Monday, December 12, 2011

Holiday Inspired Word Names

The holiday season is a sensory feast; evoking the fragrances of pine needles and cinnamon, images of crystalline snow drifts and strings of softly twinkling rainbow lights, as well as feelings of warmth, joy, and happiness. While many words associated with Christmas have long been in use as given names, like Noel, Joy, and even Christmas itself, there are many other “scent-sational” choices out there just waiting to be discovered. Whether its the aromas of the holidays, or the decorations, or the simple joy of the season that you love most, there’s a plethora of names in each of these categories that could be a lovely choice for holiday baby. Many of the following appellations would make highly unusual, yet still beautiful choices; in the spirit of the holidays, I attempted to compile the most inspirational, rather than conventional, names:
Imagery:
Copper
Bronze
Jewel
Crimson
Silver
Bell
North
Star
Garnet (January’s birthstone)
Topaz (December’s birthstone)
December
Glow
Bright
Tinsel
Snow
Frost
Winter
Wreath
Garland
Trees and Flowers:
Pine
Aspen
Evergreen
Maple
Cypress
Balsam
Cedar
Spruce
Garland
Ivy
Holly
Poinsettia
Narcissa (another December’s birth flowers is the Narcissus)
Fraser (Fraser Fir)
Virtues and Feelings:
Jolly
Merrily
Merry
Feliz
Felicity
Jonty
Holiday
Charity
Jubilee
Epiphany
Gloria
Pax (meaning Peace)
Prosper
Cheer
Noble
Wish
Blythe

Religious Aspects:
Hymn
Noel
Bethlehem
Advent
Nativity
Saint
Christian
Shepherd
Dove
Drummer
Christmas
Heaven
Faith 
Miracle
Hope
Grace
Joy