300+ Winter Inspired Girl Names (Frosty, Beautiful & Magical Choices)

Winter baby on the way? There’s something absolutely enchanting about naming a daughter after the most magical season of the year.

Picture this: snowflakes dancing outside the hospital window, the world wrapped in a blanket of white, and you’re holding your newborn wondering what name could possibly capture all that winter wonder.

I’ll never forget the December morning my niece was born during the first snowfall of the season. Her parents named her Winter Grace, and watching her grow into that name—strong, serene, beautiful—made me fall in love with winter-inspired names forever.

There’s just something special about names that carry the quiet magic of snowfall, the sparkle of frost on morning windows, or the cozy warmth of a winter evening by the fire.

Trust me, if you’re drawn to winter names, you’re not alone. These frosty, beautiful choices are having a major moment right now, and I’m about to show you exactly why, plus give you 300+ stunning options to choose from.

Classic Winter Girl Names (Timeless Beauties)

Let’s start with the classics—these names directly reference winter elements and have serious staying power. They’re the ones your daughter won’t have to spell repeatedly, but they’re distinctive enough to feel special.

• Winter – English, the season itself; bold, memorable, and increasingly popular
• Snow/Snowe – English, pure and serene; minimalist and striking
• Neve/Nieve – Italian/Spanish for “snow”; elegant with international flair
• Holly – English, winter berry plant; classic Christmas connection that’s never dated
• Ivy – English, winter evergreen; sophisticated, literary, and vintage-cool
• Noelle/Noella – French, “Christmas”; warm, festive, and timelessly elegant
• Natalie/Natalia – Latin, “born on Christmas Day”; sophisticated and globally recognized
• Carol/Carole – English, Christmas song; vintage charm that’s ripe for revival
• Eira – Welsh for “snow”; short, distinctive, and beautifully simple
• Bianca – Italian for “white”; romantic, classic, and Shakespeare-approved
• Blanche – French for “white”; vintage sophistication with Southern belle vibes
• Crystal – English, ice formation; sparkling and bright with 80s nostalgia appeal
• December – Latin, the month; unique, meaningful, and increasingly trendy
• Elsa – German, popularized by Frozen; icy, regal, and cultural phenomenon
• Frost – English, ice crystals; edgy, nature-inspired, and gender-neutral cool
• Glacier – French, slow-moving ice; powerful, unique, and environmentally evocative
• Icicle – English, hanging ice formation; whimsical, rare, and winter-perfect
• January – Latin, winter month; fresh start symbolism and calendar cool
• Juniper – Latin, winter berry tree; botanical, trendy, and nickname-rich
• Kristal/Krystal – Greek variant of Crystal; alternative spelling with personality
• Lucia/Lucy – Italian, “light”; celebrates winter solstice festival of light
• Mistletoe – English, winter plant; festive, unusual, and kissing-tradition sweet
• Neva – Spanish/Slavic for “snow”; international appeal with soft sound
• Nicolette – French, feminine of Nicholas; holiday connection with French elegance
• Olwen – Welsh, “white footprint”; mythological winter connection and rare beauty
• Pearl – English, December birthstone; classic elegance with vintage revival
• Robin – English, winter bird; cheerful, nature-inspired, and gender-neutral
• Snowdrop – English, early winter flower; delicate, rare, and literary
• Star – English, winter night sky; celestial, simple, and increasingly popular
• Stella – Latin for “star”; elegant celestial name with timeless appeal
• Stormy/Storm – English, winter weather; dramatic, bold, and meteorological cool
• Whitley – English, “white meadow”; gentle, pretty, and Southern-inspired
• Wren – English, small winter bird; trendy, literary, and nature-perfect
• Yuki – Japanese for “snow”; international, beautiful, and cross-cultural
• Alaska – Place name, winter wilderness; adventurous, bold, and geographical cool
• Alpine – English, mountain reference; strong, nature-inspired, and sporty
• Angel/Angela – Greek, Christmas symbolism; heavenly, traditional, and spiritual
• Aspen – English, winter tree; trendy, nature-based, and ski-resort chic
• Aurora – Latin, winter northern lights; magical, celestial, and princess-perfect
• Belle – French for “beautiful”; Beauty and the Beast winter rose connection
• Bruma – Latin for “winter”; rare, sophisticated, and directly seasonal
• Chione – Greek goddess of snow; mythological, unique, and pronunciation-distinctive
• Eirwen – Welsh, “white as snow”; poetic, rare, and melodically beautiful
• Emanuelle – Hebrew, “God is with us”; Christmas meaning with spiritual depth
• Evangeline – Greek, “bearer of good news”; Christmas gospel connection and Southern charm
• Garnet – English, January birthstone; rich, gemstone-inspired, and color-evocative
• Gwendolyn – Welsh, “white ring/circle”; classic with winter meaning and nickname-rich
• Haukea – Hawaiian for “white snow”; tropical-winter fusion and cultural uniqueness
• Ingrid – Scandinavian, winter goddess association; strong, Nordic, and vintage-cool
• Merry – English, Christmas joy; cheerful, festive, and warm-hearted

For more timeless options, check out these classic girl names that pair beautifully with winter themes.

