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The East Coast’s latest Snowmageddon had everything: shuttered schools, buried cars, travel chaos — and, of course, an explosion of joyful snow-day content all over social media. Because no matter how disruptive a winter storm can be, snow still taps into that childlike sense of wonder. It’s cozy, it’s nostalgic, and honestly, it’s a little bit magical.
Whether you’re leaning into winter vibes with seasonal DIYs or channeling that frosty charm into something more lasting, snowy days are the perfect inspiration for one thing we can’t get enough of: beautiful winter-inspired baby names. Scroll on for the dreamiest picks of the season.
Here are 12 baby names inspired by snow!
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Snow
Fresh, pure, and beautifully understated, Snow makes an unexpectedly evocative first or middle name. It instantly conjures a sense of softness and wonder, carrying the enduringly cheerful image of Disney’s Snow White. Playful yet elegant, Snow strikes that rare balance of feeling both whimsical and surprisingly wearable — a sweet, memorable choice for a middle name.
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Jonas
The Weather Channel only began naming winter storms in 2012, and “Jonas” felt like a particularly memorable pick. Yes, it’s a Greek variation of Jonah meaning “dove” — a symbol of peace and calm after the storm — but for many of us, the name now carries a far more pop-cultural association thanks to the Jonas Brothers. Long before it became a blizzard headline, Jonas already had global appeal, ranking among the top baby names in countries like Austria and Norway. Not bad for a name that manages to feel serene, stylish, and slightly nostalgic all at once.
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Neve
Neve — the Italian and Portuguese word for snow — has a sleek, wintry charm that feels both delicate and modern. It’s also the Anglicized form of the Irish name Niamh (traditionally pronounced “neev”). Many people recognize the name from actress Neve Campbell, who inherited her mother’s maiden name, and it received another pop-culture boost when Conan O’Brien chose it for his daughter. Simple, distinctive, and quietly luminous, Neve remains a perennial favorite.
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Lumi
Brit + Co founder Brit Morin chose this beautiful name for her daughter, and it’s easy to see why it resonates. Lumi is a radiant Finnish name meaning “snow,” blending softness with a subtle glow. Long beloved in Finland — where it ranks among the country’s most popular names — Lumi has a minimalist, modern feel that travels effortlessly across cultures. A more whimsical variation, Lumikki, offers a fairytale-like twist for those drawn to something a bit more distinctive.
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Eira
Pronounced AY-rah, this is one of several snow-related Welsh names: Eira, Eiry and Aneira mean snow, Eirwen means white as snow and Eirlys means snowdrop. Gwyneira (gwen-ay-ra) also means white snow.
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Yuki
This is a very common Japanese unisex name often seen in Manga/anime series, and one of its meanings is snow. Among its elaborations, Yukiko means snow child born in December, while Miyuki has the lovely meaning of deep beautiful snow, or silence of deep snow.
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Lixue
This name means pretty snow in Chinese. But though we’re all crushing on names with the the X-factor, the less than obvious pronunciation of this one, lee-SHWEH-EE would limit its use outside of Chinese culture.
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Nevada
The Spanish language contains several snowy words. This one means covered in snow; the American state was named for its snow-capped mountains. There were 23 babies named Nevada in 1900, 26 in 2013. Other possibilities are the simpler Neva and Nevara, which refers to the wholesomeness and purity of snow.
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Kari
Karli is a Turkish name meaning covered with snow. It’s pretty enough on its own, and also an obvious homophone for Carly.
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Nieves
Pronounced “nee-ay bays,” this is a Spanish name given in honor of the Virgin Maria Nuestra Senora de las Nieves, Our Lady of the Snows, which refers to a miracle she performed when snow didn’t melt on a day of August heat in Rome.
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Edur
Pronounced ED-oor, this Basque boy name is an unusual Ed name. The female version, Edurne (ed-oor-neh), is quite well used in Spain, where it has often been in the Top 100.
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Crystal
You could go in a completely different direction and reference the ice granules that comprise snowflakes. Crystal was a Top 20 name from 1978 to 1984 and still ranks in the 400s (though dropping precipitously). Still, it’s a far better choice than Flurry or Flake.
Are you inspired to give your baby a snow-capped inspired name? Tweet us @BritandCo and let us know!
This post has been updated and was originally published on Nameberry by Linda Rosenkrantz.
