2017 has begun and a new year means new beginnings! If you happen to be expecting a newborn this month, then perhaps you want to express a sense of new beginnings by naming your bundle of joy one of the names below, all of which convey a feeling of freshness and renewal. Read on and let us know if any of these names take your fancy.
BOYS:
Aadi is the fourth month of the Tamil calendar. Originating from the Sanskrit language, it means ‘first’ or ‘beginning,’ representative of a new start. It is modern variant of the traditional Indian Hindu name, Aditya.
Arata is a Japanese baby boy name that means ‘fresh’ and ‘new.’ The name is a great option for parents who are looking for something unusual and unique, but still has a lovely timber to it.
Arun originates from a Sanskrit word referring to a reddish brown colour, which is associated with the sky at dawn and was used in Sanskrit to personify the dawn in myths.
Fresco comes from the Italian word that literally means ‘cool’ or ‘fresh.’ As a name on its own, it means ‘fresh’ but it is no to be confused with ‘al fresco,’ which is a method of painting.
Neo can be found as a boy’s name in several countries. It could originate from both the English word meaning ‘new’, and the African word meaning ‘gift,’ both of which are lovely meanings.
Novak is a Slavic name and is derived from the word for ‘new,’ which is a lovely and straightforward choice for parents who want to convey a sense of newness with their son.
Rohit is a Hindu name that means ‘first rays of the sun.’ It also represents the colour red, as the early morning light usually has a reddish colour to it.
Vihaan is a male Indian name that comes from the Sanskrit word for “dawn” or “morning”, hence the meaning of the name.
GIRLS:
Aurora is a girl’s name and comes from the Latin word for “dawn.” Of course, it is also associated with the Disney princess, Sleeping Beauty, who we argue is a great embodiment of a new start when she wakes up after her long sleep!
Dagny is a Scandinavian name that means ‘new day.’ It has appeared in Norse mythology and was revived in the 19th century by the popularity of a Scandinavian Women’s Magazine of the same name.
Dawn is a perfect name for those who are looking for something traditional that also has a sense of new beginnings. The name originates from the English vocabulary word of the same spelling, and means ‘beginning of the day.’
Kiah is an unusual feminine name of uncertain origin, and it is possible that it is a modern coinage. It may have developed from similar names such as Kiana, and the possible meaning of the name is ‘new beginning.’
Oriana is a name whose exact origins is uncertain, but many think it is a medieval name. It is a feminine name that could have come from a Latin word meaning ‘sunrise’ or a Gaelic word meaning ‘golden,’ both of which imply a new day.
Roxana is a variant of Roxanne, which is itself an anglicised version of the Persian name Roshan. Its meaning is said to be ‘dawn’ and is another perfect name to convey new a new day.
Thea is a shortened version of the given name Althea. Thea has Greek origins and is the name of the mother of dawn, sun and moon in mythology.
Wahuj is a Muslim baby girl name that means ‘new beginning,’ or ‘first light of day.’ This is a lovely and exotic names for parents who are looking for something more unusual.
If you want to start the new year off right, then we hope this list will help you in your quest for a new beginning with your baby!
