Holiday Inspired Word Names

The holiday season is a sensory feast; evoking the fragrances of pine needles and cinnamon, images of crystalline snow drifts and strings of softly twinkling rainbow lights, as well as feelings of warmth, joy, and happiness. While many words associated with Christmas have long been in use as given names, like Noel, Joy, and even Christmas itself, there are many other “scent-sational” choices out there just waiting to be discovered. Whether its the aromas of the holidays, or the decorations, or the simple joy of the season that you love most, there’s a plethora of names in each of these categories that could be a lovely choice for holiday baby. Many of the following appellations would make highly unusual, yet still beautiful choices; in the spirit of the holidays, I attempted to compile the most inspirational, rather than conventional, names:

Imagery:

Copper

Bronze

Jewel

Crimson

Silver

Bell

North

Star

Garnet (January’s birthstone)

Topaz (December’s birthstone)

December

Glow

Bright

Tinsel

Snow

Frost

Winter

Wreath

Garland

Trees and Flowers:

Pine

Aspen

Evergreen

Maple

Cypress

Balsam

Cedar

Spruce

Garland

Ivy

Holly

Poinsettia

Narcissa (another December’s birth flowers is the Narcissus)

Fraser (Fraser Fir)

Virtues and Feelings:

Jolly

Merrily

Merry

Feliz

Felicity

Jonty

Holiday

Charity

Jubilee

Epiphany

Gloria

Pax (meaning Peace)

Prosper

Cheer

Noble

Wish

Blythe

Religious Aspects:

Hymn

Noel

Bethlehem

Advent

Nativity

Saint

Christian

Shepherd

Dove

Drummer

Christmas

Heaven

Faith 

Miracle

Hope

Grace

Joy