2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
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Arthur Bertha Cristobal Dolly Edouard Fay Gustav Hanna Ike Josephine Kyle Laura Marco Nana Omar Paloma Rene Sally Teddy Vicky Wilfred |
Ana Bill Claudette Danny Erika Fred Grace Henri Ida Joaquin Kate Larry Mindy Nicholas Odette Peter Rose Sam Teresa Victor Wanda |
Alex Bonnie Colin Danielle Earl Fiona Gaston Hermine Igor Julia Karl Lisa Matthew Nicole Otto Paula Richard Shary Tomas Virginie Walter |
Arlene Bret Cindy Don Emily Franklin Gert Harvey Irene Jose Katia Lee Maria Nate Ophelia Philippe Rina Sean Tammy Vince Whitney |
Alberto Beryl Chris Debby Ernesto Florence Gordon Helene Isaac Joyce Kirk Leslie Michael Nadine Oscar Patty Rafael Sandy Tony Valerie William |
Andrea Barry Chantal Dorian Erin Fernand Gabrielle Humberto Ingrid Jerry Karen Lorenzo Melissa Nestor Olga Pablo Rebekah Sebastien Tanya Van Wendy |
Experience shows that the use of short, distinctive given names in written as well as spoken communications is quicker and less subject to error than the older more cumbersome latitude-longitude identification methods. These advantages are especially important in exchanging detailed storm information between hundreds of widely scattered stations, coastal bases, and ships at sea.
Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. They are now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. The original name lists featured only women's names. In 1979, men's names were introduced and they alternate with the women's names. Six lists are used in rotation. Thus, the 2008 list will be used again in 2014. Here is more information about the history of naming hurricanes.
The only time that there is a change in the list is if a storm is so deadly or costly that the future use of its name on a different storm would be inappropriate for reasons of sensitivity. If that occurs, then at an annual meeting by the WMO committee (called primarily to discuss many other issues) the offending name is stricken from the list and another name is selected to replace it.
Several names have been changed since the lists were created. For example, on the 2007 list (which will be used again in 2013), Dorian has replaced Dean, Fernand has replaced Felix, and Nestor has replaced Noel. Here is more information about retired hurricane names.
In the event that more than 21 named tropical cyclones occur in the Atlantic basin in a season, additional storms will take names from the Greek alphabet: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and so on. If a storm forms in the off-season, it will take the next name in the list based on the current calendar date. For example, if a tropical cyclone formed on December 28th, it would take the name from the previous season's list of names. If a storm formed in February, it would be named from the subsequent season's list of names.
2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
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Alma Boris Cristina Douglas Elida Fausto Genevieve Hernan Iselle Julio Karina Lowell Marie Norbert Odile Polo Rachel Simon Trudy Vance Winnie Xavier Yolanda Zeke |
Andres Blanca Carlos Dolores Enrique Felicia Guillermo Hilda Ignacio Jimena Kevin Linda Marty Nora Olaf Patricia Rick Sandra Terry Vivian Waldo Xina York Zelda |
Agatha Blas Celia Darby Estelle Frank Georgette Howard Isis Javier Kay Lester Madeline Newton Orlene Paine Roslyn Seymour Tina Virgil Winifred Xavier Yolanda Zeke |
Adrian Beatriz Calvin Dora Eugene Fernanda Greg Hilary Irwin Jova Kenneth Lidia Max Norma Otis Pilar Ramon Selma Todd Veronica Wiley Xina York Zelda |
Aletta Bud Carlotta Daniel Emilia Fabio Gilma Hector Ileana John Kristy Lane Miriam Norman Olivia Paul Rosa Sergio Tara Vicente Willa Xavier Yolanda Zeke |
Alvin Barbara Cosme Dalila Erick Flossie Gil Henriette Ivo Juliette Kiko Lorena Manuel Narda Octave Priscilla Raymond Sonia Tico Velma Wallis Xina York Zelda |
These lists are also re-cycled every six years (the 2008 list will be used again in 2014).
List 1 | List 2 | List 3 | List 4 |
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Akoni Ema Hana Io Keli Lala Moke Nele Oka Peke Uleki Wila |
Aka Ekeka Hali Iolana Keoni Li Mele Nona Oliwa Paka Upana Wene |
Alika Ele Huko Ioke Kika Lana Maka Neki Oleka Peni Ulia Wali |
Ana Ela Halola Iune Kimo Loke Malia Niala Oko Pali Ulika Walaka |
The names are used one after the other. When the bottom of one list is reached, the next name is the top of the next list.
