Names That Mean Snow

This Welsh nature name that can be pronounced exactly like the male Ira. Or, to avoid confusion, you could just name her Snow.

Lumi may be a rare girls' name in the USA and England, but it comes in the Top 50 in Finland, where it means snow. Given the popularity of Winter, Holly, Ivy and many other wintery-christmassy names, we think that short and spunky Lumi definitely has potential for greater usage outside its home country as one of the more unusual names for Christmas babies.

Introduced to the American public by actress Neve Campbell; it was her Dutch-born mother's maiden name. Neve is an interesting and fresh new possibility, one which Conan O'Brien chose for his daughter.

Has a pure, clean aura, but is also evocative.

An appealing Asian name with a nickname feel.

The meaning of this sweet Japanese name varies depending on the combination of kanji used, but the first element mi means "beautiful".

This airy Welsh name, which has only been in use since the early 20th century, is formed of the intensifying prefix an- plus eira ("snow"), making it a wintry nature name.

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.

An unusual Gwyn name with a lovely meaning.

An appealing Japanese name with a nickname feel.

In the Japanese culture, this name suggests a sense of independence and is one of the popular names for December babies.

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

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.

Western place-name that feels equally appropriate for both genders. Note: Natives say rhyme that second syllable with had, so it's not nehv-AH-da.

One of the many Inuit words for snow.

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

This archaic variation of Yuki has seen some use in the Hispanic and Latin American communities thanks to the 1988 telenovela El pecado de Oyuki, based on a Mexican comic series by the same name.

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.

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

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