Cozy winter-inspired baby names for your little polar bear

Winter is a fabulous time of the year. There’s frost in the air, there’s presents to unwrap and don’t even get us started on all of the fun winter-themed desserts. It’s a time to cozy on up with our loved ones and bask in the holiday spirit. And if your family is welcoming a new member to the crew during one of these winter months, it can also mean that it’s time to start looking for winter baby names.

There are plenty of sweet as can be winter baby girl names and winter baby boy names. No matter what part of the season you want to highlight—the solstice, the snow or even the famous reindeer—there’s an adorable baby name that will match perfectly. As you’re searching for unique baby names for your little one, get inspired with these winter baby names that celebrate the snowy season.

Winter baby girl names

1. Solstice

Latin for “when the sun stands still.” Perfect for the chilly days ahead.

2. Winter

Of course, we couldn’t leave the season’s pretty name out.

3. Yule

A pretty name meaning winter solstice.

4. Holly

For the winter’s loveliest plant.

5. Carol

Remind yourself of those melodic carolers outside with this winter baby name.

6. Faith

As there’s so many different faiths’ holiday celebrations around the world.

7. Eve

Hebrew for life.

8. Zohar

Hebrew for light or brilliance.

9. Nera

Hebrew for candle or light.

10. Elsa

A name fit for a Disney princess.

11. Noel (Noelle)

A festive name meaning Christmas.

12. Joy

The spirit of the holiday season.

13. Aspen

Sure there are Douglas Firs but what about a majestic Aspen? A Christmas baby name like no other.

14. Coco

An homage to all of the sweet hot cocoa drinks you’ll be drinking.

15. Alaska

Nothing says winter quite like this snowy and chilly state.

16. Stella

Latin for star. Like the star at the top of the Christmas tree!

Winter baby boy names

17. Jack

A classic name that also belonged to everyone’s favorite snowman, Jack Frost.

18. Fannar

Old Norse for “snow drift.”

19. Nicholas

For old St. Nick.

20. Judah

Might be just perfect for your little Hanukkah babe.

21. Meyer

Hebrew for the “bringer of light.”

22. Uriel

Hebrew for “God is my light.”

23. Feliz

Latin for “happy.”

24. Klaus

German version of Claus, originating from Nicholas.

25. Yukio

Japanese name for snow.

26. Eirwen

Means “blessed snow” or “white snow” in Welsh.

27. Robin

A winter bird. This name is rising in popularity for boys.

28. Whittaker

Old English meaning “from the white field.”

29. Nevada

Spanish origin meaning “covered in snow.”

30. Wren

Winter bird name.

Of course, our winter baby names roundup wouldn’t be complete without a handful of names inspired by Santa’s reindeer! Dasher, Vixen, Comet, Donner and Rudolph are all unique names for your lil’ reindeer.

A version of this post was published January 11, 2022. It has been updated.