Weather Names
Weather names have a built-in mood. Storm and Thor crackle with energy, Zephyr and Aura drift like a warm breeze, and Yuki or Eira feel as quiet as fresh snow. Below are more than 100 weather-inspired names, grouped by the sky they come from: rain and clouds, thunder and storms, wind, snow and ice, and sunshine and rainbows.
Every name comes with its real meaning and language of origin — many are borrowed from Japanese, Sanskrit, Welsh, Hawaiian or Greek mythology. We’ve added playful weather names for pets and a list of beautiful weather words at the end. If one element calls to you, dig deeper with our names that mean rain, names that mean storm or broader nature names.
Rain and cloud names
Soft, dreamy and a little romantic. Many of these translate to “rain” or “cloud” in other languages, so they work as subtle nods rather than obvious word names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Rain | Rain; used as a unisex given name since the 1970s | English |
| Raine | Variant spelling of Rain; also echoes French reine, “queen” | English / French |
| Varsha | “Rain, rainy season” | Sanskrit |
| Ame | “Rain” (雨) | Japanese |
| Megha | “Cloud” | Sanskrit |
| Nephele | A cloud nymph; Greek nephelē, “cloud” | Greek |
| Nimbus | Latin “rain cloud”; also a halo | Latin |
| Misty | Misty, like a foggy morning | English |
| Tlaloc | Aztec god of rain and fertility | Nahuatl |
| Pluvia | Latin for “rain” | Latin |
| Ondine | Water spirit; from Latin unda, “wave” | French |
| Dewdrop | A drop of morning dew (a sweet pet or character name) | English |
| Cirrus | Latin “curl of hair”; the wispy high cloud | Latin |
| Kumo | “Cloud” (雲) | Japanese |
| Mizu | “Water” (水); gentle rain-adjacent choice | Japanese |
| Varun | From Varuna, Vedic god of the waters and the sky | Sanskrit |
Storm, thunder and lightning names
Powerful names with deep mythological roots — nearly every culture has a thunder god. See our Norse god names and Greek god names for more.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Storm | A storm; bold unisex word name | English |
| Stormy | Stormy; softer, playful take on Storm | English |
| Tempest | A violent storm; also Shakespeare’s last solo play | Latin / English |
| Thor | Norse god of thunder | Old Norse |
| Bronte | Greek brontē, “thunder”; famous as a literary surname | Greek |
| Raijin | Japanese god of thunder and lightning | Japanese |
| Arashi | “Storm” (嵐) | Japanese |
| Indra | Hindu king of the gods, lord of rain and thunder | Sanskrit |
| Perun | Slavic god of thunder and lightning | Slavic |
| Taranis | Celtic god of thunder | Gaulish |
| Ukko | Finnish god of the sky and thunder | Finnish |
| Levin | Archaic English word for lightning | Middle English |
| Blitz | “Lightning” | German |
| Huracán | Maya god of wind and storm; source of the word hurricane | K’iche’ Maya / Taíno |
| Zeus | King of the Greek gods, wielder of the thunderbolt | Greek |
| Thunder | Thunder; big, bold and unmistakable | English |
Wind and breeze names
Wind names tend to be light and airy, with a lot of vowels. For a longer list, see our names that mean wind.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Zephyr | Greek god of the gentle west wind | Greek |
| Gale | A strong wind; also a nickname for Abigail | English |
| Aura | “Breeze”; Aura was a Greek Titaness of the breeze | Greek |
| Boreas | Greek god of the cold north wind | Greek |
| Aeolus | Keeper of the winds in Greek myth | Greek |
| Anemoi | The four Greek wind gods as a group | Greek |
| Vayu | Hindu god of the wind | Sanskrit |
| Pavan | “Wind, breeze” | Sanskrit |
| Anila | “Wind, air” | Sanskrit |
| Haizea | “Wind” | Basque |
| Makani | “Wind” | Hawaiian |
| Keanu | Commonly translated “the cool breeze” | Hawaiian |
| Kaze | “Wind” (風) | Japanese |
| Brisa | “Breeze” | Spanish / Portuguese |
| Breeze | A light wind; cheerful word name | English |
| Mistral | The cold northerly wind of southern France | Occitan |
| Chinook | The warm “snow-eater” wind of the Rockies, named for the Chinook people | Chinookan |
Snow, ice and winter names
Crisp, pretty names for winter babies or white pets. Our names that mean snow has many more.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Yuki | “Snow” (雪), among other kanji meanings | Japanese |
| Eira | “Snow” | Welsh |
| Neve | “Snow” | Italian |
| Nieves | “Snows”; from Our Lady of the Snows | Spanish |
| Chione | Greek nymph of snow | Greek |
| Snezhana | From sneg, “snow” | Slavic |
| Hima | “Snow, frost” | Sanskrit |
| Himani | “Snow, glacier” | Sanskrit |
| Tuyết | “Snow” | Vietnamese |
| Isa | Old Norse íss, “ice” (one of several origins) | Old Norse |
| Frost | Frost; surname and word name | English |
| Winter | The coldest season | English |
| Snow | Snow; think Snow White | English |
| Crystal | Ice crystal; Greek krystallos, “ice” | Greek |
| Flurry | A light snowfall | English |
| Sleet | Icy rain (great for a grey cat) | English |
Sun, sky and rainbow names
The fair-weather side of the list: warm, bright and optimistic. Pair them with our names that mean sun and names that mean sky.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny | Sunny, cheerful | English |
| Sol | “Sun” | Latin / Spanish |
| Soleil | “Sun” | French |
| Solana | “Sunshine”; also the Spanish east wind | Spanish |
| Helios | Greek god of the sun | Greek |
| Iris | Greek goddess of the rainbow | Greek |
| Niji | “Rainbow” (虹) | Japanese |
| Anuenue | “Rainbow” | Hawaiian |
| Skye | Sky; also the Scottish Isle of Skye | Scottish / English |
| Kalani | “The heavens, sky” | Hawaiian |
| Celeste | “Heavenly” | Latin |
| Aurora | “Dawn”; also the northern lights | Latin |
| Haze | A soft summer haze | English |
| Summer | The warmest season | English |
| Dawn | First light | English |
| Ciel | “Sky” | French |
Funny weather names for pets
Weather names are perfect for pets because they often describe temperament: a cyclone of a puppy, a cat who drifts around like fog. More ideas in our funny pet names.
