50 Baby Names Inspired by Winter

This December, I’m not naming a brand new baby (instead, I’m celebrating my baby’s first birthday!), but if I was, these wintery names would be high on my list.

Click through to see some of my favorites: Winter Inspired Baby Names
These baby names are beautiful no matter what time of year your baby is born in!

Robin
Another winter bird, and a classic girl’s name.

Quilo
If you’re looking for an unusual name, this one comes from Roman mythology referring to the North Wind.

Olwen
Means “white footprint”

North
Directional names are always popular (think Easton or Weston), and North is a perfect winter fit.

Noel
Or go with the masculine version instead for a little boy.

Noelle
This festive girl name is a great fit for a little one born near Christmas.

Nicholas
I’m sure Santa won’t mind sharing his name.

Neve
Latin for “snow.”

Lumi
“Snow” in Finnish

Krystal
If snowflakes are keeping you and your new baby company, this might be the perfect name.

Crystal
Or stick with the more traditional spelling.

Jenara
A Latin version of “January.”

January
A pretty name for a little girl!

Jack
Jack Frost shares this super popular first name (it’s in the top 50 on the Social Security name list).

Iclyn
“Ice” might be a bit much, but this is a nice feminine variation on it.

Ivy
This winter vine is bright and beautiful even in the dead of winter.

Holly
Beautiful winter berries, and a popular girl’s name.

Hollie
Or try this spelling, if you want something a bit more unique.

Alaska
This state (which knows its fair share about winter) makes a great girl name.

Aspen
This name, borrowed from a popular ski resort, is trendy and cute.

Aster
If “Star” is a bit much for you, try this Greek version of the word instead.

Aubin
French for “white.”

Bianca
This lovely name means “white.”

Gwendolen
In Welsh, this means “White Circle.”

Gwen
If Gwendolen is too much of a mouthful, try the shortened variation instead.

Guinevere
Or another spin off of Gwendolen.

Gwenyth
Welsh for “white.”

Garnet
The January birthstone makes a great male or female name.

Cole
Here’s one kind of coal you might want to get in your stocking.

Gabriel
The name of the angel in the Christmas story.

Gabrielle
Or try the feminine version instead.

Eirwen
Means “white as snow.”

Eira
This pretty and uncommon name is a welsh word for “snow.”

Douglas
The name of one of the most popular varieties of Christmas trees.

Coldin
“Cold” might be too extreme, but “Coldin” makes a great name for a baby born in winter.

Colden
Or spell it with an “e” instead.

hristian
Strongly associated with Christmas, this is a perfect name for a baby born in mid-December (or go with “Christine” for a girl).

Carol
A perfect, celebratory name for a Christmas baby.

Demi
A shorter version of “Demeter,” the Greek goddess responsible for winter.

December
This might not be the most popular “month-as-name” but it’s one of my favorites!

Crispin
Perfect for a baby born on a crisp winter day.

Branch
This old-fashioned name brings to mind the bare and beautiful branches of trees in winter.

Sta
Whether it reminds you of the Christmas star or just the bright winter-night stars, this is a beautiful and vibrant girl name.

Snow
Reminiscent of Snow White, this name is ideal for a baby born in the coldest months of the year.

Wren
I love this sweet name (a wren is a winter bird!)

Winter
This name has a crisp, unisex feel to it.

Wynter
Or swap the “i” for a “y.”

Winnie
Or go for a nickname version of “Winter” with “Winnie” instead.

Whittaker
Means “white field.” (Isn’t this a great boy name?)

Storm
Storm could go either way, but I particularly like it for a girl.

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