Top 10 British winter baby names to spread festive joy, including a cute nod to Scotland
WITH the frost sparkling on the trees and the leaves crunching underfoot, winter is now in full swing.
And parents-to-be will be looking for the perfect name for their little one.
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But if you’re struggling to come up with the perfect name for your new toddler, fear not, because experts sifted through the latest data to compile a list of the top 10 seasonal baby names.
The team at QR Code Generator used information from the Office of National Statistics to compile the list girls‘ names – and one has a cute Scottish connection.
A spokeswoman for QRFY said: “Choosing a name for your new baby is one of the most valuable and memorable experiences in the world.
“A seasonal name is truly unforgettable, especially when it comes to raw beautypeace and breathtaking winter landscapes.
“Naming your precious bundle after the beautiful winter season in which they were born will continually bring back magical memories of welcoming new life into the world.”
Number one for girls is Ivy. In 2022, more than 2,000 baby girls were given the botanical name – more than any other winter-themed title on the list.
Ivy evokes courage and endurance – a beautiful, evergreen plant that lasts all winter. The greenery is often found in wreaths and other things festive decorations.
Coming in at number two is Aurora, with 972 baby girls born with the name in 2022.
It takes its origins from the beautiful phenomenon of the Northern Lights – also known as Aurora Borealis – that fills the skies in countries such as Iceland and Scotland with a dancing set of colors.
Aurora also comes from the Latin ‘dawn’ and evokes the beauty of the winter sky.
Third in the rankings is Holly, with more than 400 girls taking the title.
Named after a beautiful and bold evergreen plant that is especially striking in winter, Holly is the perfect display of festive color with its deep green spiky leaves and vibrant red berries.
Alba is fourth on the list of most popular winter-inspired baby names.
From the Latin word meaning ‘white’, it is the perfect winter name, conjuring up images of glistening snow.
But of course it is also the Gaelic word for Scotland – so the perfect choice for a Scot born at this time of year.
Lucia comes in at number five. A name that comes from the Latin word for ‘light’ and was chosen because babies are a beautiful light in the darkness of the season.
Number six on the list is a very literal interpretation of the season: Winter. You can’t get a more classic name for the time of year.
Eira is seventh on the list and takes its meaning from the Welsh word for snow, while eight is Ana, inspired by the character from the classic Disney animation Frozen.
Number nine is Bianca. Although many may immediately think of Patsy Palmer’s character in Eastenders, the name actually comes from the Italian word for white.
Finally, number 10 on the list is Celeste, taken from the Latin for heavenly. This is reminiscent of the celebration of the coming of Christ, celebrated in December.
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