Every baby name is special in its own right, and it takes a lot of time to find the perfect one, but if you're expecting a rainbow baby, there's no doubt that you want the perfect rainbow baby name that will really mean something to you.
A rainbow baby is a term that has been given to healthy babies that are born after losing a baby to miscarriage, a stillbirth, or neonatal death. It's a term used in reference to the joy that can come after a storm.
Rainbow baby names inspired by hope
The journey to having your rainbow baby might not have been easy, so a name inspired by hope are perfectly fitting.
Aaron
Of Hebrew origin meaning 'enlightened', the meaning means to 'shed light on'. The name Aaron would be fitting for a rainbow baby, who would be the light after difficult times.
Asher
Suitable for girls and boys, the name Asher actually means 'blessed'. It's of Hebrew origin and can also mean 'fortune' or 'happy one'.
Aurora
Meaning 'dawn' in Latin, this name symbolises a new beginning and also refers to the beautiful, natural light displays of the aurora borealis.
Bennet
Of French and Latin origin, this gorgeous boys name means 'blessed'.
Faith
The name speaks for itself, meaning 'trust'. It's also of English origin.
Hope
A popular name choice for a rainbow baby, the name Hope means 'desire of fulfilment' and is of Old English origin.
Jesse
Of Hebrew origin meaning 'gift', the name is perfect for a baby girl or boy.
Kit
With a Greek origin, the name Kit is a unisex name meaning 'hope and carrier of Christ'.
Laelynn
A more unique name but a beautiful one, Laelynn is of Canadian origin. It's also a flower, that symbolises hope, so its name means 'flower of hope'.
Matthew
The name Mathew means 'gift' and is of Hebrew origin. You can also shorten the name to Matt or Matty.
Nadia
Meaning 'hope' the name is of Russian origin.
Sian
A Welsh variation of the name Jane, this name is of Welsh origin meaning 'God's gracious gift'. A rainbow baby is truly a gracious gift.
Von
Of Scandinavian, Norse origin, the name Von is perfect for your rainbow baby and means 'hope'.
Names inspired by colour
Amber
Blue
Cerise
Cyan
Goldie
Gray
Jet
Phoenix
Rory
Ruby
Scarlett
Violet
More rainbow inspired baby names
Arjun
Ashlin
Benedict
Bodhi
Cedric
Clara
Eileen
Evangeline
Felix
Gabriel
Iris
Jace
Jane
Joy
Lucy
Neo
Nora
Mireille
Thea
Uri
Vita
Samantha Ball is a Product & Lifestyle Writer for Mother&Baby and freelanced for the website for two years before joining the team full time. She's a mum of two and loves browsing for the best products and cute outfits.