In collaboration with the UK and the Netherlands’ national weather services, seven out of of the 21 names were picked through Met Éireann’s [The Irish Meteorological Service] call-out to the Irish public on social media.
The campaign received more than 10,000 suggestions from over four thousand respondents.
In line with the US National Hurricane Center naming practices, monikers beginning with Q, U, X, Y, Z, did not make it onto the list.
With storms being named once they reach medium or high impacts in any of the three countries, Head of Forecasting Division in Met Éireann Eoin Sherlock, explained why the practice benefits communities.
"Naming storms is a powerful tool that supports us and other public safety organisations to increase awareness of severe and impactful weather alongside our weather warnings.
"We know that naming storms makes it easier for people to track important and up to date forecast and safety-related information. A good example was Storm Éowyn last January, when our website, met.ie, received more than 3 million visits in 2 days. It all aids in protecting life and property across Ireland."
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He continued: "2025 marks 10 years since the storm naming initiative began, and we wanted to involve Ireland’s public more than ever, so we invited them to send us their perfect storm names. There were many personal stories of friends, family, loved ones, and pets, as well as many suggestions honoring our history, culture, and literature.
"These included Bram, honoring the renowned Irish writer Bram Stoker, and Gerard, a gentleman fighting his own health battle and to whom we wish the best. Many noted how their children and grandchildren of all ages can be their own storms, such as Tadhg, who is a force of nature according to his grandmother."
Without further ado, did your name make it onto this the Irish Storm Names for 2025/2026?
- Amy
- Bram (chosen by Met Éireann)
- Chandra
- Dave
- Eddie
- Fionnuala (chosen by Met Éireann)
- Gerard (chosen by Met Éireann)
- Hannah
- Isla
- Janna
- Kasia (chosen by Met Éireann)
- Lilith
- Marty (chosen by Met Éireann)
- Nico
- Oscar
- Patrick (chosen by Met Éireann)
- Ruby
- Stevie
- Tadhg (chosen by Met Éireann)
- Violet
- Wubbo
Did your name make the cut?
* This article was originally published on Rollercoaster.ie.
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