Contributor | I | II | III | IV | V |
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Cambodia China DPR Korea HK, China Japan Lao PDR Macau Malaysia Micronesia Philippines RO Korea Thailand U.S.A. Vietnam Cambodia China DPR Korea HK, China Japan Lao PDR Macau Malaysia Micronesia Philippines RO Korea Thailand U.S.A. Vietnam |
Damrey Haikui Kirogi Kai-Tak Tembin Bolaven Sanba Jelawat Ewiniar Malaksi Gaemi Prapiroon Maria Son-Tinh Bopha Wukong Sonamu Shanshan Yagi Leepi Bebinca Rumbia Soulik Cimaron Jebi Mangkhut Utor Trami |
Kong-rey Yutu Toraji Man-yi Usagi Pabuk Wutip Sepat Fitow Danas Nari Wipha Francisco Lekima Krosa Haiyan Podul Lingling Kaziki Faxai Peipah Tapah Mitag Hagibis Neoguri Rammasun Matmo Halong |
Nakri Fengshen Kalmaegi Fung-wong Kanmuri Phanfone Vongfong Nuri Sinlaku Hagupit Jangmi Mekkhala Higos Bavi Maysak Haishen Noul Dolphin Kujira Chan-hom Linfa Nangka Soudelor Molave Goni Morakot Etau Vamco |
Krovanh Dujuan Mujigae Choi-wan Koppu Ketsana Parma Melor Nepartak Lupit Mirinae Nida Omais Conson Chanthu Dianmu Mindulle Lionrock Kompasu Namtheun Malou Meranti Fanapi Malakas Megi Chaba Aere Songda |
Sarika Haima Meari Ma-on Tokage Nock-ten Muifa Merbok Nanmadol Talas Noru Kulap Roke Sonca Nesat Haitang Nalgae Banyan Washi Pakhar Sanvu Mawar Guchol Talim Doksuri Khanun Vicente Saola |
These names are also used sequentially. If the last storm of the year is Cimaron, the first storm of the next year is Jebi.
Western Australian Region | ||
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Adeline Bertie Clare Daryl Emma Floyd Glenda Hubert Isobel Jacob Kara Lee Melanie Nicholas Ophelia Pancho Rosie Selwyn Tiffany Victor Zelia |
Alison Billy Cathy Damien Ellie Frederic Gabrielle Hamish Ilsa John Kirrily Leon Marcia Norman Olga Paul Robyn Sean Terri Vincent Yvette |
Alex Bessi Clancy Dianne Errol Fiona Grant Harriet Iggy Jana Ken Linda Mitchell Nicky Oscar Phoebe Raymond Sally Tim Vivienne Willy |
Northern Australian Region |
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Amelia Bruno Coral Dominic Esther Ferdinand Gretel Hector Irma Jake Kay Laurence Marian Neville Olwyn Phil Raqual Samuel Tasha Verdun Winsome |
Alistair Bonnie Craig Debbie Evan Farrah George Helen Ira Jasmine Kim Laura Matt Narelle Oswald Penny Russell Sandra Trevor Valerie Warwick |
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Eastern Australian Region |
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Alfred Blanch Caleb Denise Ernie Frances Greg Hilda Ivan Joyce Kelvin Liz Marcus Nora Owen Polly Richard Sadie Theo Verity Wallace |
Ann Bruce Cecily Dennis Edna Fletcher Gillian Harold Ita Jack Kitty Les May Nathan Olinda Pete Ruby Stan Tammie Vaughan Wylva |
Anika Bernie Claudia Des Erin Fritz Grace Harvey Ingrid Jim Kate Larry Monica Nelson Odette Pierre Rebecca Sheryl Tania Vernon Wendy |
Each region uses these lists sequentially. If the last storm of the year is Lisa, the first storm of the next year is Marcus. This set of name lists used by the Bureau of Meteorology was updated August 1, 2005.
LIST A | LIST B | LIST C | LIST D | LIST E (Standby) |
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Ami Beni Cilla Dovi Eseta Fili Gina Heta Ivy Judy Kerry Lola Meena Nancy Olaf Percy Rae Sheila Tam Urmil Vaianu Wati Zita |
Arthur Becky Cliff Daman Elisa Funa Gene Hettie Innis Joni Ken Lin Mick Nisha Oli Pat Rene Sarah Tomas Usha Vania Wilma Yasi Zaka |
Atu Bobby Cyril Drena Evan Freda Gavin Helene Ian June Keli Lusi Martin Nute Osea Pam Ron Susan Tui Ursula Veli Wes Yali Zuman |
Alan Bart Cora Dani Ella Frank Gita Hali Iris Jo Kim Leo Mona Neil Oma Paula Rita Sam Trina Uka Vicky Walter Yolande Zoe |
Amos Bune Chris Daphne Eva Fanny Garry Hagar Irene Julie Koko Louise Mike Nat Odile Pami Reuben Solo Tuni Ula Victor Winston Yalo Zena |
Lists A, B, C, and D are used sequentially one after the other. The first name in any given year is the one immediately following the last name from the previous year. List E is a list of replacement names if they become necessary.
