Names That Mean Snow

Popular in Iceland but primed for "Frosty the Snowman" jokes in the US.

Wintry choice heard on the Faroe Islands.

Among the few unisex names that start with X.

Icy surname common in Ukraine.

Urmas was likely derived from the Estonian word urm, meaning "frost" and "catkin." It was first used by Johannes Linnankoski, a Finnish author, for his 1908 play Kirot. It is considered an older name in Estonia, where it was popular in the mid-20th century.

The personification of the snow in Norse mythology, and a legendary king of Finland.

A Hawaiian option for a winter-born daughter. Derived from the elements hau, meaning "snow," and kea, "white."

Unisex name for a winter-born child.

A pretty Georgian flower name, perfect for a winter baby!

Frosty nickname.

Rare Latvian name with ties to winter weather.

Iceland is a futuristic place name that works as well for babies as Ireland. We predict it's going to be one of the top baby names of 2050, along with other girl names that end in land, such as Scotland, Graceland, and Zealand.

One of the few truly unisex names that start with X.

In Greek mythology, Chione is turned into a snow cloud by Zeus and Hermes.

Chilly choice for a winter baby.

Frosty unisex choice.