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The cold weather season is here — and winter names for boys are in full bloom.
For some of us, the winter months bring nothing more than a drop in temperature and the occasional overcast day. For others, it’s four months of blizzards, icy roads, daily shoveling and wind chill factors.
But let’s not forget about the lucky soon-to-be moms and dads who are preparing for a Christmas miracle.
With twinkling lights, crackling fireplaces and fresh snow on the ground, winter has a way of making everything feel more magical — especially when you’re counting down the days to meet your baby boy.
And these winter boy names are the perfect way to ring in the New Year.
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So, whether your due date falls during the height of the holiday season or in the quiet, cozy stretch of January and February, here’s a list of some of the most popular winter-themed names for baby boys.
Winter names inspired by the cold
The winter season is known for its frigid temperatures, snowy environments and fireplace attitude.
That’s why so many parents love choosing a name that’s inspired by the cold weather that they can’t wait to get rid of — or the warm, cozy nights they look forward to as they avoid the chill that comes with it.
In fact, there were 60 baby boys named Winter in the U.S. in 2024, per the Social Security Administration.
But if that’s too obvious of a name for you, then don’t worry. There are plenty others that are just as fitting for the cold weather season — and some that are so inconspicuous that no one will suspect a thing.
Frio — derived from the Spanish word frío, which directly translates to "cold."
Frost — comes from the Old English word forst or frost, meaning "freeze" or "ice."
Bayu — derived from the Indonesian and Sanskrit word bayu, which means "wind" or "breeze."
Gale — referring to the English word gale, meaning “strong wind”
Storm — derived from the Old English word storm, meaning "a tempest" or "violent wind."
Gavin — derived from the Old Welsh name Gawain, which means "white hawk."
Whitaker — comes from the Old English words hwit meaning "white" and aecer meaning "field."
Andri — comes directly from the Icelandic word andri, meaning “ski.”
Edur — derives from the Basque word edur, meaning “snow.”
Winter — comes directly from the name of the season itself.
Nevis — from the Spanish phrase Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, meaning “Our Lady of the Snows.”
Wynn — derives from the Welsh word gwyn, meaning “white” or “blessed.”
Alban — comes from the Latin word albus, meaning “white,” like snow.
Finn — comes directly from the Old Irish name and word finn, meaning “white” or “blessed.”
Nix — comes directly from the Latin word nix, meaning “snow.”
Eirwyn — derives from the Welsh elements eira, meaning “snow,” and gwen, meaning “white.”
Winter boy names inspired by Christmas
Having a baby on or near Christmas is one of the best gifts one can receive during the holidays.
Whether you’re drawn to names rooted in faith, nostalgic Christmas traditions or the magic of Santa and his helpers, these winter boy names celebrate everything that makes the holiday season feel so special.
Just look at the name Angel, which ranked 63rd in the U.S. in 2024, according to the SSA.
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Angel — or Angelo — not only has religious and biblical significance, meaning “messenger” in Greek, but can also be a direct reference to the angel many families put at the top of their Christmas tree every year.
Here are a few other winter-themed baby names inspired by the Christmas season itself.
Noel — means "Christmas" in French, the masculine form of Noelle
Felix — means "happy" or "lucky" in Latin, inspired by the phrase "Feliz Navidad"
Douglas — means "dark stream," inspired by the Douglas fir Christmas tree
Cole — means "coal," as in the coal left in stockings for those on Santa's naughty list
Garland — decorative wreaths or strands hung around the house during Christmas
Hollis — means "holly tree," the festive evergreen plant with red berries
Alvin — means “elf friend,” as in Santa's little helpers at the North Pole
Alfred — means "elf counsel" or "wise counselor," connecting to Santa's elves
Aubrey — means "elf ruler," another nod to Santa's workshop helpers
Christopher — derived from the Greek "Christ-bearer," also the formal name for Kris Kringle
Nicholas — taken from Saint Nicholas, the real person who inspired Santa Claus
Comet — one of Santa's original eight reindeer from "A Visit from St. Nicholas"
Rudolph — the most famous reindeer of all, with his shiny red nose
Mateo — Spanish form of Matthew, one of the Gospel writers, also means “gift of God”
Theodore — means "gift of God" in Greek, relating to the gifts exchanged on Christmas Day
Nathaniel — means "gift of God" in Hebrew, another name honoring the divine gift of Jesus
Jack — Jack Skellington from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and the snowman from “Jack Frost”
Ralphie — Ralphie Parker, the boy who wants a Red Ryder BB gun in "A Christmas Story"
Buddy — Buddy the Elf, Will Ferrell's character in "Elf"
Cornelius — Yukon Cornelius, a rugged Arctic explorer in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
Baby names inspired by winter storm names
You know how the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) oversees the naming of hurricanes?
The Weather Channel does something similar with winter storms every year and they released their list of winter storm names for the 2025-26 season in October. If you’re having a winter baby, this list is for you.
The list contains 26 names — one for each letter of the alphabet.
