The final month of the year is an important one. Someone's December could make or break their year. A good December means ending the year on a good note and setting up the next year for success. All of this makes baby boys born in the 12th month pretty special, in our humble opinion.
With so many holidays in its 31 days, December also makes for a cheerful month of celebrating with loved ones and being generous and grateful for our blessings. We think these lovely qualities should definitely be considered when choosing a name for December-born baby boys. Click ahead for 20 beautiful names for baby boys born in December.
NICHOLAS
For fans of Christmas, consider the baby boy name Nicholas. Yes, it is inspired of Saint Nick, aka Santa, but it's also a handsome and timeless name — much like the big guy himself.
FROST
Frost is a simple but definitely quirky baby boy name. Because December is a chilly month for many of us, we think it's quite apt for a family looking for a name that's more uncommon.
NOEL
Derived from the old French word for Christmas, Noel is an elegant baby name choice. It's perfect for baby boys born near or on Christmas Day.
ELON
No, this name isn't inspired by industrial designer Elon Musk. We think Elon is a fitting name choice for December-born baby boys because it's an anagram of the name Noel, which means Christmas in French. Clever, right?
KRIS
Nope, this name isn't short for Christopher. Using the spelling Kris is definitely a more uncommon take on a popular name. It's also inspired by good ol' Kris Kringle from Christmas.
JOSEPH
Joseph is one of the most popular names, and has been for decades, but we think it's a fitting choice for a December baby. With Hebrew origins, according to the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of the Virgin Mary and the man who raised Jesus.
BALTHAZAR
Balthazar is an undeniably strong name and we bet the baby boy graced with this name would be equally strong. The uncommon name comes from the Bible. He was one of the three wise men who brought a gift to baby Jesus after he was born.
DOUGLAS
The baby boy name Douglas has many nicknames to choose from, which is always a bonus. But the real reason we like this name for baby boys born in December is because it is reminiscent of Douglas fir trees, which are what Christmas trees usually are.
EMMANUEL
Emmanuel is an important biblical name that means "God is with us" in Hebrew. It's also the name of a popular Christmas hymn, which is why it's ideal for a December baby boy.
JACK
The name Jack stems from the name John, which means "God is gracious." However, we think Jack makes for a lovely winter-inspired baby boy name because it reminds us of the classic holiday character, Jack Frost.
YUKIO
Yukio is a popular Japanese baby boy name and it makes the list because it means "snow boy." How perfect is that for December babies?!
PINE
Want a name that's simple and straightforward but still reminiscent of December? Try Pine. Yep, the name has a Celtic origin and is inspired by the winter favorite tree, the pine tree.
GABRIEL
Gabriel is a sophisticated and striking choice for a baby boy. It's ideal for those babies born in December because it is the name of one of the seven archangels, the one who told Mary she was pregnant with Jesus, in fact.
AXEL
Meaning "peace" in the Scandinavian culture, Axel is a strong rock 'n' roll name for a handsome baby boy. We like it for a baby boy born in December since that's the month where we wish for peace for the entire world.
KAREEM
Aside from being a stunning name, Kareem means "generous." Since December is a month where people tend to be at their most giving and charitable, we think it's perfect for a baby boy born in the 12th month.
SOLOMON
The name Solomon is princely. It comes from the Hebrew word for "peaceful" — something every one hopes for in the holiday season — and is most often linked to the wise king from the Bible.
ASHER
The Jewish name Asher means "happy" or "blessed." We think that meaning is absolutely fitting for a baby born in December, which is a month where we reflect on our own blessings and feel so grateful.
CAYO
For parents who want their baby boy to stand out with something more unusual, consider the Spanish name Cayo. It means "rejoice," which encapsulates the ethos of the final month of the year.
ANDY
Christmas music is a pretty supreme genre of music. One of the kings of Christmas music is Andy Williams, who is behind the inspiration behind this baby name choice! We think Andy is such a fun choice on its own, too.
JESUS
What December baby name list would be complete without the inclusion of the name Jesus? With Jesus' birthday being celebrated in December, this makes it an appropriate choice.