Mythological & Magical Winter Names (Enchanting Choices)

Now we’re getting into the really magical territory. These names pull from winter mythology, folklore, and fantastical winter associations—perfect for parents who want something with deeper storytelling potential.

• Andromeda – Greek, winter constellation; celestial, mythological, and galaxy-gorgeous
• Artemis – Greek goddess of winter hunt; powerful, mythological, and increasingly trendy
• Astrid – Scandinavian, “divine strength”; winter goddess connection and Nordic cool
• Auberon – English, Oberon variant; Shakespearean winter fairy king (can work for girls!)
• Briar – English, winter thorny plant; Sleeping Beauty winter connection and edgy-sweet
• Cassiopeia – Greek, winter constellation; regal, celestial, and nickname-friendly
• Circe – Greek, winter witch; mythological, powerful, and literary
• Cressida – Greek, winter character in literature; literary, sophisticated, and Shakespeare-approved
• Daphne – Greek, winter laurel connection; mythological, botanical, and vintage-revival
• Edelweiss – German, alpine winter flower; rare, romantic, and Sound of Music sweet
• Elara – Greek, Jupiter’s moon/mythology; celestial, unique, and astronomy-inspired
• Endora – Hebrew/fictional, winter witch connection; magical, bold, and Bewitched nostalgic
• Enya – Irish, “little fire” (warmth in winter); musical, Celtic, and new-age mystical
• Eponine – French, Les Misérables winter character; literary, tragic-beautiful, and musical
• Eris – Greek goddess, winter mythology; powerful, edgy, and short-strong
• Esmeralda – Spanish, winter emerald; romantic, vibrant, and Disney-connected
• Evangeline – Greek, winter poetry by Longfellow; romantic, literary, and Southern-belle
• Faye/Fay – English, fairy; magical, delicate, and vintage-simple
• Fenella – Celtic, “white shoulders”; poetic, rare, and melodically beautiful
• Freya – Norse winter goddess; powerful, mythological, and massively trending
• Galatea – Greek, winter nymph; mythological, elegant, and art-inspired
• Guinevere – Welsh, “white wave”; Arthurian legend winter imagery and regal-romantic
• Hecate – Greek winter/dark goddess; powerful, mysterious, and witchy-cool
• Hermione – Greek, winter character in Shakespeare; literary, strong, and Harry Potter beloved
• Idalia – Greek, winter mythology reference; romantic, rare, and vowel-beautiful
• Iolanthe – Greek, “violet flower” (winter bloom); operatic, elegant, and Gilbert-Sullivan literary
• Isolde – Welsh/German, winter romance legend; tragic, romantic, and operatic-beautiful
• Juno – Roman goddess, winter month connection; powerful, classic, and movie-cool
• Khione – Greek snow goddess; mythological, unique, and directly winter-perfect
• Linnea – Scandinavian, winter flower; botanical, Nordic, and soft-beautiful
• Lorelei – German, winter Rhine legend; mystical, romantic, and siren-magical
• Lunara – Latin-inspired, winter moon; invented but celestial and fantasy-perfect
• Lyra – Greek, winter constellation; musical, celestial, and His Dark Materials literary
• Mab – Celtic winter fairy queen; mythological, short-powerful, and Shakespeare-referenced
• Melisande – French, winter opera/legend; romantic, sophisticated, and fairy-tale beautiful
• Minerva – Roman winter wisdom goddess; intelligent, classical, and Harry Potter connected
• Miranda – Latin, The Tempest winter character; Shakespearean, magical, and rights-inspired
• Morgana – Celtic, winter Arthurian legend; mystical, powerful, and villain-chic
• Nephele – Greek cloud nymph (winter clouds); mythological, unique, and sky-beautiful
• Niamh – Irish, winter goddess; Celtic, beautiful, and pronounced “Neev” (pronunciation note!)
• Nimue – Celtic, Lady of the Lake (winter magic); Arthurian, mystical, and water-magical
• Nyx – Greek night goddess (winter darkness); powerful, short, and mythology-dark
• Ondine – Latin water spirit (winter ice); mythological, romantic, and aquatic-beautiful
• Persephone – Greek winter goddess; mythological, powerful, and seasonally perfect
• Rhiannon – Welsh winter goddess; mythological, lyrical, and Fleetwood-Mac musical
• Selene – Greek winter moon goddess; celestial, elegant, and mythology-luminous
• Sigrid – Scandinavian, “victory wisdom” (winter goddess); Nordic, strong, and vintage-cool
• Titania – Greek/Shakespearean winter fairy queen; regal, magical, and Midsummer Night’s Dream enchanting
• Undine – Latin water spirit variant; mystical, flowing, and Hans-Christian-Andersen literary
• Ursa – Latin for “bear” (winter constellation); celestial, strong, and astronomy-inspired

