Names That Mean Snow

Icelynn is a modern smoosh name which rose 300 places in the popularity charts in 2023.

Named for its snowcapped mountains, Nevada is a state name which, unlike Carolina, Montana, and Dakota, has been relatively undiscovered. Warning: today's unvisited place-name could become tomorrow's trampled tourist attraction.

Perfect for that winter baby, when Snow isn't subtle enough. The feminine version is Edurne.

A short form of the modern coinage Icelyn that feels cool as a short form, but too frosty for a full name.

"Bore" and "boring" are teasing possibilities; Thora, Nora, and Flora recommended alternatives.

One of several snowy options, this one lacking a tie to a specific place: an asset.

A fresh and pretty Welsh nature name whose beautiful meaning would be perfect for a winter baby girl.

Icy baby names are currently hot, with names like Icelynn and Iceland trending up for girls. Rapper Gucci Mane chose simple, streamlined Ice for his son 2020-born son, appropriately a winter baby. In 2021, it debuted on the charts for both boys and girls (9 boys, 6 girls).

Although barely heard in the English-speaking world, this Slavic name is popular in Russia and the Balkans, and is also used in Scandinavia. It could be a snazzy name (or middle name) for a snow baby.

Nature names are often associated with Spring and Summer, but Glacier is ideal for a winter baby.

Visually similar to Jack and Jacob, but with a refreshing Nordic origin and literally ice-cool meaning.

A unisex name from the snowy north.

This feminine version of the Basque name Edur is quite well used in Spain, where it has often been in the Top 100. Plus it offers some great nickname options such as Eddie or Deedee. One of the names for winter babies that's off the snowy track.

One of the many Inuit words for snow.

Wintry choice heard on the Faroe Islands.

Gender-neutral choice with the covetable X initial. Xue's snowy meaning makes it especially well suited to a winter-born child.

Chilly choice for a winter-born daughter.

Icelyn and its more popular sister Icelynn have been among the fastest-rising girls' names in the US in recent years.