Christmas Names
- Balthasar
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"God protects the king"Description:
Balthasar was one of the biblical Three Kings who visited the infant Jesus, also used by Shakespeare and in the oil-rich Getty family; offbeat and intriguing. Balthazar is another, equally appropriate spelling.
- Miran
Description:
Miran is a multicultural feminine name with roots in several languages. In Korean, it means 'beautiful orchid,' symbolizing elegance and grace. In Slavic languages, particularly Slovenian, it derives from the word 'mir' meaning 'peace' or 'world.' The name also appears in Persian culture, where it can mean 'commander' or 'leader.' This short, melodic name has a contemporary feel despite its traditional origins in various cultures. Miran has remained relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, making it an distinctive choice. Its simplicity, pleasing sound, and positive meanings across different cultures contribute to its subtle appeal. The name's international versatility makes it suitable for families looking for a name with cross-cultural significance or global resonance.
- Kirsten
Origin:
Scandinavian variation of ChristineDescription:
Lovely, authentic name -- but any Kirsten will be condemned to a lifetime of hearing "Did you say Kristen?" They're both genuine Scandinavian names but too interchangeable.
- Hollyn
Origin:
Elaboration of Holly or spelling variation of HollandMeaning:
"holly + lake, beautiful; forest land; point of the land"Description:
Hollyn combines the Christmas- and nature-inspired feel of Holly, with the preppy, unisex style of Collins, all stung together with the globetrotter flair of Holland and the trendy -lyn ending of Gracelyn, Raelyn, and co. The name first appeared in the US stats back in the 70s,but remained obscure until the 2010s when it began trending upwards.
- Nevin
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"holy"Description:
Possible Gaelic alternative to Kevin and Devon.
- Merrigan
Origin:
Irish surname, related to the seaDescription:
A merry surname cousin of Kerrigan, could make a lively choice for a happy little girl.
- Winika
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"Christmas orchid"Description:
With the rise of all those other popular feminine W names, like Winnie, Willa and Winona, why not consider the lovely Winika? Win and Winnie are likely nicknames and it is associated with a dainty Pacific orchid that blossoms at Christmas time. If you're looking for international names for Christmas babies, this is one for the short list.
- Megumi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"blessing"Description:
An Asian name not widely known in the West.
- Revel
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"rejoice"Description:
Revel is a joyous word name that may appeal to parents wanting a non-traditional Biblical choice or simply a name that expresses how they feel.
- Sidra
Origin:
Latin, Hebrew, ArabicMeaning:
"like a star; order, sequence; lotus tree"Description:
Sidra is an uncommon name shared by a gulf off the coast of Libya. Popular in the Jewish community of North Africa, its Hebrew meaning refers to a weekly reading portion of the Torah. In Arabic, it's the name of a tree, which is an Islamic symbol of the upper limit of heaven.
- 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).
- Noella
Origin:
Variation of Noelle and Noel, FrenchMeaning:
"Christmas"Description:
Noelle may be literally 15 times as popular, but Noella was given to more than 100 baby girls in the US last year, a not insignificant number. The growing popularity of Nola may increase the attraction to the rare variation on a classic Christmas name.
- Cariad
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"love"Description:
The Welsh word for "love" and a term of endearment turned modern word-name, Cariad is a sweet possibility that might work well as a name for a February or Valentines baby or a name for a Christmas baby. A famous bearer is British comedian Cariad Lloyd.
- Sachi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"child of joy"Description:
Sachi, often short for Sachiko, was given to 25 girls in the US in a recent year. While it is technically Japanese, this short form has an unidentifiably international feel and might be a relative of the stylish Sacha.
- Tarak
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"star, protector"Description:
A strong, handsome Indian name with cross-cultural appeal.
- Comet
Origin:
word nameDescription:
This cosmological name has a zippy feel that might work well for the galactic parent looking for the perfect name for their own little star.
- Dancer
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"someone who dances"Description:
A word name that's appealing when applied to a person boogying or doing ballet; a different story in the context of Santa's reindeer.
- Nevada
Origin:
Spanish place-nameMeaning:
"covered in snow"Description:
Named for its snowcapped mountains, Nevada is a state name which, unlike Carolina, Montana, and Dakota, has been relatively undiscovered. Warning: today's unvisited place-name could become tomorrow's trampled tourist attraction.
- Culver
Origin:
English variation of ColumbaMeaning:
"dove"Description:
In the currently popular solid, serious, two-syllable mold.
- Kendry
Origin:
MalagasyMeaning:
"wise man"Description:
How often do you see a name from Madagascar that is so wearable in English? Kendry has a great meaning to boot and is possibly a great name for a Christmas baby. What's not to love?
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