- Nature: Some raindrop names are derived from natural phenomena, such as drizzle, mist, and sleet.
- Mythology: Other raindrop names come from mythology, such as the Greek god Zeus, who was said to control the weather.
- Literature: Some raindrop names come from literature, such as the poem "The Rain" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
- Slang: Some raindrop names are simply slang terms that have become popular, such as "liquid sunshine."
- Science: Some raindrop names come from scientific terms, such as precipitation and condensation.
- Folklore: Some raindrop names come from folklore, such as the belief that raindrops on the windowpane are tears from angels.