Winter Names For Girls That Are Perfect For A Holiday Baby

Winter has a way of slowing everything down.

The air turns crisp, the days grow shorter and suddenly the world feels quieter, softer and more reflective. It’s the season of bundled layers, rosy cheeks and memories that linger long after winter fades.

And for parents-to-be, winter isn’t just a season — it’s a countdown.

There’s something poetic about having a baby girl while the world feels hushed and still, as if it’s making room for her arrival. Each snowfall, flicker of candlelight and cozy night is part of the story you’re creating.

And giving her a meaningful name is a big part of that journey.

So whether your little girl is arriving during the heart of the holidays or in the calm stretch of late winter, these winter names for girls help capture the beauty, softness and wonder of the season she’s born into.

Winter names for girls inspired by cold weather

winter names for girls that bring warmth charm and a touch of seasonal sparkle — Gisela Videla / Pexels

One of the most obvious winter names for girls is, of course, Winter (or Wynter).

Just look at Debby Ryan and Josh Dun, who announced the birth of their first child together on Dec. 13 — a baby girl they named Felix Winter, which was fitting since she was born on a “cold supermoon.”

And they’re not the only celebrities to give their child the name Winter.

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden welcomed their first child — a daughter named Harlow Winter Kate — in January 2008, while singer Alanis Morissette and Mario Treadway share a son named Winter Mercy.

Here are a few other winter girl names to consider for your future daughter!

Khione — variant of Chione, which is Greek for “snow.” Chione is the Greek goddess of snow and winter.

Apricity — from the English word apricity, meaning “the warmth of the sun in winter.”

Bianca — Italian cognate of Blanche, meaning “white,” which can refer to the color of snow.

Blanca — Spanish and Catalan cognate of Blanche, meaning “white,” as in snow.

Eira — comes directly from the Welsh word eira, meaning “snow.”

Eirwen — from the Welsh elements eira, meaning “snow,” and gwen, meaning “white” or “blessed.”

Icelyn — combination of the English word ice and Welsh element llyn, meaning “lake.”

Glacia — feminized form of the word glacier, referring to a body of dense ice that forms on land.

Gwyneira — from the Welsh elements gwyn, meaning “white,” and eira, meaning “snow.”

Lumi — comes directly from the Finnish word lumi, meaning “snow.”

Nivea — from the Latin word niveus, meaning “snow-white” and Latin word nivis, meaning “of snow.”

Olwen — from the Welsh elements ol, meaning “footprint,” and gwen, meaning “white.”

Winter — comes directly from the name of the season itself.

Stormy — derived from the Old English word storm, meaning "a tempest" or "violent wind."

Ember — from the English word ember, referring to a small piece of burning coal or wood.

Alba — feminine form of Albus, which comes from the Latin word albus, meaning “white” or “bright.”

Garnet — from the name of a precious stone and the birthstone of January.

Amethyst — from the name of a purple precious stone and the birthstone of February.

Violet — from the name of a purple flower and the primary birth flower of February.

Iris — from the Greek word iris, meaning “rainbow,” and the birth flower for February.

Winter girl names inspired by the holiday season

You’d be surprised at just how festive winter-themed names can get this time of year.

Just look at Natalie, the 73rd most popular girl’s name in the U.S. in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration. Natalie comes from the Latin phrase natale domini, meaning Christmas Day.

Caroline, which ranked 92nd in 2024, sounds a lot like “caroling,” as in a Christmas carol.

If you’re due on or around Dec. 25, then winter names can be as festive as you want — so let’s deck these names with boughs of holly and see what type of sleigh-tastic winter girl names are out there!

Natalia — means “Christmas” in Latin, via natale domini (Christmas Day)

Natasha — Russian diminutive of Natalya, via Natalia

Noelle — feminine form of Noel, which means “Christmas” in French

Carol — a Christmas carol is a Christmas-themed song or moral story

Holly — evergreen plant with red berries used in Christmas decorations and wreaths

Angela — feminine form of Angel, inspired by the angels at the top of Christmas trees

Ivy — climbing evergreen plant featured in the classic Christmas carol "The Holly and the Ivy"

North — as in the North Pole, where Santa Claus and his elves live and make toys

Christina — feminine form of Christian, meaning "follower of Christ"

Nicolette — French diminutive of Nicole, another variation of Nicholas

Myra — the ancient city in Turkey where Saint Nicholas served as bishop

Belen — Spanish word for Bethlehem, the city where Jesus was born

Mary — the mother of Jesus and central figure in the Nativity story

Dorothy — means "gift of God," just as Jesus was God's gift to the world

Jovie — means "gift of God," just as Jesus was God's gift to the world

Cindy Lou — Cindy Lou Who, the sweet little girl from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

Bailey — George Bailey, the main character in "It's a Wonderful Life"

Clarice — Rudolph's love interest in "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"

Belle — means "beautiful" in French, but also inspired by jingle bells

Meredith — means “greatness” in Welsh, but also similar to "merry" in "Merry Christmas"

Baby girl names inspired by winter storm names

Every year, The Weather Channel releases a list of 26 winter storm names to use during the season.

