There’s a good reason many of us look forward to this time of year! It’s the holiday season, and there's a lot to celebrate between Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah, the Winter Solstice, and more. This time of year often means we’re busy trying to get everything done in a time crunch, but there’s so much magic in the air too — and magic can be just the spark when trying to settle on a baby name.
If you’re expecting a baby girl or need more on your “maybe” name list for girls, why not look to the holidays for inspiration? There’s a variety of different holiday-themed names to consider, ranging from unique names we don’t hear too often to those classic names that ever go out of style.
We’ve started the research for you with these 17 baby girl names inspired by the most magical time of the year.
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Tinsley
Popularity rank in the US: #715
Meaning: Shiny metallic tree trimming
Tinsley isn’t a common name, and it’s not one that is rooted in a whole lot of history like other names on this list. That means it’s perfect for parents who want something more modern-sounding for their little girl but still want to be able to have that happy holiday feel.
The name is inspired by the metallic tree dressing for Christmas, and it’s a gender-neutral option. It works for parents who like last names as first names as well.
Carole
Popularity rank in the US: #13668
Meaning: joyous song, a carol
There are a couple different ways to spell Carole, either with the “e” or without: Carrol, Carroll, Carryl, or Caryl all mean the same thing. The name is a more feminine-sounding take on the classic boy name Charles.
The holiday season is synonymous with classic songs we all bust out during this time, and caroling is a tradition a lot of families participate in. Whether we’re sitting at home and singing with family or serenading our neighbors, going door-to-door to spread the cheer, this name gives all those memory-making vibes.
Faith
Popularity rank in the US: #136
Meaning: Being sure of what you hope for
There isn’t one exact definition for the word faith, but the word comes with the vibe of really believing in something and holding hope. Those are beautiful connotations for a baby girl name and especially for parents who are hoping to have a name that brings the spirit of the holiday season along with it.
The word has its root in the Latin fides (which means confidence, belief), and for many families, it embodies the religious aspect of the holiday season. But others like how positive and uplifting the name is, too.
Joy
Popularity rank in the US: #396
Meaning: delight or great happiness
If we were to task you with singing a holiday song that had the word “joy” in it, there’s a good chance you’d be able to do that. The name is synonymous with the holiday season, plus it’s the emotion and feeling we want to embody when we’re celebrating with family.
The word — and the name — is Latin in origin, meaning “great pleasure, happiness,” and started to be used as a name for girls back in the 17th century. This is a beautiful holiday name idea that isn't too obviously Christmas-themed.
Eve
Popularity rank in the US: #471
Meaning: Life, living, lively
The name Eve has been around for a really long time, and in some religions the name holds some importance. It's tied to the “first woman,” and is of Latin and Hebrew origin, meaning "life" or "animal."
However, there’s also a lovely holiday vibe to the name as well. Eve also translates to mean “the day or period of time immediately before an event or occasion,” like Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve.
Shakira
Meaning: Thankful
The blessing of a baby girl born around Thanksgiving is the best source of gratitude. So name her Shakira, which means "thankful" in Arabic.
The name is gaining traction for Hispanic and African American babies, partly because of the popularity of Colombian pop singer Shakira and the character of Shakira in the TV show Timeblazers, played by actress Jasmine Richards.
