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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Master; Dominant; The dominant wind

If you're swept up in a whirlwind of emotions, consider naming your little one Mistral. Although uncommon as a name, Mistral has its origins in France. French speakers will recognize Mistral as a cold, northerly wind on the Mediterranean coast of France. Derived from the Provençal term mistral, it translates to "the dominant wind,” from the Latin magistralis, "dominant," or magister, being "master." Baby Mistral will surely transform from a gentle breeze into a powerful, hurricane-like presence in every room they enter.