Explore more mythological baby names to complement these magical winter choices.

Nature & Weather Winter Names (Atmospheric Options)

These names capture the raw beauty of winter’s natural phenomena—from gentle snowfall to powerful blizzards, from frozen streams to starry winter skies.

• Blizzard – English, winter storm; bold, dramatic, and meteorologically powerful
• Brook – English, frozen winter stream; gentle, nature-inspired, and water-beautiful
• Cedar – English, winter evergreen; strong, botanical, and forest-fresh
• Cloud – English, winter sky; whimsical, nature-based, and atmosphere-soft
• Comet – English, winter night sky; celestial, energetic, and astronomy-cool
• Cypress – English, winter tree; elegant, botanical, and Southern-Gothic
• Dawn – English, winter morning; hopeful, bright, and new-beginning beautiful
• Dove – English, winter peace symbol; gentle, pure, and nature-serene
• Dusk – English, winter evening; poetic, unusual, and twilight-atmospheric
• Fawn – English, young deer in winter; gentle, nature-based, and Bambi-sweet
• Fern – English, winter evergreen plant; botanical, soft, and forest-floor delicate
• Flurry – English, light snowfall; playful, unique, and winter-perfect
• Fog – English, winter weather; mysterious, atmospheric, and moody-beautiful
• Forest – English, winter woods; nature-inspired, strong, and woodland-magical
• Galaxy – English, winter night sky; cosmic, modern, and astronomy-vast
• Gale – English, winter wind; powerful, short, and meteorologically bold
• Grove – English, winter tree cluster; nature-inspired, gentle, and woodland-peaceful
• Hail – English, winter precipitation; edgy, bold, and weather-dramatic
• Harbor – English, winter refuge; protective, maritime, and safe-haven warm
• Haven – English, winter shelter; safe, warm-feeling, and protection-beautiful
• Hazel – English, winter tree/color; botanical, vintage, and color-gorgeous
• Heath – English, winter moorland; nature-inspired, literary, and Wuthering Heights evocative
• Heather – English, winter purple flower; botanical, Scottish, and moorland-beautiful
• Ice – English, frozen water; cool, bold, and winter-direct
• Iris – Greek, winter flower/goddess; botanical, elegant, and rainbow-colorful
• Isle – English, winter island; short, nature-based, and geographical-poetic
• Lark – English, winter bird song; cheerful, nature-inspired, and musical-happy
• Maple – English, winter tree; sweet, botanical, and syrup-delicious
• Meadow – English, snow-covered field; gentle, nature-based, and pastoral-serene
• Mica – Latin, sparkling winter mineral; geological, unique, and shimmer-beautiful
• Mist – English, winter fog; ethereal, atmospheric, and mystery-soft
• Moon – English, winter night sky; celestial, simple, and night-luminous
• Morning – English, winter dawn; hopeful, bright, and daybreak-fresh
• Moss – English, winter ground cover; nature-inspired, gentle, and forest-soft
• Night – English, long winter darkness; mysterious, bold, and darkness-beautiful
• North – English, winter direction; directional, cool, and compass-strong
• Nova – Latin, “new” (new snow/star); celestial, modern, and astronomy-explosive
• Oak – English, strong winter tree; powerful, botanical, and tree-mighty
• Opal – Sanskrit, October birthstone (winter gem); gemstone-iridescent and color-shifting
• Pine – English, winter evergreen; fresh, botanical, and Christmas-scented
• Quartz – English, winter crystal; geological, clear, and mineral-beautiful
• Rain – English, winter precipitation; gentle, nature-based, and weather-cleansing
• River – English, frozen winter waterway; flowing, nature-inspired, and water-powerful
• Sage – English, winter herb/wisdom; botanical, wise, and herb-aromatic
• Sky – English, winter atmosphere; open, nature-based, and atmosphere-vast
• Slate – English, winter gray stone; geological, color-cool, and rock-strong
• Solstice – Latin, winter turning point; astronomical, meaningful, and season-pivotal
• Sparrow – English, winter bird; small, nature-inspired, and bird-cheerful
• Spruce – English, winter evergreen; botanical, fresh, and tree-upright
• Tempest – English, winter storm; dramatic, powerful, and Shakespeare-stormy

For more nature-inspired choices, browse these nature names for girls and earthy girl names.

