Unique Christmas Baby Names

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Written by Kim Grundy

If you are expecting a baby around Christmas time, or even just love this festive time of year, you may want to consider giving your baby boy or baby girl a name inspired by Christmas. Not sure where to start? Check out our list of unique Christmas-inspired baby names for girls and boys.

Christmas Themed Baby Names

Christmas is full of festive sights, sounds and traditions that would make wonderful names for your baby boy girl or boy. Check out our pick of names that remind us of this wonderful holiday season

Noel: This is a French name that means, "Christmas." It can be used for a girl or boy.
Noell: This is a French boy's name (although can easily be used for a girl or boy) that means, "Christmas festival."
December: Why not name your child after the month of Christmas? This is a girl's name of English origin.
Christmas: This is a name of English origin that can be used for a girl or boy. Consider it as a first name or a middle name for your child.
Eve: Christmas Eve; Also a Hebrew name meaning, "life."
Holly: This Christmas plant makes a beautiful name for a girl.
Carol: Christmas carols are a joyful part of the holiday!
Faith: English name that means, "faithful." Popular among 16th century Puritans.
Charity: One of the three Christian virtues, along with Faith and Hope.
Klaus: German form of Nicholas
Jack: As in Jack Frost; English name meaning, "God is Gracious."
Frost: Cool and unique name after this frosty time of the year -- also as in Jack Frost.
Snowden: English name meaning, "from the snowy hill."
Candy: What is their not to love about colorful candy canes?
Starr: This name, after the North Star, would be perfect for a boy (spell Star) or girl
Natala: Girl name meaning, "Born at Christmas."
Nicholas: This traditional name also makes a great Christmas name (Jolly ole' Saint Nicholas)
Yule: Boy name meaning, "Born at Christmas."
Christian: Girl name meaning, "follower of Christ."
Chris: Alternative variation of Christmas

Spiritual Christmas Names

If you are of Christian faith, you may want to consider a biblical or spiritual Christmas name for your baby boy or baby girl. These names are rich with meaning and have a wonderful classic sound to them that will stand the test of time.

Mary: The biblical mother of Christ.
Hope: One of the Christian virtues
Angel: Boy or girl name; Messenger of God
Hannah: Biblical mother of the prophet Samuel
Emmanuelle: Girl name meaning, "faith."
Emmanuel: Old Testament name for the messiah
Naomi: Hebew name meaning, "pleasant."
Leah: First wife of Jacob in the Old Testament
Joseph: Legal father of Jesus
Gabriel: Means, "Man of God."
Christopher: Means, "He who holds Christ in his heart."
Baltasar: Means, "Protected by God."
Jasper: Thought to be one of the names of the three wise men
Caleb: One of the leaders sent by Moses to explore the promised land
Moses: Means, "Saved by the water."