. Cypress offers a familiarity as it sounds similar to the established name Cyrus, a Persian name that means “sun.” While both names are great options, we love the natural beauty that Cypress implies.

Grove

Grove is an underused nature name that made the US top 1000 way back in 1883 as an alternative to Grover. Grove has origins as a name in Old English meaning “thicket.” If you love trees and delight in pruning them at the start of the spring season, this is the perfect spring baby name for your boy.

Navin

Navin is a popular Hindi name found in abundance in India that has been gaining traction in the US in recent years. Though it has never been in the US top 1000, we see that changing very soon This exceedingly handsome spring baby name means “new” or “novel,” making Navine the perfect sunny name for a springtime baby.

Xavi

Xavi is a diminutive form of Xavier, a Basque and Arabic name that means “new house” or “bright.” Both meanings are perfect for a spring baby! Xavi is a standalone name, and it ranked in the US top 1000 from 2010 to 2013. We see plenty of potential in this name and hope parents will continue choosing it for their sons.

Adelio

Adelio is not just a blast to say; this charming name is beloved in Spanish-speaking communities even though its origins can be traced to German. Adelio means “the father of the noble prince,” making it a spring baby name celebrating new life and fatherhood.

Pascal and Pascoe

The Easter holiday marks the rebirth of spring and makes for lovely inspiration for spring baby names. Appellations like Pascal or Pascoe are Gallic appellations that can be traced to French origins and mean “Easter” or “of the Passover.” This makes Pascal and its Cornish variation Pascoe most attractive options for babies born in spring.

Julius

Julius has been a popular given name in America for decades, even though it lags behind its cousin Julian. Julius was the clan name for the storied Caesar, the legendary Roman emperor. Julius has Latin origins, of course, and means “youthful” or “downy-bearded.” It’s an excellent secular choice for parents in the market for spring baby names.

Haruki

If you have not yet read Haruki Murakami‘s The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, do yourself a favor and check that out from the library the next time you are there. Haruki is a solid Japanese baby name for boys that can mean “spring child.” Most Japanese names’ meanings are derived from the kanji used to construct them, and we love this variation especially well.

Axel

Axel is a butch option from Scandinavia as a form of the Hebrew name Absalom. Fans of William Faulkner will recognize this moniker as the name for a character in the novel Absalom, Absalom. Axel means “father of peace.” The name has been popular in the US since 1880, when records of naming started here. Today, it is more popular than ever before! We love it as a spring baby name.

Forest

Forest was a popular name for boys for decades until Americans were introduced to the lovable character Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks, in 1994. The name has been on the rise once more since 2018, and we absolutely adore it. Forest actually has French origins as an occupational name for a woodsman. Thus, the name means “forester” or “woods.” There’s nothing better than a spring hike through one of these!

Neville

The Neville Brothers need not be top of mind for parents considering spring baby names for boys that mean new. Neville is a French name that means “new town.” Surprisingly, this chic name has never been in the US top 1000. We think it has charm and would be an exceptional and unique moniker today.

Neo

Not just a name for the character from The Matrix, Neo has Latin origins that mean “new.” While you will find this name more commonly in Europe, you do not encounter it often in the US. We love it! Neo can also be found outside of the Romance language in the Southern African language of Tswana. In that tradition, the name is given to both boys and girls and means “gift.”

Dalfon

A name you do not hear on many playgrounds today, Dalfon has Hebrew origins, and this name means “raindrop.” Is there a more appropriate spring baby name? This distinctive appellation has never scored favor among American parents, and we think it deserves some love!

Jarek

Jarek is a name from Slavic tradition, a shortened form of the many Jar-names like Jaroslaw. Again, this is another name with a somewhat tricky pronunciation for many English speakers. Jarek is pronounced YAHR-ek. This beautiful appellation means “spring.” You will not encounter the appellation often outside Poland, but we think it has plenty of potential for parents in the US.

Arden

Arden is the name of the magical forest in Shakespeare‘s As You Like It. Shakespeare’s mother’s name was Mary Arden. The name was popular for baby boys and girls (but more so boys) in the US until the 1950s. Let’s bring back this whimsical spring baby name! Arden has English origins that mean “valley of the eagle.”

Dion

Not just the surname of the famous Canadian diva, Celine Dion, Dion was a favorite given name for boys in the middle of the last century in the US. Dion has Greek origins and means “child of heaven and earth.” We feel the childlike meaning makes it appropriate as a spring baby name.

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Denver

Believe it or not, Denver has a history as a popular given name in the US that saw its height in the 1920s. The name is on the rise once more, and for good reason. Denver is a lovely Colorado city that might inspire parents, but it was historically a French surname meaning “from Anvers.” Anvers is associated with the Flemish city Antwerp in Belgium today. This would be an excellent choice if you are looking for alternatives to the trendy Aspen!

There you go! What did you think of these unique spring baby names? We hope you found some to consider for your little one. Seasonal names are a fantastic way to celebrate your child’s time of birth. Be sure to tell us in the comments your favorite spring baby names!