Names That Mean Snow
Snow names feel quiet, bright and a little magical, which is why they work so well for winter babies. Some are obvious — Snow, Winter, Frost — but the loveliest are hidden in other languages: Italian Neve, Welsh Eira, Finnish Lumi, Japanese Yuki and Slavic Snezhana all simply mean “snow.”
Below you’ll find 90+ snowy names sorted by gender and culture, plus names meaning frost, ice and white, and a short list of fun names for snow-white pets. For more wintry inspiration, pair this page with names that mean storm, our weather names, or go back to all name meanings.
Girl names that mean snow
Many of these feminine names are everyday names in their home countries — Neve is well used in Italy, Eira in Wales and Snezhana across Bulgaria and Russia.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Neve | Snow | Italian |
| Nieves | Snows, from <em>Nuestra Señora de las Nieves</em> (Our Lady of the Snows) | Spanish |
| Nevada | Snow-covered | Spanish |
| Eira | Snow | Welsh |
| Eirwen | White snow, snow-white | Welsh |
| Eirlys | Snowdrop (the flower) | Welsh |
| Lumi | Snow | Finnish |
| Lumikki | Snow White (the fairy-tale heroine) | Finnish |
| Snezhana | Snowy, from <em>sneg</em>, “snow” | Bulgarian, Russian |
| Snježana | Snowy | Croatian, Serbian |
| Snieguolė | Snow White; also “snowdrop” | Lithuanian |
| Himani | Snow, glacier; also a name of the goddess Parvati | Sanskrit |
| Hima | Snow, frost | Sanskrit |
| Tuyết | Snow | Vietnamese |
| Xue | Snow (雪) | Chinese |
| Xuelan | Snow orchid (雪兰) | Chinese |
| Seol | Snow (설, 雪) | Korean |
| Chione | Snow; a Greek nymph of snow (Khione) | Greek |
Boy names that mean snow
Snow names for boys lean toward mountains, glaciers and frost. Icelandic names are especially rich in them — see more in our Viking boy names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Snær | Snow | Icelandic, Old Norse |
| Snæbjörn | Snow bear | Icelandic |
| Jökull | Glacier | Icelandic |
| Frosti | Frost | Icelandic |
| Eirwyn | White as snow (masculine of Eirwen) | Welsh |
| Snezhan | Snowy (masculine of Snezhana) | Bulgarian |
| Tushar | Snow, frost, mist | Sanskrit |
| Tuhin | Snow, dew | Sanskrit |
| Himal | Snowy mountain | Nepali, Sanskrit |
| Himesh | Lord of the snow (the Himalaya) | Sanskrit |
| Himavat | Snowy; the Himalaya personified, father of Parvati | Sanskrit |
| Himanshu | The moon, “cool-rayed” (from <em>hima</em>, snow/cold) | Sanskrit |
| Xuefeng | Snowy peak (雪峰) | Chinese |
| Yukito | Snow person (雪人), depending on kanji | Japanese |
| Ayaz | Frosty, clear winter night | Turkish |
Japanese snow names built on Yuki
The kanji 雪 (yuki, snow) appears in many Japanese names, though the same sounds can also be written with other characters — Yuki can mean “happiness” (幸) too. For more, see our Japanese girl names.
| Name | Kanji and meaning | Usually |
|---|---|---|
| Yuki | 雪, “snow” (also 幸, “happiness”) | Girls, sometimes boys |
| Yukiko | 雪子, “snow child” | Girls |
| Miyuki | 深雪, “deep snow,” or 美雪, “beautiful snow” | Girls |
| Koyuki | 小雪, “little snow” | Girls |
| Yukina | 雪菜 or 雪奈, “snow” plus a flower/greens sound | Girls |
| Yukino | 雪乃, “of the snow” | Girls |
| Yukie | 雪恵 or 雪江, “snow blessing” or “snow inlet” | Girls |
| Sayuki | 紗雪, “fine silk snow” | Girls |
| Mayuki | 真雪, “pure snow” | Girls |
| Fuyumi | 冬美, “winter beauty” | Girls |
Names meaning frost, ice and winter
If straight “snow” names feel too literal, these capture the same crisp season. For a nature-first list, browse nature names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | The coldest season | English |
| Wynter | Modern spelling of Winter | English |
| Frost | Frozen dew | English |
| Crystal | Ice (Greek <em>krystallos</em> first meant ice) | Greek |
| Isa | Ice (Old Norse <em>íss</em>); also short for Isabel | Norse |
| Hemant | Early winter | Sanskrit |
| Shishir | Late winter, the cool season | Sanskrit |
| Fuyuki | 冬樹, “winter tree” | Japanese |
| Boreas | The cold north wind of Greek myth | Greek |
| Janvier | January | French |
| December | The last month of the year | English |
| Holly | The winter evergreen | English |
| Ivy | The evergreen climbing plant | English |
| Aspen | The white-barked tree of snowy mountains | English |
Snow-white names meaning white
White is the color of fresh snow, and names meaning “white” or “fair” have a similar clean brightness. Many come from Celtic gwen/fionn; see our Celtic names for more.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Gwen | White, fair, blessed | Welsh |
| Gwyneira | White snow | Welsh |
| Fionn | Fair, white | Irish |
| Fiona | Fair, white | Scottish Gaelic |
| Bianca | White | Italian |
| Blanche | White | French |
| Blanca | White | Spanish |
| Candida | White, pure | Latin |
| Alban | White, from Alba (the Scottish Highlands) or Latin <em>albus</em> | Latin |
| Laban | White | Hebrew |
| Shiro | White (白); also a boy’s name meaning “fourth son” (四郎) | Japanese |
| Paloma | Dove — the classic white bird | Spanish |
| Lily | The white lily, a symbol of purity | English |
Snow spirits and winter goddesses
Folklore is full of snow maidens and frost giants — great sources for a distinctive name or a character. For more mythic picks, see our Norse god names and goddess names.