These names are chosen to help the public better track and prepare for major winter weather events — and you’d be surprised at just how bold, memorable and surprisingly beautiful the winter names are.

For example, the winter storm names for the 2024-25 season 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.

Here’s a look at The Weather Channel’s list of winter storm names in 2025-26, released in October:

Alston — an English surname meaning “of the hillside.” Feminine form could be Alstina.

Bellamy — from the Old French words bel, meaning “beautiful,” and ami, meaning “friend.” Also spelled Bellami or Bellamie.

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. Feminine form could by Devyn, Devina, Devon or Divine.

Ezra — comes directly from the Hebrew word ezra, meaning “help.” Feminine forms include Ezri, Esra, Ezzie, Azra and Ezrah.

Fern — comes from the English word for the plant.

Gianna — Italian short form of Giovanna meaning “God is gracious.”

Hernando — Spanish form of Ferdinand meaning “brave traveler” or “bold journey.” Feminine forms include Hernanda or Fernanda.

Iona — comes from the Island of Iona off Scotland, means “island.”

Joseline — comes from French name Jocelyn meaning “happy” or “joyful.”

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.

Nell — common nickname for Eleanor, Ellen and Penelope.

Obie — common nickname for Obadiah, Obed and Oberon. Can go with Obia to make it more feminine.

Peyton — English surname meaning “Paega’s town.” Can also be spelled Payton.

Quigley — Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Coigligh, meaning “descendant of Coigleach,” with Coigleach meaning “untidy.” A more feminine name would be Quinnley.

Rodrigo — Spanish and Italian form of Roderick, meaning “famous ruler” in Old German. Feminine form is Rodriga.

Santiago — comes from the Spanish word santo, meaning “saint,” and Yago, meaning “James.” Feminine variants include Santiaga, Santia, Santina and Santiana.

Tyrese — likely derived from the names Tyrone, Tyrell and Tyree. Feminine form can be Theresa.

Ulma — likely a variant of Alma, meaning “nourishing” in Latin.

Viviana — comes from the Latin word vivus, meaning “alive.”

Wolfgang — comes from the German words wolf, meaning “wolf,” and gang, meaning “path” or “way.” Can go with Wolfhild or Wulfwynn to sound more feminine.

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.Feminine form would be Zebidah.

Baby names inspired by winter vacation spots

Is pregnancy causing you to skip your annual winter vacation this year?

If so, then you can honor some of your favorite winter vacation spots with a beautiful and meaningful name — whether it’s a city you frequent or a resort you hope to travel to with your incoming baby girl.

While this winter may look a little different, these winter girl names are inspired by the destinations that bring you joy, spark nostalgia and remind you of the adventures waiting on the other side of pregnancy.

So, pack your bags, strap your snowboard on tight and start dreaming up a name that captures all the cozy, adventurous winter vibes you love.

Vail — a world-renowned mountain resort town famous for its massive ski resort in Colorado.

Alta — a renowned, historic ski-only mountain in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, near Salt Lake City.

Louise — a stunning, glacier-fed turquoise lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.

Sky — refers to Big Sky, a renowned mountain community and resort area in Southwest Montana.

Alyeska — a major ski resort in Girdwood, Alaska, located about 40 miles south of Anchorage.

Dillon — a scenic mountain town in Summit County, nestled in the Rocky Mountains.

Copper — a popular year-round mountain resort in Summit County in Copper, Colorado.

Kelowna — a vibrant city in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada.

Golden — a mountain town in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, located in the Columbia Valley.

Heavenly — a large ski resort straddling the California-Nevada border at South Lake Tahoe.

Aspen — a famous mountain resort town located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, USA.

Eden — a scenic mountain community in Ogden Valley, known for its Powder Mountain.

Crystal — Washington's largest ski area near Mt. Rainier.

Sierra — a major mountain range in Western North America (eastern California and western Nevada).

Fernie — a charming mountain town in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, nestled in the Rocky Mountains.

Loveland — a "Sweetheart City" gateway to the Rockies in Northern Colorado.

Rose — a prominent peak and ski area in the Carson Range of Nevada, between Reno and Lake Tahoe.

Kimberley — a mountain town in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, known as the "Bavarian City of the Rockies.”

Eldora — a small, historic community and a popular ski area in Colorado, USA.

Diamond — a community-owned ski area in Incline Village, Nevada, on the north shore of Lake Tahoe.

Whether you’re drawn to winter names inspired by snowfall, holiday traditions, powerful winter storms or the mountain towns that feel like a second home, winter offers no shortage of beautiful inspiration.

After all, winter may be chilly, but welcoming a baby during this season is filled with warmth.

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And just like winter season itself, winter girl names like these remind us that even in the coldest, stillest moments of the year, something truly special is beginning — and your baby girl is at the center of it.