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Christmas Names

  1. Naveed

    • Origin:

      Persian

    • Meaning:

      "good news"

    • Description:

      Attractive Middle Eastern choice.
  2. Aroha

    • Origin:

      Māori

    • Meaning:

      "love"

    • Description:

      This beautiful Māori name meaning love (cognate with Hawaiian aloha) is more wearable than the English word and softer Venus or Aphrodite. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern named her daughter Neve Te Aroha in 2018, and in recent years, Aroha / Te Aroha has become the most popular Māori baby girl name.
  3. Natale

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Natalia, Russian

    • Meaning:

      "Birthday of the Lord"

    • Description:

      Natale is the handsome gender-neutral Italian spin on Natalia or Natalie or Noel, traditionally given to babies born on Christmas Day. English speakers might stumble over the pronunciation -- Natalie? Natal? -- but they'll catch on. Babbo Natale is the Italian name for Santa Claus. Natalino is the adorable short form.
  4. Nevin

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "holy"

    • Description:

      Possible Gaelic alternative to Kevin and Devon.
  5. Malak

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "angel"

    • Description:

      Malak is an Arabic and Turkish name high on the popularity list in several European countries on the girls' side.
  6. Peura

    • Origin:

      Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "deer"

    • Description:

      Most commonly seen as a surname in Finland, where it means "deer." Maybe for a Christmas baby.
  7. Caspera

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Casper, Dutch and Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "bringer of treasure"

    • Description:

      An unusual feminization of boy name Casper with a beautiful meaning and familiar nicknames Cassie, Cass and Perrie.
  8. Merrigan

    • Origin:

      Irish surname, related to the sea

    • Description:

      A merry surname cousin of Kerrigan, could make a lively choice for a happy little girl.
  9. Kantuta

    • Origin:

      Quechua

    • Meaning:

      "flower"

    • Description:

      Kantuta is the Quechua name for the national flower of both Bolivia and Peru, which is known for flowering around Christmas time. With its vivid green foliage and extremely bright red bell-shaped flowers, the plant encapsulates many traditional Christmas symbols, making Kantuta one of the great unique names for Christmas babies.
  10. Dembe

    • Origin:

      African, Ugandan

    • Meaning:

      "peace"

    • Description:

      A warm and musical name with a lovely meaning. There is a popular song called Dembe by famous Ugandan artist named Bobbi Wine, who also ran for President.
  11. Yukiko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "snow child"
  12. Hoshi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "star"

    • Description:

      Short and catchy form of traditional Asian name.
  13. Culver

    • Origin:

      English variation of Columba

    • Meaning:

      "dove"

    • Description:

      In the currently popular solid, serious, two-syllable mold.
  14. Fairylight

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "light of the fairies"

    • Description:

      Calls to mind the twinkling strands of bulbs found during the winter holidays and in college dorm rooms.
  15. Hikaru

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "light or radiance"

    • Description:

      A unisex Japanese name with a beautiful and radiant meaning, it is notably borne by chess prodigy Hikaru Nakamura, and is a central character in the manga series The Summer Hikaru Died.
  16. Habib

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "loved one"

    • Description:

      A North African choice, particularly popular in Tunisia and Syria.
  17. Paziva

    • Description:

      Paziva is a rare feminine name likely derived from Hebrew origins. It appears to be related to the Hebrew word 'paz' meaning 'golden' or 'fine gold,' possibly with connections to peace (paz/pax). The feminine ending '-iva' creates a melodic, flowing quality. This uncommon name carries an exotic and distinctive sound while potentially expressing aspirational qualities of preciousness and tranquility. Paziva remains extremely rare in usage worldwide, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a truly unique name with meaningful roots. Its musical sound features gentle consonants and open vowels, creating a name that feels both substantial and graceful. The name's rarity ensures individuality while its intuitive pronunciation makes it accessible.

  18. Haviva

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "well loved"

    • Description:

      An alternative to the more familiar Aviva.
  19. Joulu

    • Origin:

      Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "Christmas"

    • Description:

      The Finnish word for Christmas, occasionally given as a name to children born around the holiday.
  20. Colomba

    • Origin:

      Italian version of Columba

    • Meaning:

      "dove"

    • Description:

      This spelling used in Italy and Spain shares the peaceful meaning of dove with the more familiar Columba. It's a Top 35 name in Chile.