29 Baby Names Inspired by Wintertime
I’m not naming a new baby in December; instead, I’m celebrating my little one’s first birthday! If I were still expecting and looking for a name, these “wintery” baby names would be towards the top of my list.
Some are inspired by the season, while others are inspired by the holidays – but no matter what time of year your baby is born, these baby names are all lovely!
Look over this list and choose your favorites.
1. Robin
A robin is a winter bird.
2. Noel
Noel is the perfect Christmasy moniker!
3. Alpine
The word “alpine” literally means “from the Alps,” and conjures up wintery images of snowy mountains.
4. Neve
As a variant of the Latin “Neva,” this pretty name means “snow.”
5. Lumi
Lumi also means “snow” in Finnish.
6. Jenara
Jenara is of Latin origin, and means “January.”
7. January
Of course, January itself is a great name for a girl — remember the popular Mad Men actress January Jones?
8. Jack
To get the winter reference, think Jack Frost!
9. Icelyn
OK, so “Ice” might be a bit much, but this is a nice feminine variation on the word.
10. Ivy
This winter vine is bright and beautiful, even in the dead of winter.
11. Holly
These are both beautiful winter berries and a popular girl’s name.
12. Alaska
This state (which knows its fair share about winter) makes a great girl’s name.
13. Aspen
This name, borrowed from a popular winter ski resort town, is trendy and cute.
14. Aubin
This is a French name meaning “white.”
15. Bianca
This lovely Italian name also means “white.”
16. Gwyneth
Gwyneth is Welsh for “white.”
17. Garnet
The birthstone for the winter month of January makes a great male or female name.
18. Gabriel
Gabriel is the name of an angel in the Christmas story.
19. Eirwen
This Welsh name means “white as snow.”
20. Eira
Eira is an uncommon Welsh name and also means “snow.”
21. Douglas
This is the name of one of the most popular varieties of Christmas trees.
22. Carol
Carol is a perfect, celebratory name for a Christmas baby.
23. Demi
Demi is a shorter version of “Demeter,” the Greek goddess responsible for winter.
24. December
December might not be the most popular when it comes to “months-as-names,” but it’s one of my favorites!
25. Crispin
This name is perfect for a baby born on a crisp winter day.
26. Snow
Reminiscent of Snow White, this name is also ideal for a baby born in the coldest months of the year.
27. Wren
I love this sweet name. Like the robin, wren is also a winter bird!
29. Winter
This name has a crisp, unisex feel to it.
29. Elsa
The name Elsa was made more popular by the movie Frozen, and is sure to top the charts for quite a while!
