22 January
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100 Spring Baby Names for Girls and Boys

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Spring is the season of new beginnings—flowers blooming, longer days, and fresh starts. What better time to welcome a baby into the world?

If you’re expecting a little one in March, April, or May (or you just love the feeling of spring), these 100 spring baby names offer beautiful options inspired by the season. From classic flower names like Lily and Rose to nature-inspired gems like River and Sage, you’ll find the perfect spring name for your baby.

Popularity rankings are based on the most recent Social Security Administration (SSA) data. Names ranked >1000 are considered rare.

Table of Contents

Flower Names for Girls

Lily

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Lily flower, purity
  • Popularity: #23

Rose

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Rose flower
  • Popularity: #116

Violet

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Purple flower
  • Popularity: #37

Iris

  • Origin: Greek
  • Meaning: Rainbow goddess, flower
  • Popularity: #89

Daisy

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Day’s eye flower
  • Popularity: #134

Jasmine

  • Origin: Persian
  • Meaning: Jasmine flower
  • Popularity: #130

Poppy

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Red flower
  • Popularity: #437

Dahlia

  • Origin: Scandinavian
  • Meaning: Dahlia flower
  • Popularity: #272

Azalea

  • Origin: Greek
  • Meaning: Dry, azalea flower
  • Popularity: #469

Magnolia

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Magnolia flower
  • Popularity: #186

Primrose

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: First rose of spring
  • Popularity: #792

Petunia

  • Origin: French
  • Meaning: Petunia flower
  • Popularity: >1000

Marigold

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Golden flower
  • Popularity: #686

Blossom

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Flower, bloom
  • Popularity: >1000

Camellia

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Camellia flower
  • Popularity: #651

Zinnia

  • Origin: German
  • Meaning: Zinnia flower
  • Popularity: #533

Flora

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Flowers, Roman goddess of spring
  • Popularity: #548

Fleur

  • Origin: French
  • Meaning: Flower
  • Popularity: >1000

Posy

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Small bouquet
  • Popularity: >1000

Clover

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Clover plant, luck
  • Popularity: #400

Nature Names for Boys

River

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Flowing water
  • Popularity: #112

Forest

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Woodland
  • Popularity: #625

Forrest

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Dweller near woods
  • Popularity: #639

Clay

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Earth, clay
  • Popularity: #456

Brooks

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Small stream
  • Popularity: #137

Reed

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Tall grass
  • Popularity: #399

Heath

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Heathland
  • Popularity: #819

Glen

  • Origin: Scottish
  • Meaning: Valley
  • Popularity: >1000

Dale

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Valley
  • Popularity: >1000

Oakley

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Oak clearing
  • Popularity: #98 (boys), #223 (girls)

Linden

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Linden tree
  • Popularity: #789

Alder

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Alder tree
  • Popularity: >1000

Birch

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Birch tree
  • Popularity: >1000

Ash

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Ash tree
  • Popularity: #604

Stone

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Rock, stone
  • Popularity: #795

Names Meaning New Beginning

Aurora

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Goddess of dawn
  • Popularity: #36

Nova

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: New, star
  • Popularity: #25

Zara

  • Origin: Arabic
  • Meaning: Blooming flower, princess
  • Popularity: #127

Renata

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Reborn
  • Popularity: #902

Nadia

  • Origin: Slavic
  • Meaning: Hope
  • Popularity: #419

Neo

  • Origin: Greek
  • Meaning: New
  • Popularity: #459

Dagny

  • Origin: Scandinavian
  • Meaning: New day
  • Popularity: >1000

Chloe

  • Origin: Greek
  • Meaning: New green shoot
  • Popularity: #24

Vera

  • Origin: Russian
  • Meaning: Faith, truth
  • Popularity: #213

Vivienne

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Alive, full of life
  • Popularity: #184

Phoenix

  • Origin: Greek
  • Meaning: Rising from ashes
  • Popularity: #95 (boys), #289 (girls)