Celestial & Cosmic Winter Names (Starry Selections)

Winter nights offer the clearest, most spectacular stargazing opportunities. These names capture that cosmic winter magic—perfect for parents who love astronomy or want something otherworldly.

• Astra – Latin for “star”; cosmic, elegant, and astronomy-direct
• Asteria – Greek, “starry one”; mythological, celestial, and goddess-beautiful
• Bellatrix – Latin, winter constellation star; powerful, Harry Potter connected, and warrior-strong
• Callisto – Greek, Jupiter’s moon; mythological, celestial, and astronomy-gorgeous
• Calypso – Greek, Saturn’s moon; mythological, musical, and ocean-nymph beautiful
• Carina – Latin, winter constellation; celestial, Italian-sounding, and keel-nautical
• Celeste/Celestia – Latin, “heavenly”; celestial, elegant, and sky-beautiful
• Ceres – Roman goddess, dwarf planet; mythological, astronomical, and harvest-connected
• Cordelia – Celtic, Saturn’s moon; Shakespearean, celestial, and King Lear literary
• Corona – Latin, “crown” (constellation); celestial, regal, and astronomy-crowned
• Cosima/Cosmo – Greek, “order/universe”; cosmic, sophisticated, and universe-beautiful
• Cygnus – Latin, swan constellation; celestial, elegant, and winter-sky visible
• Electra – Greek, winter star cluster; mythological, powerful, and Pleiades-connected
• Elysia – Greek, “heaven”; celestial, peaceful, and paradise-blissful
• Europa – Greek, Jupiter’s moon; mythological, celestial, and princess-beautiful
• Halley – English, Halley’s Comet; astronomical, unique, and comet-famous
• Io – Greek, Jupiter’s moon; short, mythological, and astronomy-simple
• Juliet – Latin, Uranus’ moon; Shakespearean, romantic, and astronomy-lovely
• Kiara – Italian, “bright/clear” (winter stars); luminous, melodic, and light-beautiful
• Larissa – Greek, Neptune’s moon; mythological, celestial, and Russian-elegant
• Lenora – Greek, “light”; illuminating, vintage, and brightness-beautiful
• Liana – French, “to bind” (constellation connections); flowing, botanical-celestial, and vine-graceful
• Lilith – Hebrew, mythology/dark moon; powerful, mysterious, and astronomy-dark
• Luna – Latin for “moon”; celestial, popular, and night-luminous
• Lyric – English, musical (music of spheres); artistic, melodic, and song-beautiful
• Maia – Greek, spring star/Pleiades; mythological, celestial, and sister-star beautiful
• Merope – Greek, Pleiades star; mythological, celestial, and cluster-connected
• Nashira – Arabic, “bearer of good news” (star); celestial, exotic, and winter-constellation visible
• Nebula – Latin, cosmic cloud; astronomical, ethereal, and space-misty
• Ophelia – Greek, Uranus’ moon; Shakespearean, tragic-beautiful, and astronomy-romantic
• Oriana – Latin, “golden/dawn”; celestial-ish, sunrise-beautiful, and light-radiant
• Phoebe – Greek, Saturn’s moon/Titan; mythological, celestial, and Friends friendly
• Polaris – Latin, North Star; navigational, celestial, and direction-guiding
• Portia – Latin, Uranus’ moon; Shakespearean, celestial, and Merchant of Venice strong
• Rhea – Greek, Saturn’s moon/Titan; mythological, celestial, and mother-goddess powerful
• Rosalind – Germanic, Uranus’ moon; Shakespearean, celestial, and As You Like It witty
• Seren – Welsh for “star”; celestial, simple, and Welsh-beautiful
• Sirius – Latin, brightest star (winter sky); powerful, astronomy-famous, and dog-star bright
• Solara – Latin-inspired, “of the sun”; invented, celestial, and warmth-bringing
• Talitha – Arabic, “young girl” (star name); celestial, exotic, and astronomy-gentle
• Thalassa – Greek, Neptune’s moon/sea; mythological, oceanic-celestial, and water-beautiful
• Theia – Greek, Saturn’s moon/Titan; mythological, celestial, and sight-goddess beautiful
• Umbriel – English, Uranus’ moon; literary, celestial, and Pope poetry-connected
• Vega – Arabic, bright star; celestial, short, and astronomy-brilliant
• Venus – Roman goddess, planet; mythological, beautiful, and love-goddess radiant
• Xanthe – Greek, “golden/yellow”; celestial-colored, unique, and sunshine-bright
• Zaria – Slavic, “dawn star”; celestial, exotic, and morning-star beautiful
• Zenith – Arabic, highest point (sky); celestial, ambitious, and astronomy-peak
• Zora – Slavic, “dawn”; celestial-timed, simple, and daybreak-fresh
• Zosma – Greek, star in Leo; celestial, unique, and astronomy-rare

Check out these celestial girl names and space names for girls for even more cosmic inspiration.

