Twenty one New ‘Storm Names’ have been revealed for the 2025–26 weather season.
The new list, chosen entirely from public submissions, also honours cultural figures, loved ones – and even heavy snorers.
Same will be used in the following order:-Amy, Bram, Chandra, Dave, Eddie, Fionnuala, Gerard, Hannah, Isla, Janna, Kasia, Lilith, Marty, Nico, Oscar, Patrick, Ruby, Stevie, Tadhg, Violet and finally, Wubbo.
The second storm of the season will carry a Gothic twist; “Bram,” selected in honour of Dublin-born ‘Dracula’ author Bram Stoker.
More than 50,000 suggestions were sent to Met Éireann, the English Met Office and the Dutch weather service KNMI, for the upcoming season, which begins from today Monday September 1st until August 31st 2026. Each of the three respective meteorological services has contributed seven names to this season’s list and this is the first time all three organisations have relied solely on names submitted by the public. In all more than 10,000 names were received from 4,137 members of the public.
The naming of upcoming storms has proven benefits by raising awareness and helping to save lives since the scheme began in 2015. Naming storms isn’t just about giving them a label; it is about making sure people take notice. When a storm has a name, it becomes easier for the media and public to talk about it; share information; stay safe and in many cases prepare.
This year, which marks 10 years since the storm naming programme began, some of the chosen names carry personal or light-hearted connections.
‘Amy‘ was the most popular submission, with many associating it with loved ones.
‘Dave‘ was suggested as a tribute to “my beloved husband who can snore three times louder than any storm.”
‘Stevie‘ was inspired by singer Stevie Nicks, who famously sang “Oh, thunder only happens when it’s raining” in Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams.
Before compiling the final list, officials considered pronunciation, cultural meaning and whether a name might be somehow controversial.
Last season, 2024–25, saw six named storms; same fewer than the record of 12 experienced the year before.
Note: In line with international convention, the letters Q, U, X, Y and Z are not used in the list.
Storms named by other countries keep their names if they reach British, Irish or Dutch shores.
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