Are you looking for Christmas boy names? Taking inspiration from the most wonderful time of year is always a good choice; here’s a list to make the job that little bit easier!
Christmas Boy Names
If your favorite time of year is Christmas, or perhaps your son was born around that time of year, you might be on the hunt for cute Christmas names for boys to celebrate this wonderful time of year. Whether it’s naming your little boy after a prominent festive figure or taking more subtle inspiration from the holiday period, there are so many options out there to choose from.
Choosing the right name is the first major step you’ll take as a parent, so you want to make sure you do it right and think carefully about your choice. If you think you want Christmas boy names, then there is no better place to look for beautiful options than this list. Read through and make a shortlist for yourself, compare them with your partner, and see which one suits your family best. Tick one more thing off your to-do list before your due date and get your festive name choice sorted!
Christmas Boy Names List
This list will run through all the best Christmas names for boys, describing their origins, their meaning, and why they might make the best choice for your new son. There so many options for Christmas boy names, so hopefully this list can be the first step in narrowing it down to the perfect few, so you can make the final choice with your partner.
Emmanuel
A lovely, unusual name with Hebrew origins, Emmanuel literally means ‘God is with us’, something that many of us want to remember in the holiday season. It was a name often given in the Bible to messengers of God, most notably ascribed to the Messiah himself in the Old Testament. Even for those who aren’t overly religious, it’s a beautiful name that evokes all the traditions and wonder of Christmas. You can also mix it up and spell it as ‘Immanuel’ to make it more unique to your own family.
Felix
A quirky name for any little boy, this is a popular choice for any little boys born at Christmas. Its Latin meaning is ‘happy’ or ‘lucky’, which we all have plenty of at this time of year! Give your baby son the gift of luck and happiness in his name and he won’t want for much else moving forward. Your baby boy will be in good company as well; four Popes have also been given the name Felix throughout time, along with 67 saints!
Gabriel
One of the most important figures of the famous nativity is the Angel Gabriel, who came down from heaven to tell the Virgin Mary about her child, the Son of God. As one of the archangels, it doesn’t get better than this when it comes to role models for little boys! The name itself has Hebrew origins and means ‘God is my strength’, and has been often associated with divine messengers since the nativity story. It’s an excellent festive name that would suit any strong little boy perfectly.
Jasper
This choice is a little more subtle at first, but no less festive once you know the story behind it. Coming from the Persian word for treasurer, Jasper is thought to be the name of one of the three wise men. It has also been spelled as Jaspar, Casper, Gasper, and Kasper, so you could choose any one of those depending on your preference. You can also shorten Jasper to Jas or Jasp if you like, giving you plenty of room to play around and for your son to find his own variation of the name as he grows up.
Jack
Originally a nickname for those called John, Jack is now a name in its own right. For those looking for a less religious connection to Christmas, Jack is an excellent choice. With its connections to the holiday period through Jack Frost, this is a great option for those looking for a subtle festive connection when it comes to Christmas boys names. Being such a popular name over time, it used to be a very common name and so has even been used to quite literally mean ‘man’. It’s a simple name but a strong one all the same!
Jesus
A name that can’t be missed at this magical time of year, Jesus is a popular name for little boys, particularly in Hispanic communities where it is pronounced ‘Hee-sus’. As an obviously central Christmas figure, you can’t get much closer to the original Christmas story than this. It derives from the name Joshua, meaning ‘the Lord is my salvation’ in Hebrew. As Jesus went on to become a saviour of the people himself, it’s quite an apt meaning for the name Jesus as well.
Joseph
Another prime figure for name inspiration is, of course, Joseph. With Hebrew origins, Joseph means ‘to add’ or ‘to increase’; as your own family grows by one, this could be a great double meaning for your little boy’s name! As the husband of the Virgin Mary, Joseph features heavily in nativity stories, so you’ll never forget the festive connection to the name. You can also truly make the name your own, with spellings around the world varying to the German Josef and the Turkish Yousef. There are also plenty of nicknames to choose from, like Jo, Joe, Joey, and so on.
Malachi
A more unusual choice, Malachi was a divine messenger who foretold the coming of Jesus in the Bible. The name quite literally means ‘messenger of God’ and is a striking name in itself. You can most likely rest assured there won’t be many other Malachi’s on the playground! You can also play with the spelling slightly, changing it to Malachy if you prefer.
Noel
Noel is the French word for Christmas, offering a cultured take on the festive spirit. The word ‘noel’ features in plenty of European Christmas songs and hymns, so you might hear your little boy’s name a lot around the holiday season if you go for this name. Plus, giving your baby boy a French name might give him some extra skill in languages as he grows up!
Nicholas
Why not name your baby son for the man of the hour: Santa Claus himself! The legend of Santa originally comes from the story of Saint Nicholas or Niklaus, who gave gifts to children in the night. Nicholas is a very old name, meaning ‘victory of the people’ and it comes along with plenty of variants that you can pick from. You could shorten it to Nick, Nico, Niko, Claus, Klaus, or even Colin. Whichever one you pick, having a connection to the man in the big red suit can only help in making sure your little boy stays on the Nice List!
Now you have so much to choose from, so get thinking! Think about what elements of Christmas you’d most like to remember when it comes to Christmas boy names and pick the one that best fits for your little boy. Try out a couple before your due date and see which one suits; you might even find you’ll only know for sure when your little treasure comes along!
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