Gemstone & Crystal Winter Names (Sparkling Choices)

Winter’s ice and frost have an almost crystalline quality—these gemstone and mineral names capture that glittering, precious beauty perfectly.

• Adamina – Hebrew, “earth/red” (diamond-related); rare, gemstone-connected, and precious-beautiful
• Alexandrite – English, color-changing gem; unique, gemstone-magical, and transformation-beautiful
• Amber – Arabic, fossilized resin; warm, golden, and gem-glowing
• Amethyst – Greek, purple quartz; gemstone-regal, spiritual, and crystal-healing beautiful
• Aquamarine – Latin, blue-green gem; oceanic, gemstone-clear, and water-beautiful
• Beryl – Greek, gemstone family; vintage, mineral-lovely, and emerald-family connected
• Citrine – French, yellow quartz; gemstone-sunny, warm, and crystal-golden
• Clarity – English, diamond quality; clear, virtue-name, and transparency-beautiful
• Diamond – English, precious gem; valuable, sparkly, and gemstone-hardest
• Emerald – English, green gem; gemstone-rich, Irish-connected, and wizard-of-Oz magical
• Esme/Esmeralda – French/Spanish, “emerald”; gemstone-romantic, sophisticated, and green-beautiful
• Gemma – Italian for “gem”; gemstone-direct, Italian-lovely, and jewel-simple
• Giada – Italian for “jade”; gemstone-exotic, Italian-melodic, and green-serene
• Ivory – English, white material; pure, vintage, and piano-key elegant
• Jade – Spanish, green stone; gemstone-peaceful, Asian-influenced, and green-calming
• Jasper – Persian, spotted stone; gemstone-earthy, unisex, and mineral-colorful
• Jewel – English, precious stone; gemstone-direct, vintage, and treasure-valuable
• Kyanite – Greek, blue mineral; gemstone-rare, crystal-healing, and mineral-unique
• Lapis – Latin, blue stone; gemstone-ancient, Egyptian-royal, and blue-deep
• Onyx – Greek, black gem; gemstone-dark, powerful, and mineral-mysterious
• Opal – Sanskrit, precious stone; gemstone-iridescent, October-birthstone, and color-shifting
• Petra – Greek, “rock/stone”; geological, strong, and ancient-city beautiful
• Ruby – Latin, red gem; gemstone-passionate, July-birthstone, and red-vibrant
• Sapphire – Hebrew, blue gem; gemstone-royal, September-birthstone, and blue-precious
• Selenite – Greek, moon stone; mineral-mystical, moon-connected, and crystal-translucent
• Topaz – Greek, golden gem; gemstone-warm, November-birthstone, and yellow-golden
• Turquoise – French, blue-green stone; gemstone-bohemian, Southwestern, and color-stunning
• Zirconia – English, diamond-like gem; gemstone-sparkly, modern, and crystal-brilliant
• Azurite – French, blue copper; mineral-artistic, pigment-historical, and blue-intense
• Moonstone – English, iridescent gem; gemstone-mystical, lunar-connected, and shimmer-beautiful

Discover more gemstone names for girls and crystal names for girls to add sparkle to your list.

Color-Inspired Winter Names (Frosty Hues)

Winter’s palette is uniquely beautiful—silver frost, white snow, blue twilight, and gray stormy skies. These color names capture winter’s visual magic.

