Names That Mean Snow
Updated Thu Sep 07 2023
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Names that mean snow are cool and icy — perfect for a child born in the snowy season!
Names with snowy meanings are common in cold-climate countries — many Scandinavian names have meanings related to snow, such as the Finnish name Lumi and the Icelandic name Andri.
Along with Lumi, other girl names that mean snow worth considering include Neve, Haunani, Yuki, and Eira.
In addition to Andri, other boy names that mean snow trending now include Ayaz, Moroz, Yukio, and Edur.
Unisex names that mean snow on the rise include Frost, Glacier, and Ice.
Featured on this list are names that mean snow, names that mean ice, and names that mean frost, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.
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- Neve
Origin:
Anglicized spelling of Irish Niamh or Italian and PortugueseMeaning:
"snow"Description:
Introduced to the American public by actress Neve Campbell; it was her Dutch-born mother's maiden name. Neve is an interesting and fresh new possibility, one which Conan O'Brien chose for his daughter.
- Eira
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"snow"Description:
This Welsh nature name that can be pronounced exactly like the male Ira. Or, to avoid confusion, you could just name her Snow.
- Lumi
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"snow"Description:
Lumi may be a rare girls' name in the USA and England, but it comes in the Top 50 in Finland, where it means snow. Given the popularity of Winter, Holly, Ivy and many other wintery-christmassy names, we think that short and spunky Lumi definitely has potential for greater usage outside its home country as one of the more unusual names for Christmas babies.
- Neva
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"white snow"Description:
Has a pure, clean aura, but is also evocative.
- Snow
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
There's definitely a cold front of names for winter babies moving in, with Summer, Spring and Autumn giving way to Winter--plus North, January, Frost--and Snow. This name feels brisk, fresh, pure, evocative -- and magical. A haunting middle name choice.
- Eirlys
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"snowdrop"Description:
This ethereal Welsh word name has a sound as pretty and delicate as its floral namesake. Pronounced with a bright IRE sound like in Iris or an AYR sound like in air, depending on region, Eirlys entered the US stats for the first time in 2024 when it was given to 8 babies. Also used for around 10 girls in England and Wales each year, parents may be inclined to consider Eirlys as an alternative to Eira which has been climbing up the charts.
- Andri
Origin:
IcelandicMeaning:
"snowshoe, ski"Description:
Similar to Andrew, but with a refreshingly different origin and meaning, Andri is a charming Icelandic name, derived from an old word for "ski", "skier", or "snowshoe", making it a wonderfully, wintery choice. A notable bearer is footballer Andri Guðjohnsen.
- Lumia
Origin:
Finnish, ItalianMeaning:
"snow; citron"Description:
Although Lumi (Finnish for "snow") is far more popular, the elaboration Lumia is used in Finland as well. It's also a technical word in English for patterns of light used as an art form, and in Italian it refers to the citron fruit and tree – a pear-shaped citrus fruit also known as a sweet lemon. Nokia chose the name for a brand of smartphone, now discontinued.
- Gwyneira
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"white snow"Description:
An unusual Gwyn name with a lovely meaning, this compound name pairs Gwyn with the name Eira, meaning "snow". A relatively modern creation, it remains very rare.
- Khione
Origin:
Greek mythologyMeaning:
"Snow"Description:
Khione was the name of several minor figures in Greek mythology, of which the most notable is the nymph who Hermes turned into a snow cloud. Khione works as both a high-brow mythological name and a Kardashian-trendy K name.
- Nivea
Origin:
Portuguese from LatinMeaning:
"snow-white"Description:
Nivea, or Nívea, is most commonly seen as a given name in Brazil, where it was derived from niveus, meaning "snow-white" in Latin. The German skincare brand NIVEA, founded in 1882, took its name from the same source.
- Nevara
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"to snow"Description:
One of several snowy options, this one lacking a tie to a specific place: an asset.
- Frost
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"freezing"Description:
Long heard as a last name, as in venerable poet Robert, U.K. talk show host David, British actress Sadie and old Jack Frost, Frost has suddenly entered the scene as a possible first, along with other seasonal weather names like Winter and Snow.
- Aneira
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"much snow"Description:
This airy Welsh name, which has only been in use since the early 20th century, is formed of the intensifying prefix an- plus eira ("snow"), making it a wintry nature name.
- Eirwen
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"white snow"Description:
A fresh and pretty Welsh nature name whose beautiful meaning would be perfect for a winter baby girl.
- Kirsi
Origin:
Hindi, Finnish diminutive of Kirstina and KirstenMeaning:
"amaranth blossoms; Christian, frost"Description:
This attractive multicultural name is found in India and Finland, where it is also a word meaning "frost."
- Ice
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Icy baby names are currently hot, with names like Icelynn, Iceland, and Winter trending up for girls. Rapper Gucci Mane chose simple, streamlined Ice for his son 2020-born son, appropriately a winter baby. In 2021, it debuted on the charts for both boys and girls and has since been predominantly used for boys, with 13 receiving the name in 2023 and 6 in 2024.
- Yuki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"snow; happiness"Description:
Succinct and memorable, Yuki is a Japanese name, which may relate to winter or joy, depending on the kanji used. It is a unisex choice, notably borne by singer Yuki Kuramochi (stylized as YUKI).
- Neves
Origin:
PortugueseMeaning:
"snows"Description:
A name that refers to a title of the Virgin Mary -- "Maria des Neves," or Maria of Snows.
- Ayaz
Origin:
Turkish and AzerbaijaniMeaning:
"frost"Description:
A wintery name of Turkish origin that would suit a baby born during the colder months. Notably borne by the slave and later companion of an 11th century sultan, it is a popular choice in Turkey with actor Ayaz Khan being a more contemporary bearer.