Choosing a name for your baby is one of the most precious gifts you can give your newborn baby. You just want it to be perfect If you’re expecting a springtime baby.

You’re in luck! This season beings growth, and beauty, endless inspiration for beautiful names, that are fresh and vibrant just like sprint itself. If your baby is due in the next few weeks and you’re still undecided, have a read through my blog!

SPRING-INSPIRED NAMES

Spring is all about new beginnings, with flowers blooming and the world coming back to life. Names like Lily, Rose, or Daisy for girls, which reflect the flowers that start to come to life in spring. For boys, names like River, Ash, or Rowan echo the natural elements of the season. Gender-neutral names like Sage or Sky are also wonderful choices that capture the freshness and vast possibilities of spring.

NAMES MEANING NEW BEGINNINGS

With spring symbolising new beginnings, consider names that carry meanings of renewal, rebirth, and new life. GIRLS: Aurora (meaning dawn) Nova (new) can be a meaning the start of this new chapter in your life. BOYS:  Neo (new) or Eos (dawn) might be the perfect fit. Names not only reflect the time of year your baby is born but the new journey as a family.

COLOURS OF SPRING

The colours of spring can also inspire beautiful names. Violet, Hazel, or Olive offer a nod to the colours that paint the season. For boys, consider names like Sterling or Grey, reflecting the soft and subtle hues of spring skies. These names offer a creative way to capture the essence of the spring in a different way.

CULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL NAMES

Exploring names from different cultures can offer a wealth of beautiful, spring-inspired options. Haru (Japanese for spring), Aviv (Hebrew for spring), or Chun (Chinese for spring) choices celebrate the season across the globe. These names can honour your heritage or simply reflect a love for the diverse beauty of the world.

EMBRACE THE PROCESS

Enjoy the process, choosing the right name can take time and you’ll be explaining why you choose your Childs name and they’ll love hearing all about the names you almost chose. But Spring, with renewal, hope, and beauty, offers a lovely backdrop for finding a name. Inspired by the essence of spring, this will be the first of many loving decisions you make for your child.

I am a Newborn, Maternity & Family photographer based in Surrey. If you’re having a spring baby, let me record your magical moments together as a family.