Winter Baby Names

Winter brings about images of snow, ice, and cold weather. The holiday season is a time of joy and laughter for many, and also a time for tradition and new beginnings. Of course, not all parts of the world experience winter the way it’s often portrayed in Hallmark and holiday movies, but thoughts of cooler weather and magical snow still tend to populate our minds.

If you’re expecting a winter baby, it’s your favorite time of year, or if you love the idea of a baby name associated with fresh snow and new beginnings, we have the list for you!

Wintry Baby Names for Girls

Winter brings no shortage of adorable names for baby girls. From snow queens to Christmas-themed names, parents have plenty of winter-inspired choices to consider.

1. Aurora: Latin for dawn and the name of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.
2. Bianca: The Italian word for white. 
3. Edelweiss: A German name that means noble and white. The name is associated with the alpine flower of the same name.
4. Eira: This lovely baby name is Welsh for snow.
5. Elsa: The name of the popular Disney Snow Queen. It is the Scandinavian form of ELizabeth.
6. Felicity: A Latin name meaning fortune or good luck. 
7. Holly: An English name referring to the holiday plant with red berries.
8. Ivy: A pretty wintry name associated with the hearty, evergreen plant. 
9. Juniper: Juniper berries are prevalent in winter. This adorable Latin name comes from the wintry berry.
10. Morana - Morana is a Slavic goddess revered in many cultures associated with winter and the rebirth of spring.
11. Natasha: A Russian name that means “born on Christmas day.”
12. Neve: An adorable Italian name meaning snow.
13. Noel: A beautiful French name for Christmas. Alternative spellings are Noell and Noelle.
14. Stella: Latin for 'star,' this name evokes images of wintry, starry nights.
15. Yuki: A cute Japanese name that means snow or lucky.

Wintry Baby Names for Boys

Winter baby names for boys often bring about images of rustic woodsman, campfires, or religiously inspired choices. Whether parents are seeking a strong, nature-inspired choice or a heavenly-themed name, winter options abound for boys!

1. Aiden: This popular Celtic name means little fire. There are many ways to spell it, including Aden, Adian, and Ayden.
2. Arjun: An Indian name that means white, clear, or silver.
3. Baker: A unique English name for someone who bakes bread. It inspires cozy images of a warm, winter hearth. 
4. Bodhi: A cool Indian name that means awakening.
5. Douglas: A strong Scottish name meaning black. Douglas firs are popular Christmas trees.
6. Emmanuel: Emmanuel is Hebrew for God is with us.
7. Forrest: An English name meaning from the woods.
8. Gabriel: The angel who foretold the birth of Jesus. Gabriel means “man of God” in Hebrew.
9. Hollis: This English name means dweller at or near the holly trees.
10. Hunter: An English name meaning one who hunts. 
11. Nicholas: The name of Father Christmas himself is a Greek name meaning victory of the people. Alternative spellings include Nikolas and Nicolas.
12. Olsen: A name meaning, son of Olaf, if it has Scandinavian roots and Frozen vibes.
13. Orson: A unique Old-French name meaning bear cub. 
14. Silas: An old-fashioned Latin name that means man of the forest. 
15. Sirius: A name made popular by the Harry Potter series, it is the brightest star in the sky. The name has Greek origins, meaning "bright star."

Gender-Neutral Winter Baby Names

Many parents are opting for gender-neutral names for their little ones, and there are plenty of winter baby names that fit the bill. Our list of gender-neutral winter names stems from several languages and cultures, and many are hip, nature-inspired choices perfect for the modern parent.

1. Aspen: A hip English name referring to the wintry, white tree. 
2. Blaze: This name, meaning "flame" in English, evokes cozy fires.
3. Cypress: A Greek name referencing eternal life. It’s a name that evokes strength and resilience.
4. Denver: A gender neutral name that means “the passage of the Danes.”
5. Eagan: A cool name with Irish roots; it means "son of the fiery one." Despite being traditionally a boy's name, it can work for girls, too!
6. Everest: A name that evokes strength and beauty for the tallest mountain in the world.
7. Gwyn: A Welsh name traditionally given to boys, it means 'fair' or 'white'. More commonly used as a female name now, alternative spellings include Gwen, Gwynn, Gwynne, and Gwinn. 
8. Iggy: An English name that means fiery one.
9. Naveen: A name derived from Sanskrit that means new or fresh. Perfect for a baby born at the new year. 
10. Robin: This English name means bright fame, but we think of the cheerful red bird often seen flitting about in winter. Other spellings include Robyn and Robbin.
11. Rowan: An Irish name that means red one; the name can refer to reddish hair or red winter berries of the rowan tree. An alternative spelling is Rowen, and it’s a trendy choice for boys and girls.
12. Storm: An American English name inspired by the weather event. 
13. Topaz: This Greek name might not be widely used, but it has a lovely meaning: golden gem. Blue topaz is one of December’s birthstones.
14. Yule: An Old-English name for the winter solstice now associated with Christmas. 
15. Zephyr: A Greek name meaning west winds.