• Alba – Latin for “white”; pure, Italian-connected, and snow-white beautiful
• Argenta – Latin for “silver”; metallic, rare, and shimmer-precious
• Ash/Asher – English, gray color/tree; neutral, nature-inspired, and color-soft
• Azure – Persian for “sky blue”; celestial-blue, elegant, and color-vibrant
• Blanc/Blanca – French/Spanish for “white”; pure, international, and snow-colored
• Cerulean – Latin, sky blue; crayon-named, celestial, and blue-specific
• Clementine – Latin, orange fruit; warm, vintage, and citrus-bright
• Dove – English, gray-white; gentle, bird-named, and color-soft
• Ebony – English, black wood; dark, elegant, and color-deep
• Frosty – English, white-blue; playful, snowman-connected, and winter-cool
• Gray/Grey – English, neutral color; sophisticated, unisex, and shade-elegant
• Indigo – Greek, deep blue; color-rich, hippie-cool, and dye-historical
• Lavender – Latin, purple flower/color; gentle, botanical-color, and scent-beautiful
• Lilac – Persian, purple flower/color; vintage, spring-colored, and flower-soft
• Magnolia – Latin, white/pink flower; Southern, botanical-color, and tree-elegant
• Mauve – Latin, purple-gray; vintage, sophisticated, and color-muted
• Platinum – Spanish, silver-white metal; metallic, precious, and color-bright
• Rose – Latin, pink flower/color; classic, botanical-color, and scent-romantic
• Scarlet – Persian, bright red; vivid, literary, and color-bold
• Silver – English, metallic color; precious, shimmer-beautiful, and metal-cool
• Sienna – Italian, brown-orange; earthy, artistic, and pigment-warm
• Slate – English, gray stone; geological, color-cool, and texture-smooth
• Snow – English, white precipitation; pure, winter-direct, and color-pristine
• Violet – Latin, purple flower/color; vintage, botanical-color, and royal-purple
• Willow – English, silvery-green tree; botanical, graceful, and color-soft

Pair these with color-inspired team names for creative combinations.

Vintage Winter Names (Old-Fashioned Charmers)

These vintage winter names have that cozy, nostalgic quality—like opening your grandmother’s hope chest or reading a Victorian novel by the fire.

• Adelaide – German, “noble”; vintage-regal, Australian-city, and nickname-rich
• Agatha – Greek, “good”; vintage-literary, detective-connected, and saint-strong
• Alice – German, “noble”; vintage-classic, Wonderland magical, and timeless-lovely
• Beatrice – Latin, “bringer of joy”; vintage-elegant, Dante-beloved, and nickname-sweet
• Bernadette – French, “brave bear”; vintage-Catholic, saint-named, and French-sophisticated
• Cecilia – Latin, “blind/musical”; vintage-artistic, saint-musical, and Italian-melodic
• Clara – Latin, “bright/clear”; vintage-simple, Nutcracker connected, and light-beautiful
• Clementine – Latin, “merciful”; vintage-sweet, citrus-named, and song-memorable
• Constance – Latin, “steadfast”; vintage-virtue, medieval-strong, and constant-loyal
• Cordelia – Celtic/Latin, “heart”; vintage-Shakespearean, moon-named, and King Lear devoted
• Dorothea – Greek, “gift of God”; vintage-religious, author-connected, and formal-elegant
• Edith – English, “prosperous war”; vintage-strong, author-Wharton, and Anglo-Saxon powerful
• Eleanor – Greek, “bright shining one”; vintage-regal, Roosevelt-strong, and nickname-friendly
• Eloise – French, “healthy”; vintage-chic, hotel-connected, and French-sophisticated
• Estelle – Latin for “star”; vintage-celestial, Great Expectations literary, and French-elegant
• Evelyn – English, “desired”; vintage-popular, unisex-capable, and revival-trendy
• Florence – Latin, “flourishing”; vintage-Victorian, Nightingale-heroic, and Italian-city lovely
• Frances – Latin, “from France”; vintage-classic, saint-named, and nickname-versatile
• Genevieve – French, “woman of the race”; vintage-elegant, saint-Parisian, and nickname-beautiful
• Gertrude – German, “strength of spear”; vintage-strong, Shakespeare-Hamlet, and nickname-softening
• Harriet – French, “estate ruler”; vintage-powerful, Tubman-heroic, and British-classic
• Hazel – English, tree/color; vintage-nature, witch-connected, and eye-color lovely
• Josephine – Hebrew, “God increases”; vintage-regal, Napoleon-beloved, and nickname-abundant
• Mabel – Latin, “lovable”; vintage-sweet, Victorian-popular, and nickname-charming
• Millicent – German, “strong work”; vintage-rare, medieval-noble, and nickname-gentle

Explore more vintage girl names and forgotten baby girl names for additional old-fashioned charm.

International Winter Names (Global Beauties)

Winter is celebrated worldwide, and these international names bring global winter traditions and meanings—perfect for multicultural families or those seeking something internationally distinctive.

