Christmas Names for Pets
- Zohar
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"light, brilliance"Description:
A Top 100 name in Israel, where it is overwhelmingly feminine. Zohar is currently used equally between girls and boys in the US but is rising far more quickly for boys.
- Natale
Origin:
Italian variation of Natalia, RussianMeaning:
"Birthday of the Lord"Description:
Natale is the handsome gender-neutral Italian spin on Natalia or Natalie or Noel, traditionally given to babies born on Christmas Day. English speakers might stumble over the pronunciation -- Natalie? Natal? -- but they'll catch on. Babbo Natale is the Italian name for Santa Claus. Natalino is the adorable short form.
- Peura
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"deer"Description:
Most commonly seen as a surname in Finland, where it means "deer." Maybe for a Christmas baby.
- Paziva
- Caspera
Origin:
Feminine variation of Casper, Dutch and ScandinavianMeaning:
"bringer of treasure"Description:
An unusual feminization of boy name Casper with a beautiful meaning and familiar nicknames Cassie, Cass and Perrie.
- Caspara
Origin:
Feminine variation of Casper, LatinMeaning:
"bringer of treasure"Description:
An unusual feminization of boy name Caspar with a beautiful meaning and familiar nicknames Cassie and Cass. It is also the name of a sports clothing brand.
- Melchiora
Origin:
Feminine form of MelchiorMeaning:
"king of light"Description:
A feminized form of Melchior, the name of one of the Biblical Magi (or Three Wise Men) and therefore associated with Christmas.