Airy Baby Names Inspired By Clouds

Relaxing in the grass and watching the clouds pass by isn't just a dreamy way to connect with the natural world. It's also an excellent place to find a moment of inner calm and come up with a beautiful baby name. From cloud-related names inspired by scientific words rooted in Latin to monikers pulled from various languages and cultures that all mean "cloud," there are dozens of potential names out there that could perfectly suit your own little wonder. Astrologically, cloud-related names are also an ideal choice for babies born under any of the air signs — Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius — or they can be a sweet idea if you're hoping to inspire your child to be serene, calm, and ethereal. 

Looking to the clouds is also a great option if you're trying to find more names that skew gender-neutral, because many of the science-related choices are decidedly unisex. Plus, as an added bonus, taking a more scientific approach gives your baby's name a feeling that's both whimsical and celestial. For example, Cloud itself is one option, or you can go for Cirrus, Stratus, or Nimbus — all of which are types of clouds. But other cultural names also offer adorable options. Awan is a gender-neutral Indonesian and Malay name, while Kumo is a sweet Japanese pick. The name Anan is used for girls and boys and boasts Arabic, Middle Eastern, and Hebrew roots — all of which lead to "cloud."

For a little girl, you could consider the name Megha or the related name Meghana, both of which are rooted in Sanskrit and Hindu and mean "cloud." Or, for a mythological option, consider Nephele. It can also be spelled Nefeli, and she's known in Greek myths as a nymph created from the clouds by Zeus. If you're hoping to honor Finnish roots, Pilvi is another baby girl's name that means "cloud," while parents looking for an Arabic option might consider Muzna or Muzaina, both of which more specifically mean "rain cloud."

On the other hand, if you're having a little boy, you might consider Neil or Niall. These two names have Irish and Gaelic origins and come from root words that can be traced to "cloud." For a traditional Spanish name from the Basque region, look to Hodei, while parents considering potential Arabic name options might like Mazin, which — much like Muzna and Muzaina for girls — means "rain cloud." Alternatively, Badal means both "cloud" and "rain cloud" and is a lovely choice for parents looking for a boy's name with Hindu, Sanskrit, and Bengali origins.