The latest rankings published by the Ministry of Digitization show that at the end of 2025, Polish maternity wards remained faithful to the classics. It was most frequently recorded among girls Zofia, Zuzanna and Majaand among boys Nicodemus, Antoni and Leon. All six names are short, 2-3 syllables, easy to change and function well internationally. Over the past few years, statistics have shown a clear preference for “mobile” names that do not cause problems in documents or in pronunciation abroad.
However, language models such as ChatGPT or Gemini, after analyzing huge collections of texts (literature, media, parenting forums, name rankings in various countries), detect another, more subtle trend. Names with a strong symbolic background are becoming more and more popular: related to nature, light, the cyclical nature of the seasons and the idea of rebirth. In the linguistic data, the frequency of co-occurrence of words such as “spring”, “light”, “flower”, “energy”, “new beginning” with name suggestions is clearly increasing.
Names containing clear vowels (“a”, “the”, “and”) now sonorous consonants (“l”, “m”, “n”, “r”) are rated as warmer and more “luminous” in perceptual tests. That’s why Aurora, Lila or Florian sound “springy” to many people, even if we don’t analyze their etymology. This is the effect of the so-called sound symbolism, a phenomenon described in psycholinguistics, according to which the sound of a word can evoke specific emotional associations.
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In international trends you can see that names inspired by nature are growing in parallel with the popularity of the “organic” lifestyle, urban gardening and slow life aesthetics. In Anglo-Saxon countries, the following companies are gaining dynamically: Willow or Hazel, in the Roman countries – Alba and Aurora. Polish equivalents do not always make it to the top, but they increasingly appear in Internet queries and niche registers.
Among the proposals strongly associated with spring, the following girls’ names are returning:
- Flora: in Roman mythology she was the goddess of flowers, spring and bloom. The name symbolizes the freshness, delicacy and beauty of nature, and in literature and art it often appears as a metaphor for a life full of harmony and colors. By wearing them, your child can be seen as a ray of spring bloom.
- Lilianna: is associated with blooming lilies in spring, a symbol of purity and gentleness. It evokes the scent of fresh gardens and morning dew.
- Aurora: comes from the Latin word meaning “dawn”. In European culture, it is identified with the beginning of a new day and hope. This name is associated with rebirth, brightness and optimism, and is a perfect fit for a child born at a time when nature comes to life.
- Zoe: in Greek it means “life”. This is one of the oldest Christian names, given since ancient times. Nowadays, it sounds modern and international, bringing with it the energy of vitality, enthusiasm and joy of everyday existence.
- Sylwia: comes from Latin silvameaning “forest”. It combines subtlety and sensuality, and at the same time is deeply rooted in nature. It is associated with greenery, peace and harmony of the natural world.
- Balm: in botany it is a melliferous plant, in ancient times it meant “bee”. It symbolizes diligence, harmony and the sweetness of life. The name evokes positive associations with the energy of nature and its orderly cycle.
- Spring: literally a seasonal name, rare in Poland, but extremely poetic. It brings freshness, new beginnings and hope, directly referring to the time of birth and reborn nature.
- Celina: comes from Latin heaven (sky), evokes bright spring skies, warm light and long days.
Boys’ names associated with the energy of rebirth:
- Florian: from Latin flosmeaning “flower”. The name symbolizes development, beauty and stability. Historically, they were worn by saints and warriors, today they are a return to elegance and classics.
- Oliwier: refers to the olive tree, a universal symbol of peace, wisdom and durability. By wearing them, a boy can be perceived as a stable, calm person, and at the same time full of life force.
- Julian: name of Latin origin, meaning “young, full of life”. It is associated with warmth, summer and light, as well as vitality. Historically, it was given to people of noble birth, and today it sounds modern and friendly.
- Boris: a name with a strong, dynamic sound. It is associated with strength, courage and the ability to overcome difficulties – like nature regaining energy after winter.
- Witold: an old Polish name, etymologically related to “ruling the forest” or protecting wild nature. Today it sounds noble and original, combining tradition with the natural, spring character of life.
- Nathaniel: means: “gift from God”. In the context of spring, it can symbolize the gift of new life, fresh beginnings and gratitude.
- Milan: Slavic name meaning “kind, good”. It has a bright sound and lightness that fits perfectly into the spring symbolism.
What’s interesting is that many of these names have roots that go back several hundred years. Although for parents they may seem like a modern choice, in reality, spring “novelty” often turns out to be a return to tradition.
