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Storm

Girl / Boy name · 50 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Storm: 50 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 8 births in 2022.

Storm carries an immediate sense of elemental power, drawn directly from the Old English word *storm*, referring to a violent atmospheric disturbance, though it is also used as a modern coinage rather than a traditional given name. Its most famous bearer is Storm Thorgerson, the iconic British graphic designer whose surreal album covers for Pink Floyd defined an era of visual art. In the world of sports, Storm Uru is a New Zealand rower who won an Olympic bronze medal. The name has a strong geographical echo through the Storm Mountains in Antarctica, named for the fierce winds that sweep the region. A notable variant is Storme, a spelling sometimes adopted to soften the name’s raw force, while in Marvel Comics, the character Storm—a powerful superheroine—has made the name a symbol of strength and independence.