40 spring-inspired baby names

Spring baby on the way? Why not consider a name that nods to this happy season of newness, light and buds in bloom…

There are some beautiful baby names which are perfect for this time of year, focusing on fresh dawns and hope-filled futures. Take a look at some of our favourites, with origin and meaning included.

40 gorgeous boys and girls spring baby names
  • April: A spring month, thought to be taken from the Latin word “aperire” meaning to open (as in the buds and flowers of the season)
  • Aries: The first zodiac sign of spring (21 March to 19 April)
  • Atherton: English origin, meaning “a town by a spring”
  • Attwell: English origin, meaning “lives by the spring”
  • Aviv: Hebrew origin, meaning “barley ripening”
  • Aviva: Hebrew origin, “springtime”, “dewy” or “fresh”
  • Birch: English origin meaning “bright” or “shining”
  • Bláthnat: (pronounced blaw-nath) Irish origin meaning “little flower”
  • Blossom: English origin, meaning “to bloom”
  • Bluebell: English origin, then name of a popular spring flower
  • Bunny: English origin, meaning “little rabbit”
  • Cedar: Latin origin, a cedar tree, which represents strength, resiliency and longevity

  • Cherry: French origin meaning “dear”; in Japan cherry blossoms symbolise good fortune and new beginnings
  • Chloe: Greek origin meaning “young green shoot”
  • Daffodil: Dutch origin “asphodel” meaning “plant of the lily kind”. Represents rebirth and new beginnings
  • Dawn: Old English origin meaning “daybreak”
  • Denver: French/Old English origin meaning “green valley”
  • Easter: Old English origin meaning “goddess of fertility”
  • Haruki: Japanese origin meaning “spring child”
  • Iris: Greek origin meaning “rainbow”
  • June: Latin origin meaning “young”
  • Juniper: Latin origin meaning “evergreen”
  • Leif: Scandinavian origin meaning “descendant”, “heir” or “beloved” 
  • Maia: Greek origin meaning “great” or “mother”

  • Meadow: American origin meaning “field of grass”
  • Neo: Greek origin meaning “new”
  • Nova: Latin origin meaning “new”
  • Oona: Irish origin meaning “lamb”
  • Owen: Irish origin meaning “yew tree” or “youth”
  • Pascal: French origin meaning “Easter child”
  • Peter: Greek origin meaning “rock” or “stone”, also the name given to one of the most famous rabbits in the world, Peter, from the Beatrix Potter books
  • Posey: English origin meaning “bunch of flowers”
  • Primrose: English origin meaning “first rose”
  • Rae: Hebrew origin, shortened from Rachel meaning “ewe”
  • Rain: Old English/German origin meaning “abundance from above”
  • Renata: Italian origin meaning “reborn”

  • Robin: Old Germanic origin meaning “bright”
  • Signe: Scandinavian origin meaning “new victory”
  • Violet: Latin origin meaning “purple flower”
  • Xavier: Arabic origin meaning “new house” or “bright”

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Bubbles, Baking & Retail Therapy: Relax this Easter Weekend

The bank holiday weekend is here mamas! With 4 fabulously free days to play with, we think the long Easter weekend is the perfect opportunity to put your feet up, and indulge in a bit of relaxing me time. Why not try your hand at some Easter baking, soak in a luxurious bubble bath, or treat yourself to some brand new maternity clothes… you’re pregnant – you deserve it!

 

To bake

Easter baking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A delicious springtime treat; nothing says happy Easter like the smell of freshly baked hot cross buns wafting through the house. Richly spiced dough tumbled through with plump juicy currents & plenty of zest; these buns are perfect for toasting, buttering & enjoying with a good book & a steamy pot of earl grey.

We love the look of this recipe from Thanh at Eat little bird.

 

To drink

Easter mocktails

And how about something sensational (and alcohol-free!) to toast the holiday… whether you’re entertaining or enjoying a quiet Easter at home, why not mix up a batch of fruity mocktails to spread a little sunshine! We can’t get enough of this raspberry peach ice tea  from Chungah at Damn Delicious. Or for something with a little more zing, try this ginger lemonade from Annalise at Completely Delicious.

 

To relax

Bubble bath

After all that culinary exertion, you’ll have earned a break. And every girl knows there’s no better way to relax than to lie back, indulge & soak in a beautifully scented bubble bath! Luckily, LUSH have got you covered with a fabulous new range of spring bath bombs, melts & bubble bars to add an effervescent touch of luxury to your soak.

