46 beautiful rainbow baby name ideas and their meanings

rainbow baby names

by Samantha Ball |
Updated on

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.

Just so you know, we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this website - read why you should trust us
How we write our articles and reviews
Mother & Baby is dedicated to ensuring our information is always valuable and trustworthy, which is why we only use reputable resources such as the NHS, reviewed medical papers, or the advice of a credible doctor, GP, midwife, psychotherapist, gynaecologist or other medical professionals. Where possible, our articles are medically reviewed or contain expert advice. Our writers are all kept up to date on the latest safety advice for all the products we recommend and follow strict reporting guidelines to ensure our content comes from credible sources. Remember to always consult a medical professional if you have any worries. Our articles are not intended to replace professional advice from your GP or midwife.