This year the holidays are feeling a little different for all of us. We are definitely making the most of it in our house by decorating gingerbread men, listening to some Christmas classics, and cuddling up with the family to watch The Grinch. These are some of the things that we have done to keep the Christmas spirit alive despite what’s been going on out there in the world.
We have also just celebrated Ares’ 2nd birthday on December 4th! His birthday reminds me of how special he is as his birthday kicks off our family’s holiday season. Whether you’re looking for a first name or middle, I’ve come up with 20 holiday-themed baby names that will inspire the spirit of Christmas for your new little bundle of joy!
Tips for choosing a name
Below I have assembled a list of some things to consider to help guide you when trying to narrow down that perfect name for your little one.
- Are there any negative associations with this name?
- What will the Initials be?
- How will the name be perceived when your child grows up?
- Does it sound too far outside the box?
- Does it sound too common?
- Do you want the name to have a nickname?
- Is there someone in your circle that already has the name?
- Do you even care for the meaning behind the name?
You will have many opinions thrown your way about the names you have selected, and this may cause you to second guess yourself. Sometimes it can be good to have somebody around to discuss your choices, but ultimately it should come down to your own decision. If you are someone that is easily influenced by others’ opinions, the best advice I can give is to keep it a secret. No one needs to know until your little one arrives.
20 Holiday Baby Names That Will Inspire The Spirit of Christmas
Here are 20 stunning baby names perfect for your little bundle of joy born this holiday season!
Related Post: 20 Nature Themed Baby Names
Kalea (kah-lay-ah)
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Origin: Hawaiian
Meaning: Joy & happiness
Rank: #1,835 for girls in 2020
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Dasher (dash-ur)
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Origin: Santa’s reindeer; word
Meaning: Fast or with speed
Rank: #12,729 for boys in 2020
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Maiara (my-ar-ah) (may-ar-ah)
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Origin: Tupi
Meaning: Wise person
Rank: #9,574 in 2020 for girls
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Hermes (her-meez) (er-mehz)
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Origin: Greek Mythology God
Meaning: The messenger God
Rank: #4,846 for boys in 2020
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Celyn (kel-in)
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Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Holly
Rank: Unranked in 2020 for both girls & boys
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Oleander (o-lee-an-dur)
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Origin: Greek
Meaning: Evergreen tree
Rank: #7,865 for boys in 2020
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Yule (youl)
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Origin: English
Meaning: Winter solstice
Rank: Unranked for both boys & girls
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Comet (caw-mit)
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Origin: Santa’s reindeer; English word
Meaning: Reindeer name; Celestial being that shines brightly
Rank: #8,094 in 2020 for girls
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Dottie (daw-tee)
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Origin: English
Meaning: Gift from God
Rank: #7,209 for girls in 2020
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Colden (cohl-din)
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Origin: English
Meaning: Cold valley
Rank: #2,990 for boys in 2020
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Winnet (win-it)
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Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Blessed peacemaking
Rank: Unranked in 2020 for both boys & girls
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Liron (leer-on)
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Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Song for me; Joy for me
Rank: #12,729 for boys in 2020
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Eliora (ar-bur)
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Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: The Lord is my light
Rank: #1,279 in 2020 for girls
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Dayo (day-o)
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Origin: Yoruba
Meaning: Joy arrives
Rank: #12,755 for boys in 2020
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Tinsel (tin-sehl)
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Origin: English word
Meaning: decoration symbolizing the starry night over the Nativity scene
Rank: Unranked for girls in 2020
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Ronen (row-nin)
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Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Song & joy
Rank: #3,637 for boys in 2020
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Asella (ah-sell-ah)
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Origin: Latin
Meaning: Name of one of the December Saints; Little female donkey
Rank: Unranked for girls in 2020
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Warrin (wor-in)
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Origin: Australian Aboriginal
Meaning: The cold months
Rank: Unranked in 2020 for both girls & boys
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Elurra (uh-lour-ah)
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Origin: Basque
Meaning: Snow
Rank: Unranked for girls in 2020
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Alder (all-dur)
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Origin: Old English
Meaning: Tree name; Ancient & noble army
Rank: #2,990 for boys in 2020
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I hope you enjoyed this list of names inspired by the Holidays! Make sure to check out my YouTube channel every Sunday for more name inspo!
Check out the video below for more holiday inspired name ideas!
Also, check out some of my favourite naming sites below!
Nameberry
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