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Winter Holiday Baby Names: The Ultimate List of Lists

December 25, 2017 By appellationmountain 2 Comments

Winter Holiday baby namesWinter holiday baby names range from the straight-up Christmas-y (think Holly or Nicholas) to the subtle nature names that nod to the season.

Why use a seasonally-inspired choice? Maybe you’ve got a great first, but want a middle that celebrates the season of your child’s birth. (I still wish I’d thought to use Frost for my December-born son’s middle!) Or maybe you’re stuck for any ideas at all, in which case this list makes a great jumping off point. While not every Natalie or Jasper was born during the winter holidays, it might be extra-meaningful if that’s the case for your family.

This list of lists rounds up some of the best winter holiday baby names you can find anywhere.

Winter Holiday Baby Names: Inspired by Christmas

The biggest list of names belongs to Christmas, from the spiritual to the pop culture-generated.

  • From Elvis Presley’s “Blue Christmas” to Dean Martin’s “Marshmallow World,” favorite holiday favorites from the radio can inspire a great name or three.
  • Curious about the most popular of Christmas-inspired baby names? Kelli does the math.
  • Some unconventional options for Catholic parents welcoming an Advent baby. Rory even makes this list!
  • And for a more traditional approach, let’s look at the names of the Holy Family.
  • An unexpected list both sacred and subtle: The O Antiphons. Because Stella, Sage, and King can all be seasonal choices.
  • My favorite unconventional Christmas baby names for girls, and a list for boys, too.
  • Glory, Yule, December, and more options. A few, like Mary and Noelle, appear on lots of lists. But there are some fun ones sprinkled in, too.
  • Another broad list, with plenty of ideas.

Winter Holiday Baby Names: Inspired by Hanukkah

Beyond Christmas, December is also the month for Hanukkah. Name options abound!

  • This list explores Hanukkah names from an Israeli perspective.
  • Another long list, with some surprising options.

Winter Holiday Baby Names: Inspired by Kwanzaa

Some amazing names come from the principles of Kwanzaa, too.

  • Disney Baby has a long list of meaningful virtue names inspired by the season.

Winter Holiday Baby Names: Around the World

Of course, Christmas and Hanukkah are celebrated world-wide. I’ve barely scratched the surface of international winter holiday baby names.

  • Australians celebrate Christmas in summer, and that makes their most seasonal baby names very different.
  • British Baby Names starts with some great English options, then moves on to picks from Basque, Breton, Albanian, and more.
  • Strictly speaking, this one is pure Americana: names inspired by Festivus! But Onomastica picks up on traditions from all over the world and history

Winter Holiday Baby Names: Inspired by Nature

Nature names are big, so why not names inspired by the natural world during the winter season?

  • The winter solstice gives us names from myth and folklore, but also a long list of options from the natural world.
  • More names inspired by seasonal traditions and celebrations, many from the natural world.
  • Winter botanicals can be obvious – think Holly and Ivy – to the unexpected. I have a sweet spot for Evergreen.
  • More winter names for girls, as well as boys. Love seeing rarities like Olwen and Aubin make the list.
  • Here’s my list of winter girl names.
  • Whoa! People really have been named Snowball. And other snow names!

Winter Holiday Baby Names: Some Favorites

I’ve written about countless baby names with a winter holiday tie-in over the past ten years. Here’s a sample:

  • Saint Nicholas makes the name an impeccable choice for Christmas.
  • The Wise Men are often named Melchior, Balthasar, and Casper. Or Jasper, another form of the name, and undeniably the most wearable of the moment.
  • Beautiful Belle makes us think of the Disney princess, but it’s a very Christmas-appropriate pick, too.
  • Natasha comes from the Latin Natalia – Christmas Day. Natalie is even more popular.
  • Names that mean light seem right at this season. Lux might be one of the most obvious choices in this category.
  • I love the idea of Drummer, as in the Little Drummer Boy.
  • And then there’s Zuzu, from It’s a Wonderful Life.
  • Tannen surprised me when it was first suggested, but I think it works.
  • Holly was once a go-to choice for a December daughter.
  • Nowadays, Ivy ranks as the most popular seasonal botanical choice for a daughter.
  • I’m in love with Belen.
  • Winter is the new Summer.
  • Ren’s Namemas profiles even more great individual names for the season.
  • Just for fun: Classic Firsts with Winter Middles. A mash-up of my favorite things!

Now it’s your turn: what are your favorite winter holiday baby names?

More names you might like:

  • Winter Boy Names: Frost, Pax, and WhitakerWinter Boy Names: Frost, Pax, and Whitaker
  • Name Games: Classic Firsts with Winter MiddlesName Games: Classic Firsts with Winter Middles
  • Winter Girl Names: Ivy, Lumi, and SnowWinter Girl Names: Ivy, Lumi, and Snow
  • Unexpected Christmas Baby Names for BoysUnexpected Christmas Baby Names for Boys
  • Unexpected Christmas Names for GirlsUnexpected Christmas Names for Girls

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Comments

  1. Katinka says

    December 25, 2017 at 5:21 PM

    Wow, so many great lists – I do love Aubin!

    I don’t know which category it best fits into, but I’ve recently posted a round-up of names from alternative winter holidays (from history, fantasy, and around the world) on my new name blog. Here’s the link:

    https://onomastica.wordpress.com/2017/12/23/alternative-winter-holidays-festivus/#more-256

    I’d love it if you or any of your wonderful readers could come on over and give me a bit of feedback. Happy Christmas one and all!

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    • Maree says

      December 27, 2017 at 8:27 AM

      A great list Katinka! I especially love Epiphany, I would use that in a heartbeat if I had a Christmas girl.

      Reply

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