The winter storm names for 2024-25 included:
Anya, Blair, Cora, Demi, Enzo, Freya, Garnett, Harlow, Iliana, Jett, Kingston, Lola, Marisol, Nyla, Omari, Pascale, Quentin, Roman, Spencer, Theo, Usman, Vincenzo, Wilhelm, Xia, Ygenny, and Zahir.
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Here’s the list for this year’s winter storm names:
Alston — an English locational surname meaning “of the old manor or of the hillside.”
Bellamy — from the Old French words bel, meaning “beautiful,” and ami, meaning “friend.”
Chan — has various meanings depending on the origin, but primarily means “little one” in Chinese
Devin — can mean “descendent of a deer” in Irish or “divine” in English.
Ezra — comes directly from the Hebrew word ezra, meaning “help.”
Fern — comes from the English word for the plant. A masculine variant could be Fernando.
Gianna — Italian short form of Giovanna meaning “God is gracious.” Masculine form is Gianni.
Hernando — medieval Spanish form of Ferdinand meaning “brave traveler” or “bold journey.”
Iona — comes from the Island of Iona off Scotland. A masculine variant would be Ioan.
Joseline — comes from French name Jocelyn meaning “happy” or “joyful.” Masculine form is Jocelin.
Kadence — variant of Cadence meaning “rhythm” or “flow.” Can also spell it Kaydence.
Louise — French feminine form of Louis, which comes from Ludwig, meaning “famous in battle” in German.
Maizie — a common nickname for Margaret, meaning “pearl” in Greek. Masculine form could be Mette.
Nell — common nickname for Eleanor, Ellen and Penelope. Masculine variant could be Neil.
Obie — common nickname for Obadiah, Obed and Oberon.
Peyton — English surname meaning “Paega’s town.”
Quigley — Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Coigligh, meaning “descendant of Coigleach,” with Coigleach meaning “untidy.”
Rodrigo — Spanish and Italian form of Roderick, meaning “famous ruler” in Old German.
Santiago — comes from the Spanish word santo, meaning “saint,” and Yago, meaning “James.”
Tyrese — likely derived from the names Tyrone, Tyrell and Tyree.
Ulma — likely a variant of Alma, meaning “nourishing” in Latin. Masculine form could be Ulmo.
Viviana — comes from the Latin word vivus, meaning “alive.” Masculine form would be Viviano.
Wolfgang — comes from the German words wolf, meaning “wolf,” and gang, meaning “path” or “way.”
Ximena — feminine form of Ximeno, which is likely the Spanish form of Simon, meaning “hearing” or “listening” in Hebrew.
Yashi — likely means “fame,” “praise” or “glory” in Sanskrit.
Zeb — shortened form of Zebadiah, meaning “God has given” in Hebrew.
Baby boy names inspired by winter vacation spots
Who doesn’t love a good winter vacation spot? And I’m not talking about those destinations that make you forget that the cold exists. I’m talking about the vacation spots that fully embrace the cold season.
Destinations like Aspen, Colorado, or Whistler, British Columbia, where the winters are pure white.
These locations are known for their world-class ski resorts and charming mountain lodges, where you can enjoy a day of skiing, tubing, and snowboarding before cozying up by the fireplace with a hot beverage.
If you want to name your child after one of these places, then you’ll love these winter baby names!
Aspen — a famous mountain resort town located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, USA.
Everest — Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and China.
Everett — if you don’t like the name Everest for your baby boy, Everett is a bit more familiar.
Jasper — a town and park in the Canadian Rockies known for stunning mountain scenery, wildlife, and outdoor activities.
Tucker — an alpine-inspired condominium lodge located in the heart of Copper Mountain's Center Village.
Vail — a world-renowned mountain resort town famous for its massive ski resort in Colorado.
Sawyer — a popular, family-friendly hiking destination near Indian Lake in the Adirondack Mountains.
Alpine — relating to high mountains, especially the Alps, where the word originates from.
Summit — refers to the top of a mountain, but also correlates with Cascade Summit in Oregon.
Jackson — refers to Jackson Hole, a scenic, wide valley in Northwest Wyoming renowned for its stunning Teton mountain views.
Copper — a popular year-round mountain resort in Summit County in Copper, Colorado.
Golden — a mountain town in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, located in the Columbia Valley.
Wolf — refers to Wolf Creek Ski Area, a popular, family-owned resort in the San Juan Mountains.
Ross — a historic mountain city in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, Canada.
Baker — a prominent, glacier-covered, active stratovolcano in Washington's North Cascades.
Whether you’re inspired by snowy landscapes, festive traditions or the quiet beauty of winter itself, choosing winter-themed names is a meaningful way to honor the season your baby boy arrives in.
After all, winter may be cold, but welcoming a new baby during this time of year is anything but.
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It’s a season filled with anticipation, reflection and new beginnings — and the perfect moment to choose a name that will carry that cozy, powerful energy long after the snow melts.
