One in every five women experiences at least one miscarriage throughout their lives. Fortunately for most of these women they, more often than not would go on to have successful pregnancies. The babies born after a loss of pregnancy is called are called “Rainbow babies”. The name “rainbow baby” comes from the idea of a rainbow appearing in the sky after a storm or a dark and turbulent time. The term Rainbow baby has gained popularity on blogs and social media in recent years and has come to symbolize hope and healing. Many people are looking for Rainbow baby names, and I have come across some of them and combined a list of 20 Rainbow baby names.
Abigayle
A charming ancient name meaning ‘my father is joyful!’ According to the old testament, Abigail was the name of David’s wife, who was renowned for her wisdom and prophetic powers!
Asha
This name has a twofold meaning; when derived from the Sanskrit it means “hope,” and in Swahili it means “life, either way, its meaning makes it a beautiful rainbow baby name.
Aleeza
It is a Jewish baby girl name with a distinct romantic charm! Aleeza or Aliza means ‘joyful.’
Aurora
This baby name means dawn and bringer of early light The name has its origin in Roman mythology, Aurora is the daughter of the Earth god Terra and the sister of Sun god Helios. Aurōra renews herself every morning and flies across the sky, announcing the arrival of the Sun.
Bea
This is a shorter version of the name Beatrice which means “bringer of joy.”.
Caia
This is a rather unique baby name and its meaning makes it suitable for a baby rainbow name. Caia means ‘to rejoice.’ It was the name of the Roman Goddess of women and fire!
Eliana
This beautiful rainbow baby name means God has answered. How appropriate. is?
Evangeline
Evangeline is another baby name that is perfect for rainbow babies. This name means “messenger” or “bringer of good news” in Greek.
Faith
This name is obvious for a rainbow for the name Faith comes from an old French word feid, which means “belief,” “trust,” and “confidence.”
Gianna
Giana means “God’s grace” in Hebrew.
Genevieve
This name means blessing.
Micaela
This beautiful baby name means gift from God
Mikelle
Miekell means Miracle which makes it the perfect name for your rainbow baby.
Indigo
What better place to look for a rainbow name for your rainbow baby than in the rainbow itsef. Ingogo is one of the colors of the rainbow and the name Indigo is not that common as yet.
Iris
Iris is a great name for a rainbow baby because it personifies “rainbow” in Greek mythology.
Mia
Mia means “mine” in both Spanish and Italian, how adorable.
Nadia
Nadia is the perfect Rainbow baby name. This name is said to originate in Russia, where it means “hope” or “hopeful.”
Patience
Patience is a rainbow baby name for obvious reasons.
Priya
Priya is a common given name in India and means “beloved” in Sanskrit.
Rainbow
This is probably the most obvious name for a rainbow baby girl and a very hippie name too. The meaning of this name of course is …yes you guessed it Rainbow!
Valerie
Valerie is an appropriate name for a rainbow baby because it =comes from the Latin word valere, which means “healthy and strong.
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