Yay, it’s Winter and you’re having a baby! Some may dislike the snow and cold but there’s so much beauty in it, too. From the stillness and the way the white snow looks covering the fields and trees. The way it makes the world feel so quiet. The time for coziness, reflection and self care – and tons of time for cuddles with a new baby!
Winter-inspired baby names can invoke feelings of warmth, coziness and how things felt when they were born or while you were pregnant.
Here are some ideas for Winter inspired names for your little one!
Neve/Neva/Nevada/Nivia
Neve has a variety of meanings but one of them is a variation of the Latin name, Neva, which means “snow”. It’s also frequently said to mean snow because of the word Névé, which comes from the swiss dialect of French. The word refers to the hard new snow that forms at the top of a glacier. We commonly use “Nev” in the English language to reference snow-based words such as Nevada. Nieve is the word for snow in Spanish, which is pretty close too. The latin word for snow is Nix, but I’m declining to suggest it as for me I think of the lice shampoo! Other names with the Nev/Niv snow origin include Nivia, Nevis, Nieves.
Apricity
Apricity is an old word that’s been lost over time from being used in the English language. It means “The warmth of the sun in winter”, which is a beautiful meaning and might be perfect for your winter baby!
Winter
I think this one speaks for itself.
Lumi
Lumi is a gender neutral Finnish name that means “Snow”.
Quilo
Means “The North Wind” in Roman Mythology. Other names that mean North include Nori, North, Polaris (North star), Nohr, Boreas, Kitara, Nordica, Norwood, and Norah gives off a North vibe.
Yule/Noel/Noelle
For a Christmas baby I am sure many are already aware of options like Noel and Noelle. There’s also Noella, Noelia, Natasha and Yule. More holiday-esque names include Garland, Joy, Klaus, Nicholas, Gloria, & Eve.
Aspen
A name usually used for girls but could work for either gender that refers to the city known for ski and winter activities – also the type of tree. More tree related winter names include Tamarack, Cypress, Birch & Cedar. More place names that bring up Winter type vibes include Alaska, Juneau, Kodiak, Everest, & Jasper.
Ember
Reminiscent of cozy nights by the fire, Ember means spark. If you like names that mean warmth or light some other ideas include Lucian, Sol, Solana, Solene, Lumina, Luz, Alba.
Juniper
Juniper trees are associated with winter since they’re strong through the winter. Other plants that tend to be associated with winter that make nice names include Ivy, Holly, Pine. There’s also Hollis & Ives.
Wren
Another gender neutral name which refers to a bird commonly associated with winter. More winter bird name ideas include Robin, Jay, and Cardinal.
Whit
It’s origin is English and it means White. It could also be short for Whittaker, which means white acre/field. Other names that mean “white” which bring up images of the snow include Bianca, Blanca, Blanche. There’s also Fionn, Fiona, Tanwyn, Albin, Aubin, Bain, Gwen, Eira.
Crystal
Crystal could be used to refer to ice crystals. Other names that bring up visuals of winter weather include Storm, Icy, Frost, Glacier, Snow, Aurora. Less obvious names include Isolde, Skadi, Gelida, Chione.
Coco
Because it sounds like cocoa, and enjoying a warm cup of it in the winter. Other cozy names include Blanket (if you’re Michael Jackson it works), Cassia (it means Cinnamon), Clementine (common winter fruit), Aidan (means warm), Denton (means “happy home”), Hamlet (means “home”), Noe (means “comfort”), Comfort.
