Spring Names
- April
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"to open"Description:
Once the most popular month names, April has been overtaken by June (for girls) and August (for boys), as well as the charmingly old-fashioned May. Literary reference: the heroine of the book and movie Revolutionary Road, and there have been Aprils on Parks and Recreation, Glee, and The Vampire Diaries. Trivia note: comedian Ralphie May named his daughter April June May.
- Bunny
Origin:
Animal nameDescription:
Bunny may be adorable, but is it really enough of a name for your daughter? Plus if Buffy is fluffy, what would that make Bunny?
- Chickie
Description:
Chickie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive nickname form, typically derived from names like Francesca, Charlotte, or even directly from the English word 'chick,' suggesting someone small and cute. The name carries a playful, affectionate quality with its cheerful sound and informal nature. Historically used more as a nickname than a formal given name, Chickie evokes mid-20th century Americana with its vintage charm. While not commonly found on birth certificates, it maintains a presence as a term of endearment and occasionally as a formal name for those seeking something unconventional with a warm, friendly character. The name's informal, light-hearted quality gives it a distinctive personality not found in more traditional options.
- Easter
Origin:
English, from GermanDescription:
Easter has been used as a name for several hundred years, as part of the day-naming tradition; now, this rarely heard holiday celebration name would make a novel choice for a springtime baby. Background:The early Anglo-Saxon monk and scholar Bede took the name of a goddess--Eostre-- whose feast was celebrated at the vernal equinox and gave it to the Christian festival of the resurrection of Christ.
- Easter
- June
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"young"Description:
June, a sweetly old-fashioned month name derived from the goddess Juno, was long locked in a time capsule with June Allyson (born Ella) and June Cleaver, but is rising again especially as a middle name.
- May
Origin:
Diminutive of Margaret and Mary; month nameDescription:
May is a sweet old-fashioned name that hasn't been on the national charts in several decades, but is definitely sounding fresh and springlike. Parents are beginning to see it once more as one of the prettiest middle name options. May was as high on the list as Number 57 in the 1880s; it's now 228 on Nameberry.
- Primavera
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"spring"Description:
A bit syllable-heavy, but a pretty name for a springtime baby.
- Spring
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Spring doesn't sound half as contemporary as Winter, which has become the cool season name.