White Snow And Icy Names
- Kandake
Origin:
Greek variation of CandaceMeaning:
"white, pure, sincere"Description:
Greek variation of Candace used in the Bible.
- Kaniehtiio
Origin:
Mohawk, Native AmericanMeaning:
"beautiful snow"Description:
Name from the Mohawk tribe associated with actress Kaniehtiio Horn, who created a video on how to pronounce her rare name.
- Kaspian
Origin:
Polish variation of CaspianMeaning:
"white"
- Kenia
Origin:
Spelling variation of KenyaDescription:
Kenia debuted on the US Top 1000 list in 1992. Even though it currently ranks higher than original spelling Kenya, this is a hard sell as it alters the spelling of the African nation.
- Kenya
Origin:
Place name, KikuyuMeaning:
"mountain of white"Description:
A bold and evocative African place name. The country of Kenya gets its name from Mount Kenya, referred to it as "Kirinyaga" or "Kerenyaga" by the local Kikuyu people, meaning "mountain of whiteness" due to its snow-capped peak.
- Kenya
Origin:
Place name, KikuyuMeaning:
"mountain of white"Description:
Kenya, a name borrowed from the East African nation and theoretically unisex, is now used mostly for girls. While it's had its ups and downs since entering the US Top 1000 in 1968, it currently ranks lower than spelling variant Kenia.
- Kenyon
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"white haired or blond"Description:
Kenyon is a very engaging British surname name, the middle y giving it a kind of southwestern canyonesque undertone.
- Khione
Origin:
Greek mythologyMeaning:
"Snow"Description:
Khione was the name of several minor figures in Greek mythology, of which the most notable is the nymph who Hermes turned into a snow cloud. Khione works as both a high-brow mythological name and a Kardashian-trendy K name.
- Kirsi
Origin:
Hindi, Finnish diminutive of Kirstina and KirstenMeaning:
"amaranth blossoms; Christian, frost"Description:
This attractive multicultural name is found in India and Finland, where it is also a word meaning "frost."
- Koliada
Origin:
SlavicMeaning:
"winter festival"Description:
Not a traditional name for a person, but this Slavic word has a lyrical, namelike sound. Koliada was an ancient festival that was incorporated into Christmas, and the word lives on in several Slavic languages to denote festive traditions. It possibly derives from a god or goddess of the returning sun, so it could be a name for a midwinter or new year baby.
- Koyuki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"light snow"
- Kuwiskuwi
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"large white water bird; egret"Description:
Often written in English as Cooweescoowee — a place name in Oklahoma.
- Laban
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"white"Description:
An Old Testament name used by the Puritans, less well known than female relatives Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah and as deserving of revival.
- Laksha
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"white rose"Description:
A pretty Hindi floral name.
- Libni
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"white, blank"Description:
Libni is the name of two male characters in the Bible — both grandsons of Levi. It is derived from the Hebrew word laben, meaning "to be white."
- Libni
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"white, blank"Description:
Libni is a male name in the Bible, but the similarities to Libby may make it a better option for girls.
- Liliwen
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"white lily"Description:
Liliwen is a sweet, whimsical flower name used occasionally in Wales, and would make an interesting alternative to Lilian, and another way to Lily as a nickname.
- Lilouenn
Origin:
BretonMeaning:
"white lily"Description:
An elaboration of cute French nickname name Lilou, or the Breton form of Lilwen. An unusual and appealing Lily name.
- Lilwen
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"white lily"Description:
An unusual member of the "Lily" family of names, this one gives you the option for sweet vintage nickname Winnie, too. It's very unusual even in its native country, never given to more than 3 babies per year since naming records began in 1996.
- Lilwenn
Origin:
BretonMeaning:
"white lily"Description:
Breton variant of Lilwen