Name: Winter
Meaning: The season; winter
Origin: English
Current Popularity: #315
Today is the solstice, the first day official day of winter in the northern hemisphere. What better name to feature than unisex Winter? Of the “season” names, it’s only the third most popular after Summer and Autumn.
Nickname Potential: Win/Wynn, Winnie
Associations: The winter season; the first name of actress Gretchen Mol’s daughter and the middle name of Nicole Ritchie and Joel Madden’s daughter, Harlow.
Similar Names: Aurora, Eloise, Everest, Florence, Freya, Ivy, Juniper, Juno, Kestrel, Luna, Lux, Nova, Olive, Seren, Silvius, Thea, Theron, Wren
Why We Love It: Autumn and Summer have been popular season names for decades, but Winter has only started getting some real traction in the new teens. It’s able to be familiar but sound unique and fresh, and the name feels serene yet fierce, elegant but tough. Though more popular as a name for girls, it has also been used for boys, though that usage does not fall in the top 1000.
Who Might Like It: Lovers of nature names, who don’t mind the common use (and in fact, embrace it) may love this strong, romantic name.