Names That Mean Snow

This attractive multicultural name is found in India and Finland, where it is also a word meaning "frost."

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.

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).

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.

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

A name bestowed in honor of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Nieves, referring to a miracle she performed with unmelted snow in the August heat of Rome.

One of the many Inuit words for snow.

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

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

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.

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.

This name of a supermodel from Ukraine is not one of those Eastern European choices that translate easily or attractively.

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

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

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

Fannar is one of the top names for boys in Iceland but is rarely seen anywhere else in the world.