| Name | Best for | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Drizzle | Small, grey pets | Cute and a little gloomy |
| Puddle | Puppies still learning house training | Honest |
| Tornado | Zoomie-prone dogs | Describes the living room afterward |
| Twister | Cats that spin after their tails | Fun to shout |
| Cyclone | Hyper kittens | Big energy |
| Typhoon | Big, powerful dogs | Dramatic |
| Squall | Vocal cats | A squall is a sudden storm — and a yowl |
| Monsoon | Dogs who love water | Great for Labradors |
| Foggy | Sleepy, grey pets | Soft and sweet |
| Hailstone | Tiny white pets | Small but mighty |
| Doppler | Nerdy households | A weather-radar joke |
| El Niño | Little boy dogs | Spanish for “the boy”; also the ocean-warming pattern |
| Sprinkles | Speckled pets | Light rain — and a cupcake topping |
| Cloudy | Fluffy white cats or Samoyeds | Looks the part |
| Lightning | Fast dogs | Classic for greyhounds and whippets |
Weather words that make beautiful names
These real meteorological terms are uncommon as names, which makes them great for characters, boats, businesses or a very creative pet name.
| Weather word | What it means | Name idea for |
|---|---|---|
| Petrichor | The earthy smell after rain | A café, candle shop or poetic character |
| Virga | Rain that evaporates before reaching the ground | A fantasy character or girl’s name |
| Graupel | Soft, snowball-like hail | A fluffy white pet |
| Mammatus | Pouch-like clouds under a storm | A sci-fi ship |
| Sundog | A bright spot beside the sun caused by ice crystals | A golden retriever |
| Haboob | A massive desert dust storm (Arabic) | A very dusty dog |
| Sirocco | A hot Mediterranean wind from the Sahara | A car, boat or horse |
| Derecho | A long, straight-line windstorm (Spanish “straight”) | A race horse |
| Halo | A ring of light around the sun or moon | A baby or pet |
| Solstice | The longest or shortest day of the year | A band or a summer baby |
| Equinox | Equal day and night in spring or fall | A character or business |
| Nor’easter | A strong coastal storm in New England | A boat |
How to choose a weather name
- Match the season. Babies and pets born in winter suit Eira, Neve or Frost; summer arrivals suit Sunny, Soleil or Solana.
- Think about temperament. Storm and Tempest promise fire, while Aura, Zephyr and Misty feel calm. Choose the energy you’ll want to hear for years.
- Try a translation. If “Rain” feels too literal, Varsha, Ame or Pluvia carry the same meaning more subtly — see our Japanese names for more nature-meaning options.
- Say it with a surname. Word names like Storm or Winter can sound punchy or odd depending on the last name; say the full name out loud.
- Check the myth behind a god name. Thor and Zeus are fun, but read up on the stories before giving a baby a god’s name.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good weather name for a girl?
Popular choices include Raine, Skye, Iris, Aurora, Eira, Aura and Stormy. Iris (the Greek rainbow goddess) and Aurora are the most established as traditional given names.
What are weather names for boys?
Storm, Thor, Zephyr, Gale, Bronte, Frost and Keanu are strong options. Mythological names like Boreas or Helios are rarer but distinctive.
What name means rain?
Rain and Raine in English, Varsha in Sanskrit, Ame in Japanese and Pluvia in Latin all mean rain.
Is Storm a boy or girl name?
Storm is unisex. It has been used for both boys and girls, and gained attention through the X-Men character Storm.
What name means thunder?
Bronte comes from the Greek word for thunder, and many thunder gods — Thor, Perun, Taranis, Raijin, Ukko — are used as names too.
What are cute weather names for pets?
Drizzle, Cloudy, Sprinkles, Foggy, Twister and Puddle are playful favorites, especially for grey or fluffy animals.