Winter-Themed Baby Names from Around the World
From crisp cold mornings and snow sparkling on sunny days to fun and family-filled holiday seasons, winter evokes feelings of peace, warmth, coziness, and wonder, making it a perfect theme for baby names. Here's a curated list of global names reminiscent of winter.
Winter-Inspired Names
- Snow (English): Simple, evocative, and directly related to the season's hallmark.
- Frost (English): Suggests a delicate beauty and a touch of magic.
- Skye (English/Scottish): Evokes the vast, cold, and beautiful winter sky.
Names of Slavic Origin
- Zima (Russian): Meaning "winter," this name is short, sweet, and evocative of the season's beauty.
- Zoya (Russian): Meaning "life," it's a beautiful name that contrasts the stillness of winter with the promise of new beginnings.
Names of Scandinavian Origin
- Bjorn (Scandinavian): Meaning "bear," it evokes the strength and resilience associated with winter animals.
- Astrid (Scandinavian): Meaning "divinely beautiful," this name carries a touch of ethereal grace, fitting for the magical quality of winter.
Names of Germanic Origin
- Winter (Germanic): A straightforward and strong name directly referencing the season.
- Holly (Germanic): While a plant, holly is synonymous with the winter holidays, carrying festive connotations.
Names of Celtic Origin
- December (Latin/Celtic): A unique and memorable name referencing the winter month.
- Rhea (Greek/Celtic): Associated with winter goddesses, it lends an air of mythology and mystery.
Names of Latin Origin
- Hera (Greek/Latin): Associated with winter and the Goddess of marriage and women, it lends an air of mythology and mystery.
- January (Latin): Directly referencing the first month of winter.
Names of Indigenous American Origin
- Soyala (Hopi): Meaning “time of the winter solstice.”
- Kasa (Hopi): Meaning "dressed in furs."
- Onacona (Cherokee): Meaning “white owl.”
- Wauna (Miwok): A fun name meaning "singing snow goose."
Is a Winter Name Right for Your Baby?
Winter is a special time for many people and giving your baby a winter-themed name can help you celebrate that, especially if your baby is to be born in the winter months. So, don't be shy if you like a magical winter name.
