If you’ve got a baby set to be born in the winter months, giving them a winter-themed name is a lovely idea. In fact, with how popular some of these winter baby names are, it’s safe to say plenty of parents have been inspired by the chilly months. Nicholas, for example, may remind you of jolly St. Nicholas, but it was also one of the most popular baby names for little boys born in the 1990s. Every year of the decade, it was in the top 15 names for babies in the United States.

You don’t have to have a winter baby to give them a winter name, though. If you are a fan of winter for any reason, a winter name could be a cute idea for your new baby. Get inspired by the coldest months of the year with one of these winter baby names.

Angel

  • Origin: GreekMeaning: Messenger of GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Angelo, Angela, Angeline, AngelinaPeak Popularity: The name Angel has grown in popularity over the past few decades, peaking in the early 2000s before slowly sliding back down. It still ranks in the top 100 baby names in the U.S.

Angelique

  • Origin: FrenchMeaning: Of the angels Alternative Spellings & Variations: AngelicaPeak Popularity: Angelique has remained steady in popularity for decades, seeing its peak in the 1970s.

Aspen

  • Origin: North American EnglishMeaning: Quaking treePeak Popularity: Aspen started gaining popularity in the 1990s, quickly rising up the charts. It’s currently at its peak and continuing to gain popularity.

Aurora

  • Origin: Latin
  • Meaning: Dawn
  • Famous Namesakes: Disney Princess Aurora from “Sleeping Beauty”
  • Peak Popularity: Aurora was popular in the 1940s before sliding into obscurity. It started gaining popularity again in the 1990s and has been in the top 100 names in the U.S. since 2015.

Blanca

  • Origin: SpanishMeaning: WhitePeak Popularity: Blanca peaked in popularity in the 1970s but has since become less common.

Blaze

  • Origin: EnglishMeaning: FlameAlternative Spellings & Variations: Blaise, Blaize, Blayze, BlaizePeak Popularity: Blaze has held steady throughout the 2000s in its popularity, seeing its top rank in 2015.

Carol

  • Origin: EnglishMeaning: Free person or songAlternative Spellings & Variations: Carole, Caroline, CarolinaFamous Namesakes: Actress Carol Burnett, musician Carole KingPeak Popularity: Carol was at its peak in popularity in the 1940s and has since seen a decline in ranking.

Charity

  • Origin: EnglishMeaning: Giving, kindnessFamous Namesakes: Charity Burbage from “Harry Potter"Peak Popularity: Charity peaked in popularity in the 1970s and 1980s.

Christian

  • Origin: EnglishMeaning: Follower of ChristAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cristian, Kristian, KristianFamous Namesakes: Actor Christian Bale, fashion designer Christian Dior, footwear designer Christian Louboutin, actress Christian SerratosPeak Popularity: Christian was at its peak in 2006, but it has been in the top 100 baby names for boys in the U.S. since 1986.

Crystal

  • Origin: GreekMeaning: Earth mineral or brilliant glassAlternative Spellings & Variations: Chrystal, Krystal, Krystle, CristalFamous Namesakes: WNBA player Crystal KellyPeak Popularity: Crystal was very popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s, hitting its peak in 1982 when it was the ninth-ranked name for baby girls born in the U.S.

Eve

  • Origin: HebrewMeaning: To breathe or to liveAlternative Spellings & Variations: Yves, EvaFamous Namesakes: Singer Eve, actress Eve Arden, actress Eva MendesPeak Popularity: Eve has gained popularity in the 2010s, hitting its peak in 2017.

Dakota

  • Origin: Native American—SiouxMeaning: The alliesAlternative Spellings & Variations: DakotahFamous Namesakes: Actress Dakota Fanning, actress Dakota JohnsonPeak Popularity: Dakota hit its peak in 2006 and has remained a mid-popular name throughout the 2000s.

Denver

  • Origin: EnglishMeaning: From the passage of the DanesFamous Namesakes: Singer John DenverPeak Popularity: Denver was at its peak in the 1940s before declining. It has seen a rise in popularity, though, since 2001.

Dolly

  • Origin: English and ScottishMeaning: True testimonyAlternative Spellings & Variations: DollieFamous Namesakes: Singer Dolly PartonPeak Popularity: Dolly peaked in the 1940s and has steadily declined ever since.

Douglas

  • Origin: ScottishMeaning: Black streamAlternative Spellings & Variations: DougFamous Namesakes: Actor Douglas Booth, cartoon character Doug FunniePeak Popularity: Douglas was at its peak popularity in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s and has steadily decreased in popularity since then.

