Christmas is just around the corner (isn’t it always, though, even when it’s against your will?), so it’s time for us to explore Christmas names! But we’re not just talking names that mean Christmas. We’re talking about names in fiction, and Christmas-related names that are pitch perfect for your dream Hallmark-esque, big city girl goes to small town and meets dreamy, flannel-wearing, Christmas Tree farmer screenplay or for your Grinchiest holiday story that subverts every holly jolly expectation.
Names that Mean Christmas
Names that mean “Christmas” or “Born on Christmas”
- Natala
- Natalia
- Natalie
- Natasha
- Noel
- Noelle
- Yul
Gifts that Keep on Giving
Names meaning “gift” or “blessing”
- Adea
- Alaine
- Amani
- Anna
- Benedict
- Blessing
- Davarsh
- Dorinda
- Edith
- Jana
- Janet
- Keona
- Matthew
- Miesha
- Mpho
- Ohanna
- Shay
- Suday
- Thaddeus
- Theodore
- Theodora
- Ukesh
- Yanis
- Zane
Christmas Adjacent Names
Grab-bag of Christmas-related names
- Angel
- Angela
- Angelica
- Belén
- Bethlehem
- Candy
- Carole
- Christian
- Christina
- December
- Dove
- Eve
- Faith
- Felix
- Gloria
- Grace
- Hope
- Joy
- Meri
- Paloma
- Pax
Make the Yuletide Bright
Names that mean “light” or “star”
- Anwar
- Celeste
- Celestia
- Eleanor
- Estrella
- Helen
- Khanya
- Lucian
- Lux
- Luz
- Nora
- Star
- Stella
Yuletide Greenery
Names of Christmasy plants and flowers
- Amaryllis
- Cedar
- Cypress
- Ever
- Garland
- Ginger
- Holly
- Ivy
- Juniper
- Narcissa
- Tannen
- Rose
Cold and Snowy Names
Names that mean “snow, frost, or cold”
- Aisi
- Alaska
- Aneira
- Ayaz
- Beira
- Bianca
- Blanche
- Boreas
- Crystal
- Edurne
- Eira
- Elsa
- Fionn
- Freya
- Frost
- Haukea
- Hima
- Ísdís
- Isolde
- Lumi
- Nevada
- Neve
- Nivia
- Pyry
- Snow
- Snowden
- Winter
Bah, Humbug Names
Sometimes a Christmas story needs a grump, or a person in search of joy. Names that mean “empty, sorrow, or bitter”
- Bronagh
- Casimir
- Cassian
- Cassius
- Darcy
- Deirdre
- Dempsey
- Desdemona
- Dolores
- Ebeneezer
- Gideon
- Leah
- Lola
- Malcolm
- Mallory
- Mara
- Mortimer
- Rue
- Tristan
- Zero
Let’s Get Biblical
Biblical names related to the story of Christ’s birth
- Balthazar
- Christopher
- Emmanuelle
- Gabriel
- Jasper
- Jesus
- Joseph
- Mary
- Melichor
Santa, Baby
Santa-related baby names (Fun fact: In the 1970s, someone decided that Mrs. Claus’s first name was the then very popular “Jessica.”)
- Blitz
- Claus
- Dance
- Dash
- Donner
- Klaus
- Nicholas
- Nico
- Nicole
- Nikki
- North
- Rudolph
A Christmas Story
Names alluding to famous characters from your favorite Christmas movie classics
- Bailey
- Bob
- Clark
- Jack
- Jadis
- Ralpie
- Sally
- Tim
- Zuzu
What do you think? Did we miss any good Christmas-related names?
If you are still interested in finding that perfect character name for your story, check out our 10 Tips for Picking a Character Name. Or look into our archive and browse through one of our many other name lists for character naming ideas!