LIST A | LIST B |
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Epi Guba Ila Kama Matere Rowe Tako Upia |
Abdul Emau Gule Igo Kamit Tiogo Ume |
Lists A and B are used sequentially one after the other. The first name in any given year is the one immediately following the last name from the previous year.
The first tropical cyclone of the year starts with the name beginning in letter A as in AURING under column 1 for 2001 and so on down the list as one disturbance succeeds another. The 5th year (2005) will bring us back to column 1 of AURING. In the event that the number of tropical cyclones within the year exceeds 25, an auxiliary list is used, the first ten of which are listed under each column. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration maintains the lists.
LIST 1 2001 2005 2009 2013 |
LIST 2 2002 2006 2010 2014 |
LIST 3 2003 2007 2011 2015 |
LIST 4 2004 2008 2012 2016 |
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Auring Bising Crising Dante Emong Feria Gorio Huaning Isang Jolina Kiko Labuyo Maring Nando Ondoy Pepeng Quedan Ramil Santi Tino Undang Vinta Wilma Yolanda Zoraida |
Agaton Basyang Caloy Domeng Ester Florita Gloria Henry Inday Juan Katring Luis Milenyo Neneng Ompong Paeng Queenie Reming Seniang Tomas Usman Venus Waldo Yayang Zeny |
Amang Bebeng Chedeng Dodong Egay Falcon Goring Hanna Ineng Juaning Kabayan Lando Mina Nonoy Onyok Pedring Quiel Ramon Sendong Tisoy Ursula Viring Weng Yoyoy Zigzag |
Ambo Butchoy Cosme Dindo Enteng Frank Gener Helen Igme Julian Karen Lawin Marce Nina Ofel Pablo Quinta Rolly Siony Tonyo Unding Violeta Winnie Yoyong Zosimo |
Auxiliary List |
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Alamid Bruno Conching Dolor Ernie Florante Gerardo Hernan Isko Jerome |
Agila Bagwis Chito Diego Elena Felino Gunding Harriet Indang Jessa |
Abe Berto Charo Dado Estoy Felion Gening Herman Irma Jaime |
Alakdan Baldo Clara Dencio Estong Felipe Gardo Heling Ismael Julio |
LIST 1 | LIST 2 | LIST 3 | LIST 4 |
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Onil Agni Hibaru Pyarr Baaz Fanoos Mala Mukda |
Ogni Akash Gonu Yemyin Sidr Nargis Abe Khai Muk |
Nisha Bijli Aila Phyan Ward Laila Bandu Phet |
Giri Jal Keila Thane Murjan Nilam Mahasen Phailin |
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LIST 5 | LIST 6 | LIST 7 | LIST 8 |
Helen Lehar Madi Nanauk Hudhud Nilofar Priya Komen |
Chapala Megh Vaali Kyant Nada Vardah Sama Mora |
Ockhi Sagar Baazu Daye Luban Titli Das Phethai |
Fani Vayu Hikaa Kyarr Maha Bulbul Soba Amphan |
2005-2006 | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 |
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Alvin Boloetse Carina Diwa Elia Farda Guduza Helio Isabella Jaone Kundai Lindsay Marinda Nadety Otile Pindile Quincy Rugare Sebina Timba Usta Velo Wilby Xanda Yuri Zoelle |
Anita Bondo Clovis Dora Enok Favio Gamede Humba Indlala Jaya Katse Lisebo Magoma Newa Olipa Panda Quincy Rabeca Shyra Tsholo Unokubi Vuyane Warura Xylo Yone Zouleha |
Ariel Bongwe Celina Dama Elnus Fame Gula Hondo Ivan Jokwe Kamba Lola Marabe Nungu Ofelia Pulane Qoli Rossana Sama Tuma Uzale Vongai Warona Xina Yamba Zefa |
These lists are used sequentially, and they are not rotated every few years as are the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific lists. The lists are maintained by the Seychelles Meteorological Service.
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