Christmas Names For Boys: 125 Festive Male Names

Looking For Christmas Names For Your Baby Boy? Read 125 Holiday Themed Festive Names For Boys

If you’re due to have a baby boy during the festive season, you might be looking for Christmas names for boys.

Our list of holiday-themed names for boys include names related to the festive seasons, cute Christmas names for boys that reflect winter, or nature themed names that are tied to the holidays.

Why Pick A Christmas Name For Your Baby Boy?

Giving your baby boy a Christmas themed name is a good way to mark when they were born – Christmas is a special time that invokes feelings of happiness and joy, and giving your child a holiday name will always evoke happy memories.

It might be your favourite season, or one you associate strongly with. Or you might love Wintery names.

Read our Christmas baby names for boys, including traditional holiday names, ones that mean winter, snow, or white, along with boys winter nature names and the best festive girl name, along with cute Christmas names for boys.

105 Boys Christmas Names

Christmas Names For A Boy

What is a good Christmas name for a girl? If your baby girl is born in our around Christmas, maybe you’d like a festive name for her? If you’re looking for a festive girl name, these girl’s names are all names that are strongly associated with Christmas time or traditions. Or, these are names formed of words associated with Christmas – including Christ and Eve.

1. Balthazar – Babylonian origin, meaning “Baal protects the king.” Another of the Three Wise Men who brought gifts to Jesus.
2. Casper – Persian origin, meaning “treasurer.” One of the traditional names of the Three Wise Men (Magi).
3. Christian – Latin origin, meaning “follower of Christ.” Tied directly to the reason for Christmas: the birth of Christ.
4. Claus – German origin, short form of Nicholas, meaning “people’s victory.” Refers to Santa Claus, the beloved Christmas gift-giver.
5. Emmanuel – Hebrew origin, meaning “God is with us.” A name for Jesus Christ used in the Bible, especially in Christmas readings.
6. Felix – Latin origin, meaning “happy” or “fortunate.” Reflects the joy and happiness of the Christmas season.
7. Gabriel – Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my strength.” The angel who announced the birth of Jesus to Mary.
8. Jack – English origin, short for John, meaning “God is gracious.” Associated with “Jack Frost,” a mythical figure tied to winter and snow.
9. Jesus – Hebrew origin, meaning “God saves.” Central figure of Christmas, celebrated as the Son of God.
10. Joseph – Hebrew origin, meaning ‘He will add.’ Earthly father of Jesus and central figure in the nativity story.
11. Nicholas – Greek origin, meaning ‘victory of the people.’ Inspired by Saint Nicholas, the historical figure behind Santa Claus.
12. Noel – French origin, meaning “Christmas.” Means “Christmas” in French; a classic holiday name.
13. North – English origin, meaning “northern region.” Refers to the North Pole, home of Santa Claus.
14. Pax – Latin origin, meaning “peace.” A Christmas theme, symbolizing peace on Earth and goodwill.
15. Peace – English origin, literal meaning. A virtue often emphasized during the Christmas season.
16. Rudolph – German origin, meaning “famous wolf.” The famous red-nosed reindeer who leads Santa’s sleigh.
17. Shepherd – English origin, meaning “one who herds sheep. Symbolic of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus in Bethlehem.
18. Tannen – German origin, meaning “fir tree.” Inspired by Tannenbaum, the German word for Christmas tree.
19. Winters – English origin, meaning “of the winter.” Reflects the season in which Christmas occurs.
20. Yule – Old English origin, meaning “winter solstice festival.” Refers to ancient and modern Christmas festivities.

Christmas Babies: Boy Names That Mean Winter

You might be on the lookout for a winter name for your Christmas-born son. The following are names that mean winter, white or snow:

1. Alban : Latin / “White” or “bright”
2. Arjun : Sanskrit / “White,” “bright,” or “silver”
3. Artic : Modern/English / Inspired by “Arctic,” meaning cold, snowy region
4. Aspen : English / “Winter tree”
5. Auberon : Germanic / “Noble bear” (associated with wintry forests)
6. Biel : Catalan / “White”
7. Blanchet : French / “Little white one”
8. Blanco : Spanish / “White”
9. Boris : Slavic / “Snow leopard” (folk interpretation)
10. Candide : Latin/French / “White,” “pure,” or “innocent”
11. Eira : Welsh / “Snow” (used for boys in some cultures)
12. Eirwen : Welsh / “White as snow”
13. Fannar : Icelandic / “Snowdrift”
14. Finlay : Scottish / “Fair-haired warrior”
15. Frost : English / “Frost” or “frozen”
16. Gwyneira : Welsh / “Blessed snow”
17. Haukea : Hawaiian / “White snow”
18. Himadri : Sanskrit (Indian) / “Snow mountain” (Himalayas)
19. Jökull : Icelandic / “Glacier”
20. Kari : Norse / “Gust of wind” or “covered with snow”
21. Lixue : Chinese / “Beautiful snow”
22. Lumi : Finnish / “Snow” (more common for girls but unisex)
23. Nevada : Spanish / “Snowfall” or “snow-covered” (also a US state)
24. Nevin : Irish / “Little saint” or interpreted as “snowy”
25. Quilo : Roman Mythology / God of the North Wind
26. Shiro : Japanese / “White” (can also mean “castle”)
27. Snowden : English / “Hill of snow”
28. Tirian : Literary / A Narnian king
29. Tuhin : Sanskrit (Indian) / “Snow,” “ice,” or “frost”
30. Tushar : Sanskrit / “Snow,” “frost,” or “cold”
31. Whittaker : English / “White field”
32. Witold : Slavic / “White ruler” (from ‘wit’ = white)
33. Wynter : English / “Winter” (modern spelling)
34. Yuki : Japanese / “Snow” or “happiness”
35. Zephyr : Greek / “West wind” (cool seasonal wind)

New Year Names for Boys

You might want a Christmas name for your son that signifies a fresh start, relating to the upcoming new year. The following boys names mean dawn, fresh, new or hope.

