Names That Mean Spring

Wells is a newly-famous baby name thanks to pregnancy guru Rosie Pope, who uses it as the short form of the buttoned-up Wellington, name of her youngest child.

Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, well known in the U. S. , might inspire some namesakes.

This girls' name, largely unknown in the English-speaking world, is popular among Muslim parents especially in Pakistan.

This would be an intriguing choice for an illustrator's child, thanks to Norman Rockwell and Rockwell Kent.

Many Americans will misunderstand it as Maya, but Maayan (also stylized as Ma'ayan) is a popular Israeli name used for both sexes.

Diminutive for all the Slavic names that start with Jar-. If for family or cultural reasons you're seeking such a name, then this is a reasonable short form.

Unless you're making an intentional homage to the Maya civilization, the traditional spelling Maayan will prove less confusing.

The literal word for "spring" in many Slavic languages and the name of an ancient Slavic springtime deity.

A traditional possibility for a Japanese or Japanese-American child born in April or May.

A bit syllable-heavy, but a pretty name for a springtime baby.

Commonly used in Japan, and so much more distinguished than Jen.

To most English speakers, Nana is the dog in Peter Pan, the daughter played by Emma Stone in Crazy Stupid Love, and another name for Grandma.

Variant of Erinna

An extremely common Japanese name, especially among women.

Likely to be misinterpreted as Mayan, with emphasis on the first syllable, as in the Maya civilization of Mesoamerica.

Seen as both a given name and a surname in Japan. There was a Princess Izumi in eighth-century Japan, forbidden from marriage as her older sisters had already been paired off with the Emperor's sons.

A name commonly used in India; Vasant Panchami is a Hindu festival dedicated to the goddess of learning.

Cherokee option for a spring-born child.

Maayan (also stylized as Ma'ayan) may sound like the girls' name Maya, but it is a popular unisex name in Israel.