• Bianka – Polish/Hungarian for “white”; international-Bianca, snow-colored, and Slavic-elegant
• Eirwen – Welsh, “blessed snow”; Welsh-rare, winter-direct, and poetically-beautiful
• Esen – Turkish, “the wind”; Turkish-nature, weather-connected, and simple-strong
• Haukea – Hawaiian, “white snow”; Hawaiian-rare, tropical-winter-fusion, and cultural-unique
• Himani – Hindi, “snow/icy”; Indian-winter, Sanskrit-rooted, and goddess-connected
• Ivanna – Slavic, “God is gracious”; Slavic-elegant, international-Joanna, and Russian-sophisticated
• Ksenia – Russian, “hospitality”; Russian-classic, saint-named, and Slavic-warm
• Lumi – Finnish for “snow”; Finnish-simple, Scandinavian-pure, and short-sweet
• Miyuki – Japanese, “beautiful snow”; Japanese-elegant, meaning-perfect, and cultural-poetic
• Natasha – Russian, “Christmas”; Russian-classic, Natalie-related, and spy-sophisticated
• Nevada – Spanish, “snow-covered”; Spanish-geographical, American-state, and snow-named
• Nieves – Spanish, “snows”; Spanish-religious, Virgin-Mary-connected, and plural-unique
• Senna – Arabic, “brightness/brilliance”; Arabic-luminous, plant-connected, and short-elegant
• Solveig – Norwegian, “strong house”; Norwegian-classic, opera-connected, and Nordic-powerful
• Tushar – Sanskrit, “frost/snow”; Indian-winter, gender-neutral-leaning, and Sanskrit-poetic
• Yuki – Japanese, “snow/happiness”; Japanese-perfect, meaning-dual, and cultural-simple
• Zima – Slavic, “winter”; Slavic-direct, season-named, and Eastern-European-rare
• Anouk – French/Dutch, diminutive (winter-associated); French-sophisticated, Anna-related, and European-chic
• Bora – Turkish/Slavic, “snow/north wind”; Turkish-nature, weather-powerful, and short-strong
• Eira – Welsh, “snow”; Welsh-simple, pronunciation-easy, and winter-perfect

For more global inspiration, check out international baby names and French girl names.

Why Winter Names Are Absolutely Flourishing

Here’s the thing: winter names aren’t just trendy—they’re part of a massive shift toward nature-inspired naming that’s reshaping how we think about baby names entirely.

According to Nameberry’s 2025 trend report, nature-inspired names have increased by 43% over the past five years, with winter-themed names specifically rising 28% since 2023.

That’s huge! And if you’ve spent any time on Instagram lately, you’ve probably noticed—the hashtag #WinterBabyNames has accumulated over 2.3 million posts as of 2025, showing just how obsessed parents and name enthusiasts have become with seasonal naming.

But winter naming traditions aren’t exactly new. Historically, winter names date back to ancient cultures where Norse mythology celebrated winter goddesses, while Victorian England saw a surge in names like Neve (meaning “snow”) and Holly during the Industrial Revolution’s romanticization of nature. We’re basically reviving a beautiful, time-honored tradition and giving it a modern twist.

What I love most about winter names is their versatility. They can be bold and dramatic like Blizzard, soft and gentle like Snowdrop, or elegantly timeless like Noelle. They work for families who want something nature-inspired, those seeking seasonal significance, and writers creating winter-themed characters who need that perfect frosty touch.

How to Choose the Perfect Winter Name for Your Daughter

Okay, so you’ve just scrolled through 300 winter names—that’s a lot to process! Let me share some practical tips to help you narrow down your choices and find the one that truly speaks to you.

Consider the Full Name Flow

Say the first, middle, and last name together out loud. I mean it—actually say it. Does it flow smoothly, or does it get tongue-twisted? Winter names can be bold, so sometimes pairing something dramatic like “Blizzard” with a traditional middle name like “Elizabeth” creates beautiful balance. You want rhythm, not awkwardness.

Try writing the initials together too. My friend almost named her daughter Aurora Storm until she realized the initials would be A.S.S. with their last name. Crisis averted!

Think About Nickname Potential

Here’s the thing about names like Persephone or Evangeline—they’re gorgeous, but they’re also mouthfuls for a toddler learning to say her own name. What nicknames naturally emerge?

• Winter → Winnie, Wynn
• Evangeline → Eva, Evie, Lina
• Josephine → Josie, Posey, Jo
• Genevieve → Evie, Genny, Vivi

Make sure you actually like the obvious nicknames, because trust me, they’ll happen whether you plan for them or not.

Balance Uniqueness with Usability

I love a bold, unique name as much as the next person—names like Galaxy and Nebula are genuinely stunning. But ask yourself: Will your daughter spend her entire life spelling and explaining this name? Is that a gift or a burden?

There’s a sweet spot between “one of five Emmas in her class” and “literally no one can pronounce this.” Names like Neve, Wren, Luna, and Iris hit that perfect balance—distinctive but accessible.

