Public creativity stormed the Met Office with wild name suggestions. Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench lead submissions for UK, Ireland, Netherlands storms. Fans pitched Stormy McStormFace, Keir Stormer, David Blowy, Storm Prince Andrew, Bruce Spring Storm, Fifty Shades of Rain, and Stormzy.
A Freedom of Information request uncovered over 50,000 entries for 2025/26 season. Met Office loves the humor but prioritizes safety—no comedy names for amber/red alert storms.
Forecasters selected 21 practical choices: Amy, Bram, Chandra, Dave, Eddie, Fionnuala, Gerard, Hannah, Isla, Janna, Kasia, Lilith, Marty, Nico, Oscar, Patrick, Ruby, Stevie, Tadhg, Violet, Wubbo. Chandra blasted UK/Ireland in January; Dave awaits spring activation.
Three national forecasters collaborate annually. Spain/Portugal/France/Belgium/Luxembourg name southwest Europe storms. Denmark/Sweden/Norway handle northern ones. Public suggests since 2015—only top 20 make lists.
