Your Little Rainbow
A rainbow is a bright, multi-colorful spectrum of light painted in the sky as the sunlight reflects itself off of the rain. They are a mix of seven different colors that often follow after a rainfall.
Rainbows are very symbolic in different cultures, mythologies and religions. They are often viewed as a good luck charm. Yet they symbolize so much more. Rainbows symbolize hope, peace, and equality. In Christianity they symbolize a promise from God and the pathway between heaven and earth.
In the world of parenthood, a rainbow take on a much deeper significance.
A rainbow baby is a baby born on the earth side following a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. A rainbow is symbolic of the beautiful miracle that follows the storm of grief.
A rainbow doesn’t mean the storm never happened or that the aftermath of the storm is over. It means something beautiful came to light, appearing in the midst of the darkness. The storms clouds may still hover over you but the sight of the rainbow will bring you hope.
The birth of a rainbow baby can be both an extremely emotional and healing gift for many parents.
This list of rainbow names was made by anamingstory
One of the most creative ways to pay tribute to your angel baby as well as honor your rainbow is by gifting them a name that directly means rainbow. There are 14 known names from various origins that mean rainbow.
Iris is the most popular name choice on this list. As of 2020 the name Iris ranks at #127, the highest she has ever charted with 2,159 births. In Greek mythology, Iris was known as the rainbow goddess and messenger of the gods. Arke, Iris’ twin sister is known as the faded second rainbow that is seen during a double rainbow. How beautiful would it be to name twin rainbows Iris and Arke!
The complete list of rainbow names follow as listed. Arke, Enfys, Hong, Iris, Ixchel, Jalus, Keshet, Kakukura, Nanako, Ostadar, Solongo, Vaiva, Walken and Ziazan.
You can also take inspiration from the word rainbow itself or from it’s colorful hues. Consider these rainbow names for your little earth angel.
Names from rainbows
Beau - This French name, meaning ‘handsome’, is a sweet choice for your rain-beau. Beau currently ranks at #109. I definitely see this name jumping into the top 100 very soon!
Bowie - Another bow inspired name is Bowie. This Gaelic originated moniker also ties into one of the rainbow’s colors as this name means ‘yellow’. Singer David Bowie even did a performance at the Rainbow Theater in London on this day in 1972.
Roy - Often short for Elroy, Fitzroy, or Leroy; Roy offers a vintage flare. Roy can also be short for modern choices, Rory, Royal or Royce. We love Roy as a stand alone name though and many parents seem to agree as Roy currently ranks at #574. You may be wondering how Roy ties into the rainbow? ROYGBIV is used as an acronym for the color sequence of the rainbows hues. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet. Not only is Roy the beginning of the acronym, it’s also the first color of the rainbow. The name Roy means ‘red king’. We love when a name gives a subtle double meaning.
Indigo - This color name is often forgotten when we talk about the color spectrum. This purplish-blue hue is an vibrant way to get the nickname Indy.
Color Names
Red - Alroy, Cherry, Flynn, Garnet, Poppy, Radley, Ruby
Orange - Alani, Amber, Autumn, Marigold, Rusty, Sienna, October
Yellow - Aurelia, Boyd, Jonquil, Ochre, Saffron, Xanthe, Zarina
Green - Beryl, Fern, Giada, Hunter, Kelly, Olive, Sage
Blue - Alice, Carolina, Celeste, Delphine, Jay, Navy, Sapphire
Purple - Amethyst, Aubergine, Jolanda, Lilac, Veronica, Viola, Wisteria
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We love to celebrate our rainbow babies every single day, but especially today on National Rainbow Baby Day.
I hope one day the universe gifts you your rainbow.