1. Aadi : Sanskrit / “Beginning” or “first”
2. Altan : Turkish / “Red dawn” (symbol of a new day)
3. Anastasius : Greek / “Resurrection” or “rebirth”
4. Arata : Japanese / “Fresh” or “new”
5. Aroon : Thai/Sanskrit / “Dawn”
6. Aurian : Latin / “Golden” or “dawn-like”
7. Basant : Hindi/Punjabi / “Spring” (season of renewal)
8. Dagian : English (rare) / “Dawn”
9. Dayan : Indian (Hindi) / “Compassionate” (sign of renewed humanity)
10. Fajr : Arabic / “Dawn” (first light of day)
11. Genesis : Greek / “Origin” or “birth”
12. Haruki : Japanese / “Shining brightly” or “spring child”
13. Irvin : English/Celtic / “Fresh water” (symbol of renewal)
14. Janus : Roman Mythology / God of beginnings, doorways, and New Year
15. Lucian : Latin / “Light” (symbol of a new day)
16. Naveen : Sanskrit / “New” or “beautiful”
17. Navid : Persian / “Good news” or “glad tidings”
18. Navin : Sanskrit / “New” or “fresh”
19. Nazar : Arabic / “Fresh look” or “sight”
20. Neo : Greek / “New”
21. Nouvel : French / “New”
22. Nova : Latin / “New” (usually feminine, but unisex)
23. Ori : Hebrew / “My light” (symbolic of new light)
24. Orian : Latin / “Dawn” or “rising”
25. Phoenix : Greek Mythology / A mythical bird symbolizing rebirth
26. Rene : French/Latin / “Reborn”
27. Rohit : Sanskrit / “Red horizon” or “rising sun”
28. Savar : Indian (Sanskrit) / “New day” or “tomorrow”
29. Shachar : Hebrew / “Dawn” or “morning light”
30. Siro : Basque / “New beginning” (rare)
31. Taner : Turkish / “Born at dawn”
32. Vihaan : Sanskrit / “Dawn” or “beginning of a new era”
33. Xavier : Arabic/Basque / “Bright” or “new house”
34. Ziyaan : Arabic / “Brightness” or “light of new hope”
35. Zoran : Slavic / “Dawn” or “beginning of light”
36. Zubair : Arabic / “Pure” or “innocent”

Seasonal Nature Names For Boys

You might want to give a Christmas name for a boy with a nature theme. All these names are nature and plant-inspired names with a festive twist.

1. Alpine : Latin/English / From “Alps,” evokes snowy mountain imagery
2. Ash : English / Tree name; also associated with ash from winter fires
3. Aspen : English / A type of tree that thrives in cold, snowy areas
4. Birch : English / Slender tree common in northern winter forests
5. Blizzard : English / Intense snowstorm; rare but bold nature name
6. Boreas : Greek Mythology / God of the North Wind and winter
7. Cedar : English / Evergreen tree known for strength and resilience
8. Drift : Modern/Nature / From “snowdrift” – smooth banks of fallen snow
9. Ember : English / Glowing coal – warmth during cold seasons
10. Everest : English / After the snowy mountain, symbolizing greatness
11. Fir : English / A type of evergreen associated with winter/Christmas
12. Frost : English / Icy covering; crisp cold air
13. Glacier : English / Massive, slow-moving ice formation
14. Glenn : Gaelic / “Valley” – peaceful winter valleys
15. Hawk : English / Bird of prey active even in cold seasons
16. Hollis : English / “Dweller at the holly trees”
17. Icelyn : Modern / Derived from “ice”; soft, wintry tone
18. Jökull : Icelandic / “Glacier”
19. Linden : English/Germanic / Tree name; winter-resistant species
20. Nevada : Spanish / “Snowfall” or “snow-covered”
21. North : English / Refers to cold northern regions
22. Oakley : English / “Oak wood” – trees that stay strong through winter
23. Orin : Irish / “White” or “pale” – winter-like in tone
24. Pine : English / Evergreen tree symbolizing endurance
25. River : English / Symbol of frozen or flowing water in winter
26. Rowan : Gaelic / Tree with red berries that brightens snowy landscapes
27. Shepherd : English / Symbolic of nativity, wintertime imagery
28. Slate : English / Cold-toned rock, used metaphorically in winter names
29. Snowden : English / “Hill of snow”
30. Storm : English / Fierce winter weather
31. Tundra : Modern/Nature / Cold, treeless arctic landscape
32. Vale : English / “Valley” – quiet, snow-covered land
33. Wolf : Germanic / Symbol of wild winter creatures
34. Wynter : English (modern) / Variant of “Winter”

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