‘Tis the season! If you are expecting more than just presents this Christmas, you may be considering a festive holiday name for your bundle of joy. Associating your child’s name with this special time of year is a wonderful way to commemorate the big event. Whether you are looking for a Christmas baby name, a spiritual baby name or a Jewish holiday baby name, we have plenty of unique ideas for you.

Traditional Christmas Baby Names

Just imagine the Christmases of old! Plum pudding and roasted goose. Victorian homes decorated with garland and candles. Cloaked carolers strolling through the city streets. You can capture the warm and cozy feelings of an old-fashioned Christmas with these seasonal monikers:

·     Belle – recalls the melodic church sounds of Christmas

·     Clement – author of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, or use his other names – Clark and Moore

·     Feliz (Navidad) – a Spanish greeting meaning “Happy Nativity,” use Felicia or Felice for a girl

·     Holly – this plant has become a symbol of Christmas everywhere

·     Ivy – this complementary green is just as popular as a Christmas symbol

·     Joy – the emotion of happiness

·     Nicholas – Saint Nick is our beloved Santa Claus; try Nicole or Nicola for a girl

·     Noelle – French for “Christmas,” it’s sometimes spelled Nowell or Noel

·     Tannen – O Tannenbaum is the German Christmas carol, “Oh, Christmas Tree”

·     Wenceslaus – this good king went out on the feast of Stephen

·     Yule – a festive name, whether it refers to a log that you burn or one that you eat

Spiritual Christmas Baby Names

For countless Christians around the world, Christmas is not about toys and tinsel. It is first and foremost the birthday of Jesus. The true spirit of Christmas is evident in these religious names:

·     Angel – the angels visited the shepherds to bring the good news of Jesus’ birth

·     Balthazar – one of the three wise men, the King of Ethiopia brought a gift of frankincense

·     Caspar – this wise man was King of Tarsus and brought myrrh; also spelled Gaspar

·     Christian – one who celebrates Christmas as the anniversary of Jesus’ birth; use Christine for a girl

·     Elizabeth – Mary’s sister and mother of John the Baptist

·     Epiphany – the 12th day of Christmas celebrates the Magi’s arrival, use Epifanio for an alternate spelling

·     Gabriel – the angel who appeared to Mary; Gabrielle or Gabriella is the feminine version

·     Gloria – the angels’ song to announce the birth of Jesus

·     Joseph – Mary’s betrothed husband, a carpenter; use Josephina for a girl

·     Mary – the humble and obedient mother of Jesus

·     Melchior – this wise man was the King of Arabia and bringer of gold

·     Natalie – a tribute to the Nativity; can be spelled Natalio for a boy

·     Virginia – derived from the Virgin Mary

·     Zechariah – Elizabeth’s husband

Jewish Holiday Baby Names

Though a minor holiday for the Jewish community, Hanukkah is observed at around the same time Christians celebrate Christmas. Here are some holiday names that suit the season:

·     Hannah – the martyred mother whose seven sons were slain because they would not eat pig in public

·     Jonathan – one of five sons of Mattathias, Joanna is the feminine version

·     Judah – another of Mattathias’ five sons

·     Judith – the beautiful heroine who single-handedly saved her Jewish town from Holofernes

·     Mattathias – a Jewish priest central to the story of Hanukkah, try Matthew for a simpler name

·     Simeon – yet another son of Mattathias; shorten it to Simon, or use Simone for a girl)

Pop culture Christmas name

If the highlight of your Christmas is watching A Charlie Brown Christmas, then these names – pulled from Christmas TV and movie classics – are for you:

·     Aaron – the The Little Drummer Boy orphan who had nothing but his music to present to Jesus

·     Cindy Lou – the littlest Who from Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

·     Clarence – the klutzy angel who tried to earn his wings on It’s a Wonderful Life

·     Clarice – Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s accepting girlfriend

·     Clark – Mr. Griswold of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation fame

·     Claus – Klaus, for the big guy in the red suit

·     Cornelius – Yukon hunted silver and gold and tamed a snow beast

·     Dasher – one of Santa’s eight reindeer

·     George – the hero of It’s a Wonderful Life; his surname, Bailey, is fine for a girl

·     Hermie – the the misfit elf dentist who befriended Rudolph

·     Ignatius – the little boy who didn’t believe in Santa in The Year without a Santa Claus

·     Jules – Mr. Bass directed many of our favorite Christmas shows

·     Karen – helped Frosty the Snowman return to the North Pole so he wouldn’t melt

·     Kris – one of the Kringles from Santa Clause is Coming to Town; use Kristine for a girl

·     Linus – in A Charlie Brown Christmas, Chuck’s best friend delivers the season’s most heartfelt account of Jesus’ birth

·     Ralphie – the bespectacled young man in the cult favorite, A Christmas Story

·     Rudolph – the red-nosed reindeer, of course

·     Scut – Ralphie’s nemesis, bully Scut Farkas

·     Susan – the famed unbeliever from Miracle on 34th Street

·     Winter – the Warlock’s icy shell melted in Santa Claus is Coming to Town; also spelled Wynter

Merry Christmas Musician Names

Depending on your age, you may or may not remember some of the beloved Christmas record albums and music specials our parents loved so dearly. Music from:

·     Andy – Mr. Williams presented annual Christmas specials on TV; try Andie for a girl

·     Brenda Lee – this old-time singer made “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” famous

·     Bing – the White Christmas singer’s first name

·     Crosby – and his last name

·     Ella – no one could belt out “Go Tell it on the Mountain” better than Ms. Fitzgerald; use her surname for a boy

·     Harry – both Belafonte and Connick, Jr. make beautiful Christmas music

·     Johnny – Mr. Mathis’ rendition of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is unforgettable

·     Luciano – Pavarotti’s “Panis Angelicus” is beautiful; Lucinda or Lucy is good for a girl

·     Lawrence – there was nothing quite like Mr. Welk’s Wunnerful, Wunnerful Christmas music

·     Nat – Nat King Cole’s “O Holy Night” is considered the best ever; Cole makes a good name, too

·     Perry – Como, of course

With wonderful memories of holiday seasons, you’ll discover countless ways to signify the special timing of your child’s birth date.

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