Short yet impactful, this Japanese name with has two appealing meanings, depending on which kanji are used. It may be associated with joy, or with a wintery scene.

A classic Japanese name known to kids around the world as a Nintendo video-game character.

Brisk, preppy York is an underused classic with the potential to really shine in the 21st century. It's most familiar as a place name — York is a city in England — and surname. New York City and State were named after the Duke of York.

Seen as both a first name and surname in Turkey.

A possible Christmas name for a baby boy, if you find Noel too mundane. But we fear it doesn't sound very festive.