 

To wear

Easter shopping

How does a bit of well deserved retail therapy sound? Now’s the time to kick start your spring style with a few key maternity fashion pieces from the new season collection. A breezy new maternity dress is guaranteed to put a spring in your step, or what about a pair of our trendy new patterned maternity trousers with a cute white blouse.

And don’t forget to check out our spring sale for up to 40% off some of the hottest new season styles.

 

For the Kids

Easter fun

Make sure to plan some fun Easter themed activities to keep the little ones entertained over the weekend. An Easter egg hunt will be a big hit with kids of all ages, and if you’re feeling crafty why not have a go at making Easter bonnets. And of course you can’t go wrong in the kitchen with these no-bake chocolate cornflake crispie nests from the BBC good food site.

 

 

WIN Easter Goodies from Award-Winning Chocolatier Paul A Young!

With Easter just around the corner, we here at Seraphine find ourselves spending an increasing amount of time dreaming about CHOCOLATE! With life’s little indulgences somewhat restricted throughout pregnancy – champagne, sushi and even lattes are suddenly off the table – chocolate remains gloriously safe to eat.

To celebrate chocolate as the trusted pregnancy-safe treat that it is (and since it’s nearly Easter) we are giving away 5 of our stylish Yes To Chocolate Tees along with a delicious selection of chocolate bunnies and chicks!

Enter our Facebook Competition to Win! *competition now closed*

 

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When it comes to chocolate bunnies – or chocolate anything for that matter – no one does it better than award-winning London chocolatier Paul A Young.

 

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Based between his three London stores in Soho, Islington and Bank, Paul and his team spend their days developing creative flavour combinations and experimental, often experiential, artisan chocolates – and we can’t get enough!

 

If this video doesn’t spark a craving we don’t know what will…

Happy Easter Mamas, and best of luck!

 

 

Fabulous Easter Crafts, Fashion & Food for Mummy & Baby

Enjoying the long Easter weekend? We have some great outfit ideas for you and your little one…

We’ve even scoured Pinterest to find some of the best Easter crafts, recipes and ideas for you and the kids to try at home.

 

Easter Crafts & Outfits For Mum

Get the look: Blue Pinstripe Maternity Blouse and White Maternity Jeans

 

When choosing your outfit for a spring get together, you can’t go wrong with a stylish new maternity dress or a chic embellished blouse.

 

 

Whether you’re planning lunch with family, a fun day out or a full-blown Easter party, such a happy occasion calls for something special!

 

Easter Home Decor Ideas

Easter decor ideas

Giving your home a little seasonal revamp couldn’t be easier – nothing says spring like fresh flowers and Easter eggs.

Why not try creating some gorgeous floral displays in unexpected places like a vintage watering can as a table centrepiece or even an old pair of wellies in the porch.

 

Easter Baking

Easter baking ideas

It wouldn’t be Easter without a batch of freshly baked hot cross buns! Richly spiced dough tumbled through with plump juicy currents & plenty of zest, these buns are perfect for toasting, buttering & enjoying with a steaming pot of tea.

We love this recipe from Honest Mum

 

Easter Crafts & Outfits For Baby

Get the Look: Pink Tartan Cotton Baby Dress

 

In beautiful pastel shades and featuring the iconic Princess Diana pastel tartan, The Diana Collection of beautiful baby clothes offers pretty baby dresses, rompers, adorable knitted cardigans and accessories for your little loves.

 

Get the Look: Blue Trim Cotton Baby Grow

 

12% of the price of all of our designer baby clothes will be donated to the Diana Award – a foundation set up to continue Princess Diana’s charitable legacy.

 

Easter Crafts for Kids

Easter activities for toddlers

Looking for fun Easter craft ideas for the little ones to get stuck into? Older kids will love making Easter bonnets or setting up an Easter egg hunt for the little ones.

We love these cute footprint bunnies and carrots from Arien at the One Krieger Chick blog – a great activity to do with little ones of any age!

 

Easter Baking with Kids

Easter baking with toddlers

If you’re entertaining toddlers or even older kids home from school, then getting stuck into some fun in the kitchen can be a great activity.

Why not whip up a batch of no-bake shredded wheat chocolate nest cakes, or help the kids to ice some Easter bunny biscuits like these ones from Amber on the crazy little projects blog.

 

For more Spring outfit ideas follow us on Pinterest!

Follow Seraphine Maternity’s board SPRING IS IN THE AIR on Pinterest.

 

Happy Easter mamas!

 

 

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