Dulce

  • Origin: SpanishMeaning: SweetPeak Popularity: Dulce peaked in popularity in the early 2000s.

Emmanuel

  • Origin: HebrewMeaning: God is with usAlternative Spellings & Variations: Emmanuelle, EmanuelFamous Namesakes: Actor Emmanuel Lewis, actress Emmanuelle Chriqui, boxer Emmanuel PacquiaoPeak Popularity: Emmanuel hit its peak in the early 2000s and remains in the top 200 names for babies born in the U.S.

Fawn

  • Origin: FrenchMeaning: OffspringAlternative Spellings & Variations: FaunPeak Popularity: Fawn’s peak popularity was in the late 1970s.

Felicity

  • Origin: LatinMeaning: Good Fortune, LuckAlternative Spellings & Variations: Felicite, Felicitie, Fliss, FizzFamous Namesakes: Actress Felicity Huffman, actress Felicity Jones, American Girl Felicity MerrimanPeak Popularity: Felicity hit a peak in popularity in the late 2010s and has remained at the same ranking since then.

Forrest

  • Origin: EnglishMeaning: Of the woodsAlternative Spellings & Variations: ForestFamous Namesakes: Movie character Forrest Gump, actor Forest WhitakerPeak Popularity: Forrest was popular in the 1940s and 1950s but hit its peak in the early 1990s.

Gabriel

  • Origin: HebrewMeaning: Man of God Alternative Spellings & Variations: Gabrielle, Gabriela, Gabe, GabbyFamous Namesakes: Comedian Gabriel IglesiasPeak Popularity: Gabriel has grown in popularity over the past several decades, seeing its peak in 2010. It has remained in the top 50 names in the U.S. since 2000.

Gloria

  • Origin: LatinMeaning: Glory to GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: GloryFamous Namesakes: Singer Gloria Estefan, women’s rights activist Gloria Allred, writer Gloria SteinemPeak Popularity: Gloria’s peak popularity was in the 1940s and 1950s.

Heaven

  • Origin: EnglishMeaning: Place of eternal happiness, SkyPeak Popularity: Heaven saw its peak popularity in the early 2000s.

Holly

  • Origin: EnglishMeaning: Evergreen shrub or treeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Hollie, Holli, HolleyFamous Namesakes: Actress Holly Hunter, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” character Holly GolightlyPeak Popularity: Holly was most popular in the 1970s and 1980s, seeing its peak in 1983.

Hope

  • Origin: EnglishMeaning: Desire of fulfillmentFamous Namesakes: Soccer player Hope SoloPeak Popularity: Hope’s peak popularity was in the 1990s, with its top-ranking year being 1999.

Hunter

  • Origin: North American English Meaning: One who huntsFamous Namesakes: Singer Hunter Hayes, actor Hunter Parrish, model Hunter McGradyPeak Popularity: Hunter has been in the top 100 names for babies born in the U.S. since 1993. It hit its peak in 2000.

Ivory

  • Origin: EnglishMeaning: White as elephant tusksAlternative Spellings & Variations: IvoriePeak Popularity: Ivory has slowly risen in popularity, hitting its peak in 2019.

Ivy

  • Origin: EnglishMeaning: Climbing vine plantAlternative Spellings & Variations: IveyPeak Popularity: Ivy’s peak popularity was in 2020 after cracking the top 100 names in the U.S. in 2018 for the first time.

Jack

  • Origin: EnglishMeaning: God is graciousAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jackson, Jackie, Jacqueline, JaclynFamous Namesakes: Actor Jack Nicholson, novelist Jack Kerouac, “Pirates of the Caribbean” character Jack SparrowPeak Popularity: Jack has been in the top 100 names in popularity since 1996, and it hit its peak in 2019.

Jesus

  • Origin: Spanish Meaning: Savior Peak Popularity: Jesus has consistently been in the top 300 names for kids in the U.S. but it hit its peak in 2002.

Jewel

  • Origin: EnglishMeaning: Gemstone Alternative Spellings & Variations: JewellFamous Namesakes: Singer JewelPeak Popularity: Jewel was most popular in the 1940s and has seen a downward decline since then.

Joseph

  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Meaning: God will increase
  • Alternative Spellings & Variations: Joe, Joey, Jo, Yosef, Yusef, Josephine, Josephina, Josie
  • Famous Namesakes: Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, singer Joe Jonas, actor Joe Pesci, baseball player Joe DiMaggio
  • Peak Popularity: Joseph has been one of the most popular baby names for decades. It has remained in the top 30 since at least 1940 and hit its peak in 1999 at No. 8.

