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Christmas Names

  1. December

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "tenth month"

    • Description:

      Cooler than April, May, or June, but also a tad icy. December gets its name from the number ten as the old Roman calendar only had ten months, and as now, December was the last.
  2. Habib

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "loved one"

    • Description:

      A North African choice, particularly popular in Tunisia and Syria.
  3. Pace

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Calm, straightforward, patrician sounding: Pace is one new-style name that's well-grounded.
  4. Hani

    • Origin:

      Arabic; Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "light-footed, to move softly, to touch; joyful"

    • Description:

      Sweet multicultural name.
  5. Aaru

    • Origin:

      Egyptian

    • Meaning:

      "peaceful"

    • Description:

      Egyptian mythology place-name with an intriguing sound and appealingly peaceful meaning. Update for Aaron?
  6. Caspara

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Casper or Jasper, Persian

    • Meaning:

      "bringer of treasure"

    • Description:

      An unusual feminization of boy name Caspar with a beautiful meaning and familiar nicknames Cassie and Cass. It is also the name of a sports clothing brand.
  7. 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.
  8. Marron

    • Description:

      Marron is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from French, where 'marron' refers to the chestnut color or the nut itself, giving the name nature-inspired connotations. Alternatively, it could be a variation of Marion or a surname adapted for use as a first name. Marron has a sophisticated, somewhat mysterious quality with its smooth sound and uncommon usage. The name remains quite rare in English-speaking countries, appealing to parents seeking truly distinctive options. Its short, two-syllable structure makes it both memorable and easy to pronounce across languages.
  9. Yukiko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "snow child"
  10. Kazuko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "child of peace"

    • Description:

      Kazuko is a Japanese feminine name that combines the character kazu ("harmony") with ko ("child"), creating a name that in total symbolises a child of peace. In Japan, names ending in ‘ko’ are rarely used as they now sound oldfashioned. More ‘trendy’ names are Kazumi (which means beautiful peace and can me used on both boys and girls), Kazuki (a masculine name meaning hope of peace) and Kazuo (also a masculine name meaning man of peace). The emphasis is on the first syllable, so it is said "KA-zoo-ko".
  11. 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.
  12. Peura

    • Origin:

      Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "deer"

    • Description:

      Most commonly seen as a surname in Finland, where it means "deer." Maybe for a Christmas baby.
  13. 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.
  14. Nevin

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "holy"

    • Description:

      Possible Gaelic alternative to Kevin and Devon.
  15. Joulu

    • Origin:

      Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "Christmas"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "Christmas Eve"

    • Description:

      Navidad refers to Christmas Eve in Spanish. While the name is not commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, it would certainly be an appropriate holiday choice.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.

  20. Falala

    • Origin:

      African, Fula

    • Meaning:

      "born in abundance"

    • Description:

      A wonderful meaning for a bright and musical West African name.