50 Baby Names That Mean Storm, Lightning, Or Thunder
Looking for a weather baby name that captures the power and energy of a storm? Names that mean storm, lightning, or thunder can represent strength, chaos, transformation, or calm.
Storms often represent chaos and unpredictability. Thunder is a symbol of power. Lightning can stand for sudden insight or clarity.
But there’s something powerful and beautiful about nature too. For many people, thunderstorms feel calming and cleansing, like they’re clearing away the old to make space for something new.
Tough times shape us, which is why storm-related names often reflect resilience and perseverance. One of my favorite quotes:
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass...It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
If you’re looking for a name that feels powerful and emotional, these storm-inspired baby names might be the perfect fit!
(Originally published: Dec 13, 2021 | Updated: Jul 18, 2025)
Boy Names That Mean Storm
(Including origins and meanings)
The names on this list were researched using websites like BabyCenter to find their origins and meanings, just remember that certain names have several meanings in other languages.
Adad
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “storm; flood god”
Corentin
Origin: French
Meaning: “hurricane”
Gale
Origin: English
Meaning: “sea storm”
Hanish
Origin: Hindi
Meaning: “forewarner of storms”
Recommended: Hanish is also on our list of powerful names for a boy
Ranto
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: “storm”
Saar
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “storm”
Stormur
Origin: Icelandic
Meaning: “storm”
Sturm
Origin: English
Meaning: “storm”
Styrmir
Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: “one who causes storms”
Tufani
Origin: Hindi
Meaning: “storm”
Zyran
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: “storm”
Boy Names That Mean Lightning
Aratiri
Origin: South American
Meaning: “bolt of lighting”
Balahaka
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: “cloud, thundercloud”
Recommended: Balahaka is also on our list of names that mean cloud
Barak
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “lightning”
Foudre
Origin: French
Meaning: “lightning”
Kidlat
Origin: Filipino
Meaning: “lightning”
Mellan
Origin: Irish
Meaning: “little lightning”
Pailan
Origin: Armenian
Meaning: “lightning”
Petir
Origin: Indonesian
Meaning: “lightning”
Rai
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: “lightning”
Male Names Meaning Thunder
Hadad
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: “thunder”
Leigong
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: “god of thunder”
Rai
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: “thunder”
Raiden
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: “god of thunder”
Ramman
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “thunder”
Thor
Origin: Norse
Meaning: “thunder”
Torm
Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: “thunder”
Girl Names That Mean Storm
Amihan
Origin: Filipino
Meaning: “winter storm”
Arashi
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: “storm”
Audra
Origin: Lithuanian
Meaning: “storm”
Ekaitza
Origin: Basque
Meaning: “storm”
Tempest
Origin: English
Meaning: “stormy”
Tormenta
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: “thunderstorm”
Tornado
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: “thunderstorm”
Vetra
Origin: Lithuanian
Meaning: “storm”
Zilan
Origin: Kurdish
Meaning: “storm”
Girl Names For Lightning
Aashni
Origin: Indian
Meaning: “lightning”
Adhira
Origin: Indian
Meaning: “lightning”
Bijuli
Origin: Indian
Meaning: “lighting or electricity”
Brekhna
Origin: Pashtun
Meaning: “lightning”
Capala
Origin: Hindi
Meaning: “lightning”
Damini
Origin: Hindi
Meaning: “lightning”
Kohara
Origin: Polynesian
Meaning: “to throw a flash of lightning”
Kutsa
Origin: Indian
Meaning: “lighting”
Levina
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “lightning bolt”
Lyn
Origin: Norwegian
Meaning: “lightning”
Female Names That Mean Thunder
Bronte
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “thunder”
Recommended: Bronte is also on our list of female names with attitude
Indra
Origin: Indian
Meaning: “god of thunder”
Sorine
Origin: Danish
Meaning: “thunder god”
Thora
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: “goddess of thunder”
Recommended: Thora is also on our list of strong names for girls
Looking for more weather names? Try our list of baby names that mean rain or names that mean air, wind, or sky.
Here are more baby name posts to consider:
NAME LISTS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
BOY NAMES LISTS
Baby Boy Names That Mean Powerful
Boy Names That Have 2-Syllables
GIRL NAMES LISTS
Baby Girl Names That Mean Beautiful
Girl Names With Only One Syllable
Middle Names Lists
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