“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose/ By any other name would smell as sweet.”
Are you sure though, Mr. Shakespeare? A name is important! That’s why we made a list of meaningful baby girl names that customers used in their Hooray Heroes personalized books. We looked into nature-related names on all of our markets, from Finland to Spain. Here are our top picks.
1. Helmi
Helmi is a feminine first name of Estonian and Finnish origins, meaning “pearl”. Although it’s become one of the most popular girl names in Finland, it’s considered a masculine name in Indonesia and Malaysia. Easy to write and pronounce in all languages, Helmi is a beautiful choice for your baby girl also due to the symbolism of pearls. Pearls are symbolic of wisdom gained through experience and beauty born of pain. They are also believed to be delicate, elegant and mysterious like the bottom of the ocean.
3. Rocio
Rocío or Rocio, pronounced roh-SEE-oh, is another gender-neutral name. It’s of Spanish origins and means “dew” or “dewdrops”. Dew has always been considered hopeful and life-giving, carrying the promise of a new day. A phrase from Psalm 110.3, “thou hast the dew of thy youth,” compares youth to morning, when dew is found, and dew to the vitality that young people possess. Already picturing your little Rocio? There is no cuter name for a gentle yet energetic little girl.
2. Ari
Ari is a well-beloved name by all animal lovers, since its Scandinavian origins connect the Ari with “eagle,” while its Hebrew origin links it to “lion.” Although both animals connected to the gender-neutral name Ari are proud and majestic, the name is short and sweet. In Greece, Ari is considered a shortened version of many female and male names, e. g. Aristotle, Ariana, Ariadne, etc. They all steam from the adjective áristos which means the best. Can you think of a nicer lucky charm for your baby girl?
4. Luna
The name Luna has Latin roots and means “moon” in both Italian and Spanish.
In Roman mythology, Luna is the moon goddess, often depicted with
a crescent moon or driving a white chariot drawn by horses or oxen. It was believed that each night at dusk, the goddess Luna would shoot an arrow full of stars across the night sky. Nowadays, the name is often associated with the cute black cat
with a crescent moon mark on the forehead in the Japanese manga series Sailor Moon.
FUN FACT: Hooray Heroes’ own Communications Manager, Andrea, choose the name Luna for her daughter.
5. Dalia
Dalia or is a popular name in Spanish speaking communities, but can easily be written and pronounced throughout the globe. It’s origins are numerous and diverse. In Scandinavia, the version of the name spelled Dahlia is associated with the pink-hued flower. The name means “Dahl’s flower” after the Swedish botanist Andreas Dahl. Dalia, on the other had, is a beloved feminine name in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian and Lithuanian, where it means “destiny” or “fate”. In any case, it’s a charming and elegant name for your little girl.
DID YOU KNOW? Dahlia is the national flower of Mexico, making the name Dalia or Dahlia perfect for baby girls of Mexican heritage.
They say that “names are the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” May it be the name of a dainty flower or a magnificent animal, give your baby a name that celebrates nature. Show her how colorful, diverse and fascinating the world around her is, and bring her up to be an adventurous, nature-loving girl.