Asher

  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Meaning: Happy, blessed
  • Popularity: #13

Ethan

  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Meaning: Strong, firm
  • Popularity: #26

Xavier

  • Origin: Basque
  • Meaning: New house, bright
  • Popularity: #70

Naveen

  • Origin: Sanskrit
  • Meaning: New
  • Popularity: >1000

Asa

  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Meaning: Healer, renewal
  • Popularity: #365

Evander

  • Origin: Greek
  • Meaning: Good man
  • Popularity: #236

Felix

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Happy, fortunate
  • Popularity: #188

Spring Month Names

April

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Opening, spring month
  • Popularity: #548

Avril

  • Origin: French
  • Meaning: April
  • Popularity: >1000

May

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: May month, spring goddess
  • Popularity: #548

Maya

  • Origin: Sanskrit/Greek
  • Meaning: Illusion, water
  • Popularity: #52

Mae

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: May” (vintage spelling)
  • Popularity: #304

Maybelle

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Beautiful May
  • Popularity: >1000

Marcius

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Of Mars, March
  • Popularity: >1000

Marcia

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Of Mars
  • Popularity: >1000

Mars

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: God of war, March
  • Popularity: #863

Bird Names

Robin

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Robin bird
  • Popularity: #808 (boys), #732 (girls)

Lark

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Songbird
  • Popularity: #535

Wren

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Small songbird
  • Popularity: #130 (girls), #604 (boys)

Finch

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Finch bird
  • Popularity: >1000

Dove

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Dove bird, peace
  • Popularity: >1000

Raven

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Raven bird
  • Popularity: #319 (girls), #731 (boys)

Jay

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Jay bird
  • Popularity: #473

Sparrow

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Sparrow bird
  • Popularity: >1000

Crane

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Crane bird
  • Popularity: >1000

Paloma

  • Origin: Spanish
  • Meaning: Dove
  • Popularity: #441

Rain and Weather Names

Rain

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Rain, water
  • Popularity: #917 (girls)

Storm

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Storm, tempest
  • Popularity: #814 (boys)

Sky

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Sky, heavens
  • Popularity: #517 (girls), #786 (boys)

Misty

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Mist, fog
  • Popularity: >1000

Cloud

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Cloud
  • Popularity: >1000

Sunny

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Sunshine
  • Popularity: #478 (girls)

Tempest

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Storm
  • Popularity: >1000

Breeze

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Gentle wind
  • Popularity: >1000

Gale

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Strong wind
  • Popularity: >1000

Rainbow

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Rainbow
  • Popularity: >1000

Green and Growth Names

Sage

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Wise, sage herb
  • Popularity: #167 (girls), #374 (boys)

Ivy

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Ivy plant
  • Popularity: #47

Olive

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Olive tree, peace
  • Popularity: #178

Fern

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Fern plant
  • Popularity: #554

Basil

  • Origin: Greek
  • Meaning: Royal, kingly
  • Popularity: #621

Moss

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Moss plant
  • Popularity: >1000

Hazel

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Hazel tree
  • Popularity: #28

Jade

  • Origin: Spanish
  • Meaning: Jade stone
  • Popularity: #109

Hunter

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: One who hunts
  • Popularity: #60

Easter and Spring Holiday Names

Pascal

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Of Easter
  • Popularity: >1000

Pascale

  • Origin: French
  • Meaning: Of Easter
  • Popularity: >1000

Easter

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Easter holiday
  • Popularity: >1000

Bunny

  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Rabbit, Easter
  • Popularity: >1000

Emmanuelle

  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Meaning: God is with us
  • Popularity: >1000

Wrapping Up

Spring babies are blessed with names inspired by the most beautiful season of the year. Whether you choose a classic flower name like Lily or a nature-inspired name like River, your little one will carry the spirit of new beginnings with them always.

Which spring name is your favorite? I’d love to hear in the comments!

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