Christmas is upon us and some expectant parents are preparing to bring a yuletide baby into the world—and that includes births that happen on Christmas Day itself, as well as those that occur anytime during the holiday season. If you fall into that category and are wanting to give your newborn bundle of joy a name that celebrates the season, we have more than a few ideas for you. But first, what makes a name Christmassy, exactly?
Every pick on our list of Christmas names for babies meets one or more of the following criteria:
- A biblical name that is featured in the Christmas story (Gabriel, Joseph and Balthazar, to name a few).
- A name that has an obvious connection to holiday tradition (think: Rudolph and Claus).
- A non-religious name that represents the winter season (Aspen and Whittaker, for example).
- A name whose meaning has a connection to the Christmas story (i.e., names like Stella, which calls to mind the Star of Bethlehem, Angelica and Joy).
Without further ado, here’s our selection of the best Christmas names—both traditional and unique—that honor the holiday.