Christmas is already the most wonderful time of the year—and that feeling just grows tenfold if you’re expecting a new bundle of joy during the holidays. Just ask Alex Drummond: She and her husband, Mauricio, are expecting their baby girl around New Year’s Day.
For those with a similar timeline, you might be thinking about giving your baby a name inspired by the season. Since Christmas is filled with bounds of joy, warmth, and wonder stemming from so many meaningful traditions, it only makes sense to capture those feelings in your little one’s moniker. After all, they’re the greatest Christmas gift you could receive.
Whether you want a name that reflects the hope of the season, or one that honors cherished Christmas history, this list of baby names inspired by December 25 is sure to offer something special for your baby. There are Christmas baby names for girls and Christmas baby names for boys, ranging from classic to contemporary. You’ll even find names based around Christmas movies as well as the religious meaning of the holy holiday. So, read on for Christmas-inspired names that carry a touch of festive spirit.
Traditional Christmas Baby Names
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Noel Carol Kris Holly Nicholas Christian Claus Belle Joy NatalieChristmas Baby Names for Girls
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Hope Star Ivy Charity Clara December Ginger Avery Christine Grace Nora Nicole Stella Marie Juniper Dorothea Jane Angela Cady Cleo Elena Felicity Josephine Kandi Nicole Eira Esther Seraphina Elle Dove Ariadne Rachel Robin Clove MerryChristmas Baby Names for Boys
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Jack Ebenezer Cane Aaron Hollis Frasier Nick Rudy Levi Ash Aster Cole Luke Yule Jedidiah Paxton Noble Tate Nico Timothy Soloman Tannon Matthew Emmett Zane Michael Snowden Axel Dasher Winter Gabriel Kai Samuel Alden Forrest Clement MicahReligious-Inspired Christmas Baby Names
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Mary Joseph Jesus Faith Glory Gloria David Emmanuel Adam Heaven Bethany Jonah Zion Angel Evangeline Frank Noah Balthazar Herald Melchior Casparor ShepherdMovie-Inspired Christmas Baby Names 
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Marley Buddy Clarice Ralphie Susan Anya Kevin Cindy Jessica Charlie George Margo Max Clark Crystal Bailey Jovie Judy Scott Calvin Harper Mamas-to-Be, This Is for You
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