Joy

  • Origin: LatinMeaning: HappinessAlternative Spellings & Variations: JoiFamous Namesakes: Actress Joy BryantPeak Popularity: Joy was popular in the 1970s, hitting its peak popularity in 1974.

Juniper

  • Origin: LatinMeaning: Juniper berryAlternative Spellings & Variations: JunePeak Popularity: Juniper has exploded in popularity since 2011 when it debuted in the top 1000 baby names in the U.S. It hit its peak in 2020.

Marley

  • Origin: EnglishMeaning: From the boundary fieldAlternative Spellings & Variations: Marlie, MarliFamous Namesakes: Singer Bob MarleyPeak Popularity: Marley hit its peak in 2008 and has steadily remained popular ever since.

Mary

  • Origin: HebrewMeaning: Of the sea, bitter, belovedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Merry, Mari, Marry, Meri, Mery, Marian, MarianneFamous Namesakes: Actress Mary Tyler MoorePeak Popularity: Mary was the most popular name for baby girls in the U.S. for a number of years in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.

Melody

  • Origin: GreekMeaning: Song tuneAlternative Spellings & Variations: Melodie, MelPeak Popularity: Melody has risen in popularity since 2011, hitting its peak in 2020.

Miracle

  • Origin: LatinMeaning: Object of wonderPeak Popularity: Miracle has slowly gained popularity since the 1990s. It hit its peak in 2019.

Misty

  • Origin: North American English Meaning: Covered with mist or dewAlternative Spellings & Variations: Misti, MissyFamous Namesakes: Ballerina Misty Copeland, beach volleyball player Misty May-TreanorPeak Popularity: Misty found most of its popularity in the 1970s, with its most popular year being 1977.

Noel

  • Origin: FrenchMeaning: Born on Christmas dayAlternative Spellings & Variations: Noelle, NoellaFamous Namesakes: Actor Noel Fielding, singer Noel GallagherPeak Popularity: Noel was a popular name for boys in the early 1940s. It comes and goes from the popularity charts over the years.

Nicholas

  • Origin: GreekMeaning: Victory of the peopleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Nick, Nicky, Nicki, Nikolas, NicolasFamous Namesakes: Actor Nicolas Cage, author Nicholas SparksPeak Popularity: Nicholas was most popular in the 1990s, where it was in the top 15 names for baby boys every year.

Robin

  • Origin: English, FrenchMeaning: Nickname for Robert, FameAlternative Spellings & Variations: Robyn, RobinneFamous Namesakes: Fictional character Robin Hood, journalist Robin Roberts, actor Robin WilliamsPeak Popularity: Robin was a very popular name in the 1950s.

Rocky

  • Origin: North American EnglishMeaning: RockyAlternative Spellings & Variations: RockiFamous Namesakes: Fictional character Rocky BalboaPeak Popularity: Rocky was a popular name in both the 1950s and the 1980s.

Sky

  • Origin: ScandinavianMeaning: Atmosphere seen from EarthAlternative Spellings & Variations: Skye, Skylar, SkylaFamous Namesakes: Singer Sky FerreiraPeak Popularity: Sky has seen some popularity in the 2000s with its biggest year in 2014.

Stella

  • Origin: LatinMeaning: StarFamous Namesakes: Fashion designer Stella McCartneyPeak Popularity: Stella cracked the top 100 baby names in 2010 and has remained there ever since.

Teddy

  • Origin: North American EnglishMeaning: Divine giftAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ted, Theodore, TheoFamous Namesakes: Former president Teddy RooseveltPeak Popularity: Teddy was a popular name in the 1940s.

Valentina

  • Origin: LatinMeaning: Strength, healthAlternative Spellings & Variations: ValPeak Popularity: Valentina has been in the top 100 baby names since 2017.

Violet

  • Origin: LatinMeaning: Purple flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Violette, ViolettaFamous Namesakes: “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” character Violet BeauregardePeak Popularity: Violet entered the top 100 baby names in 2012 and has remained there ever since.

Winter

  • Origin: GermanMeaning: The wet seasonAlternative Spellings & Variations: WynterPeak Popularity: Winter has slowly been gaining popularity, seeing its peak in 2020.

Wren

  • Origin: EnglishMeaning: Small birdAlternative Spellings & Variations: RenPeak Popularity: Wren has been gaining steam since 2013, finding its peak in 2020.