Honor Your Heritage and Values

Winter names offer amazing opportunities to honor cultural heritage. If you’ve got Scandinavian roots, names like Freya, Astrid, or Solveig connect your daughter to her ancestry. Japanese heritage? Yuki (snow) is both culturally authentic and winter-perfect.

Think about what values you want the name to embody. Do you want something that suggests strength (Gale, Storm)? Peace and serenity (Dove, Haven)? Light in darkness (Lucia, Aurora)?

Test It in Different Contexts

Imagine your daughter as a Supreme Court justice. Now imagine her as a kindergartener. Does the name work in both contexts?

Picture scenarios:

• “Please welcome Dr. Winter Morrison to the stage”
• “Snowdrop Johnson, you’re being too loud”
• “This is my boss, Blizzard”

If any of these feel genuinely problematic, reconsider. Your daughter will be a baby for two years, but she’ll be an adult for 60+.

Trust Your Gut

After all the practical considerations, sometimes you just know. When I met baby Winter Grace, her name just fit—like it had been waiting for her all along. If a name keeps coming back to you, if you feel a little flutter when you say it, if you can genuinely picture calling your daughter this for the next 18+ years—that’s your answer.

Don’t let anyone else’s opinion override your instinct. This is your daughter, your family, your story.

The Beautiful Meaning Behind Winter Names

What I absolutely love about winter names is how they carry such rich symbolism. Winter itself represents so many powerful concepts—transformation, renewal, quiet strength, enduring beauty, and the promise of spring to come.

When you name your daughter after winter elements, you’re giving her a name that says: “You are strong enough to weather any storm. You are beautiful even in the coldest seasons. You carry light into dark places.”

Winter mythology is full of powerful female figures—Persephone, who rules the underworld and brings spring; Freya, the Norse goddess of love and war; Skadi, the winter hunting goddess. These aren’t delicate, passive figures—they’re powerful, complex, resilient.

Winter nature names connect your daughter to the earth, to cycles of rest and renewal, to the quiet power of nature. There’s something grounding about names like River, Forest, Meadow—they remind us we’re part of something bigger.

Celestial winter names capture the magic of those crystal-clear winter nights when the stars seem close enough to touch. Names like Stella, Nova, Lyra—they suggest your daughter is destined to shine.

Why Winter Names Work for Every Season

Here’s something people always ask me: “But what if she’s born in July? Can I still use a winter name?”

Absolutely! Here’s why winter names transcend seasons:

They’re metaphorical. When you name your daughter Winter, you’re not just referencing a season—you’re embracing qualities like clarity, beauty, strength, and transformation. Those qualities matter year-round.

They’re nature-based. Names like Wren, Hazel, Ivy, and Holly are winter-associated, sure, but they’re also just beautiful nature names that work any time of year.

They’re literary and cultural. Many winter names carry literary, mythological, or cultural significance that goes far beyond the season. Hermione, Isolde, Ophelia—these are winter-connected but primarily known for their storytelling power.

They’re visually evocative. Winter imagery—snow, ice, stars, frost—is universally beautiful. Even if your daughter is born during a heatwave, her name can carry that cool, crystalline beauty.

I know a little girl named Aurora born in August, and it works—because Aurora is magical and luminous regardless of birth month.

Final Thoughts: Embrace the Winter Magic

Choosing a name is one of the most creative, meaningful acts of parenthood. You’re giving your daughter the first gift she’ll carry her entire life—a name that will shape how she sees herself and how the world sees her.

Winter names offer something truly special: they’re rooted in nature, rich with symbolism, culturally diverse, and timelessly beautiful. Whether you choose something classic like Noelle, mythological like Freya, nature-inspired like Wren, or boldly unique like Galaxy—you’re giving your daughter a name with depth, meaning, and magic.

From the 300 names in this guide, I hope you’ve found options that made you pause, smile, maybe even tear up a little. That emotional response? That’s how you know you’re on the right track.

So take your time, say the names out loud, imagine your daughter growing into them. And when you find the one—that name that feels like it was waiting for her all along—you’ll know. Trust that instinct. Trust the winter magic.

Here’s to your beautiful winter baby, whatever season she arrives. 🤍❄️✨

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Explore these complementary name collections for more inspiration:

• Nature Last Names – Perfect surnames to pair with winter first names
• Celestial Baby Names – More cosmic and starry options
• Vintage Girl Names – Classic choices with timeless appeal
• Nordic Names for Girls – Scandinavian winter goddess names
• Mythological Baby Names – Legendary winter deities and figures
• Strong Girl Names – Powerful options for fierce daughters