| Name | Who they are | Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Skadi | Goddess of winter, mountains and skiing | Norse |
| Ullr | God of snow, skiing and archery | Norse |
| Snegurochka | The Snow Maiden, granddaughter of Ded Moroz | Russian folklore |
| Morozko | The frost spirit of Russian fairy tales | Russian folklore |
| Poliʻahu | Goddess of the snow on Mauna Kea | Hawaiian |
| Beira | The Cailleach, queen of winter | Scottish folklore |
| Cailleach | Divine hag who brings the winter storms | Irish, Scottish |
| Marzanna | Goddess of winter, burned in effigy each spring | Slavic |
| Yuki-onna | The “snow woman” spirit of Japanese legend | Japanese |
| Jack Frost | The sprite who paints frost on windows | English folklore |
Snowy names for white pets
Not every snow name has to be a baby name. These are playful picks for a white kitten, puppy or bunny; for more, see our white cat names and white dog names.
| Name | Best for | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Snowball | Round, fluffy kittens or bunnies | The classic snowy pet name |
| Snowflake | Tiny, delicate pets | Every one is unique |
| Blizzard | Energetic white dogs | Big personality, lots of fur |
| Flurry | Small, zippy pets | Light and quick |
| Avalanche | Huge white breeds like Great Pyrenees | Funny for a gentle giant |
| Igloo | Chunky, cozy cats | Round and snug |
| Yeti | Shaggy white dogs | The abominable snowman |
| Sleet | Grey-and-white coats | Short and crisp |
| Marshmallow | Soft, sweet pets | Snow-white and squishy |
| Olaf | Goofy, friendly dogs | The cheerful snowman from <em>Frozen</em> |
| Powder | White cats | Skier slang for fresh snow |
| Icicle | Sleek white cats | Sharp, sparkly and cool |
Tips for picking a snow name
- Look beyond English. Neve, Eira and Lumi say “snow” without sounding like a weather report.
- Mind the pronunciation. Neve is “NEH-veh” in Italian but many English speakers say “Neev”; Eira is “AY-ra.” Decide which you prefer and use it consistently.
- Great for winter birthdays. A December or January baby makes a snow name feel personal rather than random.
- Balance a cool name with a warm middle. Pair Frost or Winter with a soft middle name — or look at names that mean light for contrast.
- Save the silliest for pets. Snowball and Yeti are perfect for a white cat or dog, less so on a résumé.
Frequently asked questions
What girl name means snow?
Neve (Italian), Eira (Welsh), Lumi (Finnish), Yuki (Japanese), Snezhana (Slavic), Nieves (Spanish), Himani (Sanskrit) and Xue (Chinese) all mean snow.
What boy name means snow?
Snær (Icelandic), Tushar and Tuhin (Sanskrit), Snezhan (Bulgarian) and Eirwyn (Welsh, “white as snow”) are good choices; Jökull means “glacier” and Frosti means “frost.”
What does Yuki mean in Japanese?
Written 雪, Yuki means “snow.” It can also be written 幸 (“happiness”) or 由紀 and other combinations, so the meaning depends on the kanji chosen.
Is Neve an Irish or Italian name?
Both, in a way. Neve is the Italian word for snow and a given name in Italy; it is also an anglicized spelling of the Irish name Niamh (“bright, radiant”), pronounced “Neev.”
What names mean ice?
Isa (Old Norse, “ice”), Crystal (Greek krystallos, originally “ice”) and Jökull (Icelandic, “glacier”) are the closest real names to “ice.”