Choosing a name for your baby can be really tough, but with Christmas just around the corner it is the perfect opportunity for you to choose a festive one.
Here are our top ten names for girls and boys and with so many to choose from you'll certainly be spoilt for choice,
Boys’ names
- Joseph: The husband of Mary, Christ’s mother.
- Nicholas: After good old St. Nick.
- Chris/Christian: After the big day.
- Jack: After Jack Frost, it’s usually pretty chilly around now.
- Jasper: The name of one of the three kings.
- Gabriel: Named after the Angel Gabriel
- Emmanuel: The foretold name of the Messiah in the Old Testament.
- Noël: In French Noël means Christmas
- Robin: After the Robin redbreast.
- Ethan: A Biblical name which means strong.
Girls’ names
- Angele: Greek for messenger
- Joy: Christmas is all about spreading joy, so why not name your little one after the meaning of the festive season.
- Carol: It wouldn’t be Christmas without carols.
- Holly: The holly plant is a common sight throughout the festive season.
- Noelle: The female version of Noël.
- Sarah: Means happy – exactly what Christmas is all about.
- Mary: The mother of Christ.
- Eve: Ideal if born on Christmas Eve
- Natala: Translated from Italian it means born at Christmas.
- Gloria: In Latin this name means glory – what an incredibly powerful name to give your child.
